Winter Camping Checklist

• underwear (long johns and top)
• socks, three pairs (wool and polypropylene)
• winter footwear appropriate to the activities
• extra boot liners if appropriate
• shirt or sweaters (fleece, pile or wool)
• insulated vest
• pants (wool, ski type or fleece with wind and water proof shell)
• outer shell (wind and water proof, parka style)
• mitts (insulated with waterproof shell)
• gloves (polypropylene or wightweight wool
• tuque, scarf and neck warmer (wool, fleece or polypropylene)
• pyjamas (lightweight polypropylene underwear, long johns and top, or lightweight fleece pants and top will work fine)
• extra bed socks
• winter sleeping bag
• mattress (not an air mattress)
• ground sheet (reflector type)
• sunglasses
• bright coloured garbage bag and whistle (for emergency only)

Keeping Warm at Night

Before climbing into bed at night, change ALL your clothes. Day-time activities generate heat and moisture which will leave your clothes damp or wet. Wearing these clothes to bed will draw this moisture away from your body, making you feel cold and clammy.

Keep your nose and mouth out of the sleeping bag to avoid moisture condensing inside your sleeping bag. If you want to avoid frost bite on your nose, tape some guaze across your nose with adhesive tape. This is a safe and effective practice.

In the morning, get dressed inside your sleeping bag and don't use yesterday's clothes. This will avoid bare skin from contacting snow or tent walls, although this is an excellent wake-up call.

Taken from: Field Book for Canadian Scouting