RANDALL'S WINTER CAMPING PACKING LIST

For the newbies, these are all the basic items you need to get along in the winter. Experiment and have fun with it! 

ESSENTIALS 

[ ] Large pack: >35 liters 

[ ] Water proofing (WW bag, ziplocks, etc) 

[ ] Shelter (tough enough for high winds, snow) 

[ ] 20° bag or warmer (start with 10° above expected temps) 

[ ] >R4 sleep mat / hammock: minimum 20° under-blanket 

[ ] Long johns/thermals and extra top layer for in camp 

[ ] Extra socks or booties to sleep in 

[ ] Hats, gloves, balaclava or shemagh 

[ ] Good pillow or wrap spare layers in shemagh 

[ ] Rain gear that fits over all layers 

[ ] Food (I start with min 2600 Kcal/per day + snacks) 

[ ] Stove, gas, spoon, trash bag, coffee, electrolytes, cleaning rag 

[ ]  Water and filtration, purification. Check map and possibly camp near water source (I start with min 3 liters) 

[ ] Fire starting stuff, extra Bic lighter, fire "cheats" 

[ ] Small repair kit: 

• Needle 
• Strong tape 
• Super glue 
• 1 or two buttons 
• Strong thread 
• Sleep mat patch 

[ ] Small medical kit: 

• Medical tape 
• Band-Aids 
• Anti-bacterial ointment 
• Anti-diarrheal pills 
• Pain killers 
• Extra electrolytes 

[ ] Hygiene: Wet wipes, foot powder, small/light shovel 

[ ] Spare batteries and charger 

[ ] Compass 

[ ] Personal Locator Beacon or Garmin In-Reach, or radio that you know hits repeaters 

[ ] Headlamp or flashlight 

COMFORTS 

[ ] Extra, small, light tarp for around the fire or packing up in the rain 

[ ] Small sit pad, stool, or UL hammock for hanging around (I use a square cut from an old 1/2" foam mat)