Troop 7 Cold Weather Camping Checklist

 

 

 

Scouts should pack their own pack so that they know were everything is stored. If they have dedicated camping clothes and other gear that can stay in their pack, packing for a trip can be as simple as adjusting their clothing based on the time of year and packing their food and fuel.

All clothing needs to be packed in zip-lock bags. 1-gallon freezer bags work the best. These keep clothes dry and help reduce the size of the clothes by forcing the air out and sealing.

The "Packed" list below is organized by rooms in your home. Your pack should be organized in the same way.

 

 

Wear

 

 

Shoes or winter water proof boots NO SNEAKERS

 

 

Socks Wool (not cotton)

 

 

Pants (not cotton)

 

 

Short sleeve or long sleeve shirt (not cotton)

 

 

Hat

 

 

Sunglasses

 

 

Pocket knife

 

Packed

 

 

"Bedroom"

 

 

 

 

Tent w/ ground cloth (Supplied by Troop 7)

 

 

 

 

Sleeping bag

 

 

 

 

Fleece sleeping bag liner

 

 

 

 

Sleeping pad

 

 

"Kitchen"

 

 

 

 

Stove (Supplied by Troop 7)

 

 

 

 

Fuel (Supplied by Troop 7)

 

 

 

 

Cook kit (coffee pot, cup, knife fork and spoon)

 

 

 

 

Biodegradable soap and scrub pad

 

 

 

 

Full water bottle

 

 

 

 

Water purifier – if needed

 

 

 

 

Matches/Lighter

 

 

 

 

Meals

 

 

"Garage"

 

 

 

 

Compass

 

 

 

 

Maps

 

 

 

 

Pencil

 

 

 

 

Flashlight with extra batteries

 

 

 

 

First aid kit

 

 

 

 

Day pack w/ survival kit and whistle

 

 

 

 

Tent repair kit

 

 

 

 

Playing Cards

 

 

 

 

Rope

 

 

 

 

Large trash bags

 

 

 

 

Leather gloves

 

 

 

 

Hand/Foot warmers

 

 

"Closet"

 

 

 

 

Shoes or winter water proof boots (whichever you're not wearing)

 

 

 

 

Second pair of pants (not cotton)

 

 

 

 

Short sleeve or long sleeve shirt (whichever you're not wearing)

 

 

 

 

Socks - 3 pairs

 

 

 

 

Underwear - 2 pairs

 

 

 

 

Polypropylene long underwear (top and bottoms)

 

 

 

 

Fleece pants and jacket for sleeping

 

 

 

 

Warm hat

 

 

 

 

Ski mask (large single opening) or Balaclava used for sleeping

 

 

 

 

Ski jacket

 

 

 

 

Ski pants

 

 

 

 

Winter gloves - 3 pair

 

 

 

 

Other clothes as necessary

 

 

"Bathroom"

 

 

 

 

Tooth brush, tooth paste, floss

 

 

 

 

Toilet paper

 

 

 

 

Baby wipes

 

 

 

 

Orange Trowel

 

 

 

 

Sunscreen

 

 

 

 

Mosquito repellent

 

 

 

 

Razor

 

 

Miscellaneous Gear

 

 

 

 

Fishing equipment and license (if 16 or older)

 

 

 

 

Climbing equipment

 

 

 

 

Caving clothes and equipment

 

 

 

 

Ski or snow boarding equipment

 

 

 

 

Other