Snow/Winter Gear Packing Checklist
Get ready for winter with this comprehensive packing list.
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Clothing
Outerwear
- waterproof/breathable jacket
- waterproof/breathable pants
- insulated parka
- fleece jacket or wool sweater
- waterproof gaiters
- synthetic or softshell hiking pants
- fleece pants
Base Layer
- expedition-weight long john bottoms
- expedition-weight long john top
- midweight long john top
- midweight long john bottoms
- long sleeve T-shirt
- synthetic briefs
- synthetic sports bra
Accessories
- wool or fleece hat
- balaclava
- midweight wool or fleece gloves
- heavyweight wool or fleece mittens
- synthetic liner gloves
- waterproof overmitts
Footwear
- insulated camp booties
- waterproof hiking boots (insulated is best)
- wool or synthetic socks (3)
- liner socks (2)
Extras
- sun hat
- bandanna
Gear
- internal or external frame backpack
- convertible or four-season tent
- down sleeping bag (-30° to 0°F)
- inflatable sleeping pad
- closed-cell foam sleeping pad
- trekking poles
- white gas stove and fuel bottles
- lighter and waterproof matches
- cookset w/ heat exchanger
- eating utensils, bowl, and insulated mug
- headlamp w/extra batteries and bulb
- 32 oz. water bottles (2)
- water bottle parkas (2)
- pocket knife or multitool
- compass or GPS (and map)
- sunglasses
- first-aid kit with personal medications
- personal locator beacon (optional)
- chemical heat packs
- stuff sacks
- assorted zipper-lock bags
- sunscreen (SPF 15+)
- lip balm (SPF 15+)
- toilet paper and trowel
- pee bottle
