Troop 71 - Winter Back-Country Cabin Pack List

General:
• Backpack (internal frame preferred for winter trips)
• Sleeping bag rated to 20 degrees.

Wear: (NO cotton! - wear wool, polypropylene, or polarfleece)
• Loose long pants (no jeans, but insulated ski bibs are OK)
• Long sleeved shirt (wool or polypro)
• Winter hiking boots or Sorrells, with wool or poly socks
• Poly liner socks (a good idea for comfort with wool socks)
• Wind-breaker jacket with hood (Wear or pack for easy access)
• Wind-pants sprayed with silicone or snow-pants or ski bibs (pack for easy access)
• Hat/Balaclava, wool or poly that will cover ears (Wear or pack for easy access)
• Wool, polypro, or fleece mittens - TWO PAIR (Wear one, pack spare pair for easy access)
• Waterproof/snow-proof gaiters to keep snow out of boots
• Sunglasses and/or goggles - Ultra-Violet blocking lenses

Personal gear and extra clothing: (Pack in stuff sacks or zip lock baggies to keep dry and organized)
• Trail snacks - high carbohydrate, low protein in a form that can be readily eaten while hiking
• Waterproof poncho
• Toilet Kit (Ivory soap, toothpaste/brush, comb, deodorant)
• Toilet paper, white, no perfume, partial roll with cardboard tube removed, in zip-lock bag
• 2 water bottles, 1 liter, with insulating covers (old socks)
• Socks, 2 extra pair, wool or poly
• Spare long pants/shirt if desired (wool or poly fleece)
• Long john tops and bottoms (Poly or wool)
• Wool sweater or heavyweight poly fleece sweater (Wear or pack for easy access)
• Survival kit
• Map and compass
• Eating utensils (knife, fork, spoon, bowl, plate, cup)
• Pocket knife (If you have a Totin' Chip - NO axes)
• Trash bags, small, 4 or more (various uses including boot liners)
• Small (AA) flashlight with spare batteries and bulb
• Fire starting kit including matches in waterproof container
• Required daily/emergency medications
• Emergency sewing/repair kit (including for ground pad)
• First aid kit (small basic type)
• Snowshoes with good bindings pre-tested to fit boot

Optional: (Depending on destination, route, weather and trail conditions)
• Nylon mitten over-mitts
• Frisbee (for digging in snow)
• Slippers, booties, or moccasins for cabin use
• Small camera with film and batteries
• Pack cover, waterproof
• Sleeping pad (closed cell)
• Harmonica or other small musical instrument
• Step-in crampons and poles if you own them
• Sunscreen and UV-protective lip balm

Group Gear: (Leaders will assign this gear to individuals at departure)
• Cooking kit/utensils
• Backpacking stove with spare fuel bottles & snow board
• Biodegradable dish soap (Camp Suds) (protect from freezing)
• Nylon scrubbies (soap-less)
• Small amount of paper toweling
• Food & trail snacks, meals pre-measured/packed - Allow extra
• First aid kit, group type, pre-loaded for type of trip

If you don't really need it, leave it out. Ounces add up to pounds!
REMEMBER: NO COTTON CLOTHING ALLOWED ON WINTER BACK-COUNTRY TRIPS