Mr Falquero’s Winter Backpacking Trip Packing List
Remember: Cotton Kills in the woods in Winter Please Leave It At HOME
- Class B uniform for journey
- 4 pairs warm wool socks
- Lightweight 20 degree Sleeping Bag (down, hollowfill)
- Sleeping Pad
- Backpack (not a schoolbag)
- Water bottles 2 each (liter agene/camelbak /platypus)
- ***Backpacking stove ** No White Gas **
- Mess kit / Cook kit w/ eating utensils
- balaclava/face mask/neck warmer
- Headlamp w/ spare batteries (flashlights are OK)
- Backpacking Food – may be able to share
- Backpacking Tent – may be able to share/use troop gear
- Hiking Boots (water resistant / water proof)
- Long Underwear
- Dry Clothes for sleeping
- Rain Gear
- Warm Jacket (Woods + February = cold)
- Warm Hat (water proof a plus)
- Warm Gloves (water proof a plus)
- Sunglasses / goggles
- Gaiters – optional, but are a good suggestion
- Hiking Poles – optional, but are a good suggestion
- Warm shoes for in camp – optional, but a good suggestion for comfort after the hike
- Compass
- Sun block – optional but a good suggestion
- Water filtration system – may be able to share/use troop gear
- Dry Matches/Lighter
- Pocket knife
- Small Trowel
- Biodegradable Personal Toilet Paper **** MANDATORY****
- Personal Hygiene Items – Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant etc (your call)
