Cold Weather Camping: Be Prepared!

WHAT TO WEAR:

• Upper Body: undershirt, sweater, and warm parker.
• Lower Body: Long johns, trousers, and shell trousers.
• Wool cap, scarf, gloves or mittens, insulated socks (wool over cotton is good), waterproof footwear.
• Fabrics: wool and polypropelene are best. Cotton, including jeans, are the worst especially when wet.

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:

• Two complete changes of clothing
• Heavy parka
• Boots and spare shoes (waterproof or rubber)
• Socks and more socks
• Long underwear
• Long pants, wool or blend (no jeans)
• Gaiters or heavy rubber bands (for bottom of pant legs)
• Shell pants (waterproof)
• Long sleeve shirt (wool or fleece ok, no cotton)
• Sweater (wool or blended)
• Cap and scarf
• Gloves or mittens (waterproof)
• Rain gear
• Lots of plastic bags
• Compass
• Water bottle
• Flashlight
• Duffle bag or backpack
• Sleeping bag (thick, last least 20 degree rating preferred)
• Insulation pads
• Toiletries
• Towel
• Soap
• Medications (give to adult in charge)
• Camera and film
• Patrol first aid kit
• Boy Scout Handbook
• Notebook and pen