Cold Weather Camping
Equipment Checklist
PERSONAL GEAR
Back Pack or Duffel Bag
Sleeping Bag
Bag should be rated to 0 deg F, or rated to +20 deg F
with a blanket inside sleeping bag. Place sleeping bag in
a waterproof stuff sack or garbage bag.
Foam Pad It is very important to insulate yourself from the ground
Day Pack Use to carry clothes for layering and misc. items
Poncho or Full Rain Suit
Flashlight - Bring either 2 flashlights or 1 w/ extra batteries and bulb
Knife No sheath knifes! Locking blades are preferred.
Boy Scout Handbook Place in a zip-loc bag
Personal First Aid Kit
Matches Place in a waterproof container
Wallet Don’t forget extra spending money
Totin’ Chit Place in handbook or wallet
Fireman Chit Place in handbook or wallet
Snacks Important to help stay warm!
MESS KIT
Canteen or water bottle
Spoon and/or fork
Plastic bowl
Drinking cup
CLOTHES
Important: Avoid cotton!!! Cotton looses its ability to retain heat when it gets wet or damp
including dampness from normal perspiration. Wool or synthetic materials are best.
Scout Class 'A' Uniform
Under shorts Strongly suggest non cotton
Thermal underwear Synthetic are best
4 Pair Socks 2 thin inner & 2 wool outer
Long sleeve shirt
Long pants
Wind pants Substitute a 2nd pair of long pants if not available
Waterproofed hiking boots
Sweater or light jacket
Insulated parka or heavy coat
Face mask and/or stocking
cap
Gloves or mittens Suggest 2 pair if not waterproof
Sleeping clothes
TOILET KIT
Special Medication
Medications should be placed in a zip-loc bag with
instructions and given to a leader. Write scout’s name on bag!
Hand towel and washcloth
Toilet paper (partial role)
Soap
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Equipment Checklist
PERSONAL GEAR
Back Pack or Duffel Bag
Sleeping Bag
Bag should be rated to 0 deg F, or rated to +20 deg F
with a blanket inside sleeping bag. Place sleeping bag in
a waterproof stuff sack or garbage bag.
Foam Pad It is very important to insulate yourself from the ground
Day Pack Use to carry clothes for layering and misc. items
Poncho or Full Rain Suit
Flashlight - Bring either 2 flashlights or 1 w/ extra batteries and bulb
Knife No sheath knifes! Locking blades are preferred.
Boy Scout Handbook Place in a zip-loc bag
Personal First Aid Kit
Matches Place in a waterproof container
Wallet Don’t forget extra spending money
Totin’ Chit Place in handbook or wallet
Fireman Chit Place in handbook or wallet
Snacks Important to help stay warm!
MESS KIT
Canteen or water bottle
Spoon and/or fork
Plastic bowl
Drinking cup
CLOTHES
Important: Avoid cotton!!! Cotton looses its ability to retain heat when it gets wet or damp
including dampness from normal perspiration. Wool or synthetic materials are best.
Scout Class 'A' Uniform
Under shorts Strongly suggest non cotton
Thermal underwear Synthetic are best
4 Pair Socks 2 thin inner & 2 wool outer
Long sleeve shirt
Long pants
Wind pants Substitute a 2nd pair of long pants if not available
Waterproofed hiking boots
Sweater or light jacket
Insulated parka or heavy coat
Face mask and/or stocking
cap
Gloves or mittens Suggest 2 pair if not waterproof
Sleeping clothes
TOILET KIT
Special Medication
Medications should be placed in a zip-loc bag with
instructions and given to a leader. Write scout’s name on bag!
Hand towel and washcloth
Toilet paper (partial role)
Soap
Toothbrush and toothpaste
