GEAR:
o Internal or external frame
pack
o Sleeping bag – mummy bag
rated at least to 25 degrees or colder
o sleeping pad –
preferably a closed cell pad we can use for all seasons
o
lightweight BP-free plastic bowl, cup, spork (can find in camping
sections)
o Flashlight w/extra batteries
or headlamp (great stocking stuffer!)
o 1
water bottle (stainless steel are best)
CLOTHING:
o Warm hat and gloves
o Hiking boots or lightweight
trail shoes
o (3 pr.) Wool or
synthetic socks (smart wool socks work great and don’t itch)
o Rain gear – pants and
jacket, breatheable
o (1 pr.) long
underwear shirt & pants (polypro or smart wool)
o Down filled vest, fleece
vest, fleece pull over, wool sweater.
o Sweater
o
(2 pr.) Pants synthetic
FUN EXTRAS
o camping towel cloth
o compass, whistle
o hiking poles
o snowshoes
o GPS
o Pocket knife
o Subscription to
Backpacker Magazine, etc.
o Digital camera
lightweight eating utensils and bowls
