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UPDATED September 28, 2010

The following is a list of suggested camping equipment for an overnight winter campout such as the Winter Camping Course field trip. Items in red are things that you would want for a day trip.
   
Camping Gear    

Tent(s)* (enough for group)

 Snowshoes

Pack

 Ice ax
Snowshoe repair kit* (one per group)

Shovel (not plastic)

Tarp/space blanket (for use under bag) Stove, fuel* (stove platform)
Insulating pads (2) Large pot for melting snow*
Sleeping bag (15-20 degree rating) Bowl, cup and spoon
    Plastic bags for waste

Optional: Bivy bag, small stainless thermos to replace one water bottle, snowsaw, wands, ski poles and sit pad.
 
Clothing (no cotton!)
Wicking long underwear (top & bottoms) 2 ea. Waterproof boots-not lightweight (plastic boots work very well)
Extra wool socks and liner socks, 2 pair Fleece jacket
Outer shell jacket (waterproof) Mittens or wool gloves and liner gloves
Pile or wool shirts and sweater Overmitts
Outer shell pants (waterproof) Warm hat (fleece)
Long gaiters Pile or wool pants
 
Food
2 - Lunches Lots of snacks
1 - Dinner (hot)* Hot drink mixes (cocoa or cider)
1 - Dessert Water - 2 quarts
 


*These items can be shared by the group to save weight.
The Ten Essentials
USGS map
Compass
Extra food
Extra clothing
First aid kit*
Flashlight/headlamp
Sunglasses & sunscreen (goggles are nice too)
Knife
Matches
Candle/fire starter

Winter comfort tips!
   

 
 

Other Suggestions

Bring a deck of cards or a game- something fun for the evening. Keep some dry clothes in the car. Booties for the night. Another dessert!! Remember to have a complete set of dry socks and underwear to sleep in. Plan group meals with others in your camping group. Some people bring small battery powered Christmas lights to put by the entrance of their snow caves. For those who want to try an igloo, you will need to bring a snow saw.
 

 

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