Snow Camping Checklist
(Select items that match your trip plans and the expected weather conditions) 

The 10+ Essentials
___ Extra clothing layer(s)
___ Map of area (in waterproof case)
___ Drinking water
___ Compass
___ Food
___ Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries/ bulbs)
___ First-aid kit
___ Sunglasses (with retaining strap) 
___ Pocket knife
___ Sunscreen
___ Matches (in waterproof container) and firestarter 

Clothing 
___ Regular underwear
___ Warm pants (fleece or wool)
___ Wicking long underwear (top/bottoms) 
___ Fleece or wool vest
___ Quick-drying pants
___ Fleece jacket/wool sweater
___ Long-sleeved shirts 

Outerwear 
___ Outer shell jacket (or insulated parka)
___ Gloves/mittens (fleece or wool)
___ Outer shell pants (or insulated pants)
___ Glove liners
___ Warm hat (fleece or wool)
___ Neck gaiter
___ Waterproof gloves/overmitts
___ Face mask/balaclava 

Footwear 
___ Hiking/mountaineering socks
___ Insulated camp booties
___ Wicking liner socks
___ Extra laces
___ Hiking boots/shoes that match the terrain and conditions
___ Gaiters 

Camping Gear 
___ Backpack
___ Avalanche transceiver
___ Day/summit pack
___ Altimeter 
___ Pack cover
___ Food (adequate supply for your trip)
___ Tent, tarp or bivy sack
___ Stove
___ Rainfly
___ Fuel (for cooking and melting snow)
___ Tent stakes
___ Funnel
___ Snow stakes
___ Matches/lighter
___ Ground cloth
___ Cook set, dishes
___ Tent broom
___ Cooking/eating utensils
___ Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack)
___ Pot grabber
___ Compression sack
___ Large pot for melting snow
___ Sleeping pad
___ Drinking cup (insulated)
___ Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit
___ Thermos
___ Extra nylon stuff sacks (for organizing gear)
___ Biodegradable soap
___ Extra plastic bags (for water-tight storage)
___ Pot scrubber
___ Ice Axe
___ Plastic garbage bags
___ Crampons
___ Resealable plastic bags
___ Snow shovel
___ Water filter/purifier
___ Snow saw
___ Water-purification tablets
___ Snowshoes
___ Water bottle(s)
___ Skis, poles, boots
___ Collapsible water container
___ Skins, wax 
___ Lantern 

Personal Items 
___ Toilet paper
___ Other personal toiletry items
___ Toothbrush and toothpaste
___ Lip balm (with sun protection)
___ Small bath towel
___ Insect repellent
___ Brush/comb 
___ Trowel 

Other/Extras 
___ Binoculars
___ Repair/sewing kit
___ Field guides
___ 100-foot accessory cord
___ Camera and film
___ Axe/saw
___ Notebook and pencil
___ Money
___ Travel games
___ Trip Plan (left with a responsible friend)
___ Watch/alarm clock
___ Photo ID
___ Weather radio