Klondike Personal Equipment List

Weekend Camping in Cold Weather

Sleeping bag (2 if not a winter bag)

Ground pad (ThermaRest or RidgeRest or equivalent)

Extra blanket

Pillow

Mess kit (don’t forget cup and silverware)

Flashlight w/extra batteries

Compass

Heavy winter coat (you cannot come without one!)

Scarf or something around your neck

Hiking or winter boots (no gym shoes allowed)

2 pr. of winter socks or 4 pr. of regular socks

1 pr. long underwear (preferably 2 pr.)

3 changes of regular underwear

1 pr. heavy winter gloves

1 pr. cloth or canvas gloves (glove liners if you have them)

Winter hat (everyone will must at least one)

2 pr. winter pants (extra pr. or two if rain is forecast)

2 long sleeve shirts

1 sweatshirt or sweater

Rain gear (watch weather report and bring if needed)

Water Bottle (Nalgene type)

REMEMBER: KEEP DRY!!!! IF YOU GET WET, YOU WILL BE COLD, SO BRING ENOUGH CLOTHES TO CHANGE. CHANGE AS SOON AS YOU GET WET.

PUT ON CLEAN DRY CLOTHS BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP. THIS MEANS UNDERWEAR TOO.

DRESS IN LAYERS TOO KEEP WARM.