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  Winter Equipment Checklist


Think you don't need a gear checklist when packing for a winter trip? Just wait till you forget something really important, like your skis (I came really close to doing just that not too long ago).

By no means the definitive list -- simply a list that has worked well for us during winter trips. Add or delete items based on personal preference, length, purpose, destination of trip. What would you add or change? Send your suggestions.


Checklist
 
Ten Essentials
1. map of area (in plastic)
2. compass
3. flashlight (headlamp best)
4. extra food
5. extra clothing (socks, mitts, sweater, shirt, etc)
6. sunglasses
7. first aid kit*
8. pocket knife/all-in-one tool
9. matches in waterproof container, or lighter
10. extra water & purification tablets

Main Items
skis/snowshoes
poles
sled
snow shovel
avalanche transievers
4 season tent
tarp for tent
sleeping bag (-20 to 10 degree)
(GoreTex bivy/sleeping bag shell)
(space blanket)
sleeping pad
pack
small daypack
pack rain cover

Cooking
food
stove (fuel pump, accessories)
fuel
pad support/insulation for stove
two Nalgenes
cooking pot(s)
small plastic dipping/measuring cup
cup or mug
pot scrubber

Clothing in Layers
waterproof clothing bag
underwear/long underwear
socks, inner and outer
extra socks
long sleeve shirt
synthetic pants
pile jacket
pile pants
thin inner gloves
mittens and/or wool gloves
winter hat and/or balaclava
fleece headband
GoreTex/waterproof-breathable Parka
GoreTex/waterproof-breathable Pants
GoreTex/waterproof-breathable Overmitts
gaiters
ski boots
down booties
 
Small but important items
water purification tablets/bottle
sunscreen
lip protection
Campsuds
(P-38 can opener)
toothbrush
toothpaste
watch
toilet paper in plastic
extra garbage/plastic bags

Extras/Repair
extra cigarette lighter
extra flashlight bulbs
extra batteries
extra pack buckles (waist buckle, 3/4" buckle)
extra toggles
Therma-Rest and tent patch kit
stove maintenence kit
tent pole repair tube
sewing kit (w/heavy duty needle, thread)
bit of wire, cord
duck tape (plenty of it)

*First Aid Kit
folding scissors
moleskin migraine medicine/Tylenol
cold medicine
diahrea medicine
cough drops
antacid
assorted bandages (strip, fingertip, Steri-Strips, butterfly, etc)
flex guaze
roll bandage
first aid tape
first aid cream
bandanna/cloth
alcohol swabs
burn cream

Other
camera and film
tripod
binoculars
notebook
nylon cord

Mountaineering/Climbing
ice axe
crampons
carabiners
slings (chest, prusik)
seat harness
(hard hat)
(avalanche cord)
climbing rope


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