Winter Backpacking : : Gear Checklist

Clothing
Outerwear
 waterproof/breathable jacket
 waterproof/breathable pants
 insulated parka
 fleece jacket or wool sweater
 fleece pants
 waterproof gaiters
 synthetic hiking pants
Base Layer
 expedition-weight long john top
 expedition-weight long john bottoms
 midweight long john top
 midweight long john bottoms
 synthetic long sleeve T-shirt
 synthetic briefs
 synthetic sports bra
Accessories
 wool or fleece hat
 balaclava
 midweight wool or fleece gloves
 heavyweight wool or fleece mittens
 synthetic liner gloves
 waterproof overmitts
Footwear
 waterproof hiking boots
 wool or synthetic socks (3)
 liner socks (2)
 insulated camp booties
Gear
 internal or external frame backpack
 convertible or four-season tent
 sleeping bag (-30° to 0°F)
 inflatable sleeping pad
 closed-cell foam sleeping pad
 trekking poles
 white gas stove and fuel bottles
 lighter and waterproof matches
 cookset w/ heat exchanger
 insulated mug
 eating utensils & bowl
 headlamp w/extra batteries and bulb
 32 oz. water bottles (2)
 water bottle parkas (2)
 pocket knife or multitool
 compass
 sunglasses or glacier glasses
 first-aid kit with personal medications
 chemical heat packs
 stuff sacks
 assorted zipper-lock bags
 sunscreen (SPF 15+)
 lip balm (SPF 15+)
 toilet paper and trowel
 zipper mounted thermometer
 pee bottle
 amber lens ski goggles*
 snowshoes*

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