Cold Camping Gear List

Required Gear:

• Zero degree to 20 degree mummy sleeping bag (bag liner recommended - especially if zero degree bag)

• Insulated Sleeping pad

• Pair of warm shoes/boots

• One Nalgene water bottle, (optional: bring a second one to fill up with hot water as warmer)

• One pair of synthetic base layers/long-underwear (top & bottom) No cotton 

• Outer layer insulated Jacket

• One top mid-layers to be worn over base layers (turtlenecks, fleece) No cotton

• Two pairs of warm, winter hiking socks (Darn Tough, SmartWool, etc.) No cotton

• A winter hat

• A pair of warm and waterproof winter gloves or mittens

• A set of warm, comfortable clothes to change into after hiking & to sleep

• First aid kit & Personal hygiene kit

• Headlamp and small portable flashlight as a back-up (include extra batteries)

• Mess kit (bowl/plate, cup for hot cocoa, spork)

• Raincoat

• Headlamp and spare batteries

• Personal Toiletries

Other Notes:

• If you have ANY questions about the trip, equipment, food, etc please contact Mr. Hoyt at thapak@troop4hopkinton.com

Refer to your Scouting Handbook for additional items needed on a winter camping Trip