Clothing (No Cotton!)

Winter Backpack Checklist:

CLOTHING (NO COTTON!)

Mandatory Item

☐ YBalaclava, Bandana, or Handkerchief

☐ YWarm Sleeping Socks – Wool/Synthetic

☐YWarm Day Socks – 3 Pairs min, non-cotton

☐ YSock Liner – (Non-cotton Gold Toe Dress Socks work well-Optional)

☐YGloves (Liners) – Stretchy wool or synthetic.

“Used for setup when bulky gloves are prohibitive”

☐YGloves – Water Proof Winter Gloves

☐YWinter Hat

☐YHiking Boots (Water Proof)

☐YSnow Boots or second pair of Hiking Boots (Water Proof)

☐YWikingBase Layer – Non Cotton, Wool, Polypropylene or Polyester Long Jon, Pajama type of clothing (Pants/Shirt) (QTY2)

☐YInsulating Layer – Non Cotton. Fleece or Wool heavy long sleeve shirt and non cotton sport or hiking pants (QTY 2)

☐YWindproof/Waterproof Layer – Non Cotton waterproofHiking pants, snowpants, and Heavy winter waterproof Jacket

☐YRain Gear – No Ponchos. Breathable rain suit or waterproof parka.

☐YSEPARATE Sleeping Clothes (not cotton) & Sleeping Cap (Light hat is fine)

☐ Y Underwear – QTY 2 (Synthetic Sports Underwear or other non-cotton)

☐ YSnow/Rain Paints

☐ Class A Uniform

GEAR

MANDATORYITEM

☐ YBackpack

☐YCompass

☐YCompression Sacks or Plastic Bags –

(Sleeping bags and clothes should be protected from water)

☐YMess Kit (Dish, Fork,Spoon, Knife Cup) –

Some sets use all in one utensils which are fine

☐YFlashlight or Headlamp with extra batteries

☐ Y Garbage Bag – 1-2 to store wet clothes

☐ Knife & Totin Chit Card

☐ Para cord

☐ Y Scout Book

☐ Notepad & Pencil/Pen

☐ YSleeping Bag

(0 Degree bag or 40 degree nested with another similar or colder bag)

☐ YSleeping pad – ½ inch think or greater closed cell (foam mat NOT blowup)

☐ Stuff Sacs or Zip Locks – Keep Gear Organized (Optional)

☐ Sun Glasses (Optional)

☐ Hiking Pole (Optional)

☐ Y Nalgene Style Water Bottle & Sock to Cover

(Safe for high water temp. Tested not to Leak)

☐ Emergency Whistle

☐ Y QTY 2 of 1 Gallon Zip Lock Bags

(used to line boots if they get wet or store gear)

☐ Hand Sanitizer and/or Wipes

☐ Foil Emergency Blanket

PERSONAL ITEMS

MandatoryItem

☐ First Aid Kit (Small – Refer to Scout Book Second Class Requirement)

☐ Hand Warmers (Chemical) 2-4 packets

☐ Lip Balm

☐ Prescription Meds/EpiPen (Requires self-administer form to be completed)

☐ Toilet Kit

(Tooth Brush, Tooth Paste, Toilet Paper )

☐ Towel – Microfiber (Optional but recommended)

☐ Watch (Optional but recommended)

☐ Small pocket size game (Optional)