Gear Checklist for Winter Camping
Contact Martin Kubik 651-214-5849 wtrails2@yahoo.com
some items are optional call for advice
1 Nitty Gritty Bag
Sunglasses
Map
Compass
Whistle
Headlight
Fresh lithium batts.
Notepad
Pen
Pencil
Bandana
Neurosporin
6 Bandages
Personal Meds.
Matches and striker
Lighter
TP and wet wipes
Sanitizer
Pocket knife
Camera
Sunscreen
Backup flashlight
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
2 Rain/Snow Gear
Gortex jacket
Wind Pants
3 Gear
2 Wide mouth Nalgena water bottles with insulator bags
Knife
Cup - plastic
Bowl
Spoon - plastic
Food
Dish pad for washing
Garbage bag
group gear - optional
Stove
Windscreen
Fuel
Cook pot
4 Clothing
Warm hat
Balaclava or second hat
Fleece hat
Thermal gloves
Choppers with fleece liners
Light thermal top
Capilene or medium thermal top
Fleece top (thick)
Down sweater or parka with insulation
Pants (quick drying) if temp 20+
Wool pants ( from army navy store)
medium weight, long johns and/or
Fleece pants
Suspenders
Snow gaiters
2x Wool socks
2x polypropelene socks
2x Vapor barriers ( plastic bags)
Sorel boots
Snowshoes
Optional: Ski boots, skis and poles
5 Other
Sleeping bag
Foam pad
Tarp (group gear)
Sled ( for February 6-8 trip only)
first aid kit (group gear)
6 Food as needed
7 Gym bag with dry clothing for return trip
BWAC
Boundary Waters Advisory Committee
A trail is just a hike away.
