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Bridget Griffith  -  President

Benjamin Berry    - Vice President

Joseph Attwater  -  Treasurer

 

 

Checklist for Winter Backpacking

Personal Gear

bulletMajor Gear
bulletExternal/Internal Frame Backpack
bulletSleeping Bag (at least 20 degrees or lower)
bulletSleeping Pad
bulletImportant Gear
bulletone-quart Nalgien bottles (at least 2).
bulletwater purification apparatus
bulletknife
bulletflashlight
bulletpersonal first-aid kit
bulletbowl
bulletspork
bulletpack cover
bulletUseful Gear
bulletcarabineers
bulletbandanas
bulletSwede work gloves
bulletpillow
bulletduct tape
bullettoothbrush
bulletlip balm
bulletsunglasses
bulletcamera
bulletTrail Mix or Snacks
bulletClothes
bulletLayer A (hiking clothes)
bullethiking boots
bulletlightweight sneakers or sandles
bulletouter wool socks
bulletinner polypro socks
bulletunderwear
bulletshorts
bulletshort-sleeve shirts
bulletbrimmed hat
bulletLayer B (morning/evening)
bulletlong-sleeve shirt
bulletlong pants (nylon or polyester mesh - NOT DENIM!)
bulletlong-underwear
bulletLayer C (cold)
bulletsweatshirt and/or jacket
bulletglove liners
bulletLayer D (wet, windy, cold)
bulletrainsuit or heavy jacket

Group Gear

bulletStoves (1 per 4 people)
bulletFuel
bulletMatches
bulletCookware
bulletSoap
bulletTents (1 per 2-3 people)
bulletGround Covers
bulletMap + Compass
bulletShovel
bulletToilet Paper
bullet2-way Radios
bulletFirst-Aid Kit (comprehensive)
bulletToothpaste
bulletBear Bags + Rope
 

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