How to Dress

• Basics

  • Layers, Layers, Layers!  Do your research on layering for cold weather!

  • Keep dry clothes in zip locks or kitchen trash bags

  • Minimize cotton, especially outerwear (Avoid Blue Jeans, Tshirts, Socks) , instead use  layers of synthetics.

  • Scarfs are great, keeps your face warm while still letting you breath.  You can also get a Balaclava and a turtleneck

  • Good winter coat and a lighter jacket.

  • Winter Boots are a must.  Tennis shoes are ok to bring for indoor adventures we may visit

  • Multiple pairs of Wool Socks

  • Long underwear

  • Waterproof gloves/mittens

  • Bring raingear, you never know, the weather can change quickly

  • Nightime headcover such as stocking cap

  • Youtube video of Scouts clothing  for winter

Setting up your bed

• • You will need a cold weather sleeping bag good rated for at least zero degrees.  You can also purchase a liner to increase a sleeping bags efficiency.  

  • Ensure you are using our 4 season tents, the Green ones where the rain-fly goes all the way to the ground

  • You must have a ground pad.  The cold earth will pull heat away from you.  It is very important to insulate yourself from the ground

What to Bring:

• • Do your own independent research, then see list below of common items that should be brought along on camp out

  • Winter bedding described above

  • Basics: Personal First Aid Kit, Water Bottle, Matches/Lighter, Pocket Knife, Watch, Pencil and Paper, Scoutbook in Ziplock bag,  2 Trashbags, Compass, Sunglasses, Flashlight and Batteries, Emergency Blanket, Paracord, Whistle

  • Toiletries: Washcloth, Soap, Toothbrush and Paste, Comb, Toilet Paper,  Lip Balm, SunScreen, 

Cool Tips:

• • Do not breath into your sleeping bag, it will get wet and make you cold

  • Most heat is lost from head. Bring a 2nd dry stocking cap for night, or a hooded sweatshirt to keep your head warm and out of the sleeping bag

  • Dehydration can help cause hypothermia, drink 2-3 liters of water during the day.

  • Fill your Nagalene water bottle up with hot water and put into your sleeping bag to keep you warm all night

  • Physical activity warms you up.  If cold, MOVE!