Use this list along with your regular campout checklist when planning for cold weather camping or outdoor activity.
Clothes
- synthetic ski cap or wool cap that covers the ears- wear at night to sleep in (Required)
- long sleeve pajamas with pajama pants or warm long underwear, tops and bottoms or sweatpants and sweatshirt (Required)
- warm long sleeve shirt (Required)
- warm sweatshirt or jacket or hoodie to layer (Required)
- windproof jacket (ski jacket, parka) – optional
- raincoat or poncho (be sure it fits over the jacket) or a rainproof coat
- warm pants (synthetic material that sheds water is the best) (Required)
- snow pants or ski pants to wear over regular pants if you have them – optional
- wool or synthetic material socks (wear two or three pair at once) and several spare pairs. If cotton socks are all you have, pack several pairs so that they can be changed when wet. (at least 4 pairs of socks are Required)
- boots or hiking shoes, loose fitting and waterproof – optional
- mittens or gloves, several pairs, preferably waterproof or water resistant (at least 1 pair Required)
- spare long underwear or long sleeve top and sweatpants and socks to change into at bedtime (and wear the next day) (Required)
Sleeping Gear
- sleeping bag and blanket liner or extra blanket(s) for inside sleeping bag (Required)
- Insulated pad (or two) to put under the sleeping bag (foam rubber, air mattress, etc.) (Required)
Personal Equipment
- flashlight that works and has new batteries (Required)
- personal first aid kit
- plastic bag to set wet boots on in tent at night
- backpack or daypack to hold a few personal gear items
- throw-away hand warmers (can be purchased at Wal-Mart or K Mart for a few dollars) – optional
Summary
Winter clothing in the outdoors is best worn in layers. The clothing works best if several light layers are worn to start the day and then scouts can remove one or two layers as the day progresses. Layers can be put back on at night as the temperature lowers and activity decreases.
All personal gear should be packed in the backpack. Oversize sleeping bag, extra blankets can be separate but should be wrapped in plastic trash bag or waterproof bag.
Winter camping and outdoor activities require extra gear, but most of the gear scouts already have at their homes.
Troop 75 meets Monday nights at 7:30 pm in the Family Life Center at Transfiguration Catholic Church (1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta GA. 30066).
As the Scoutmaster for Troop 75 at the Catholic Church of the Transfiguration in Marietta, I would like to thank you for your interest in Scouting and our Troop and welcome you to visit us at one of our Monday night meetings and consider joining us on our adventures.
Troop 75 is 36 years old, and this year we have renewed our commitment to running a Scout-led, adult-mentored, top-notch program. Our Scouts are genuinely excited to be given the opportunity to lead, the adult support to plan, and the tools to grow within all that Scouting BSA has to offer. Our annual programs have typically included – in addition to Camporall, Camporee, and Summer Camp – caving, water sports, backpacking, camping, merit badge clinics, and a high adventure trip (Northern Tier this past June, Philmont the next!) We also support our Scouts’ participation in NYLT (leadership development camp) every summer and encourage them to earn the religious awards for whatever faith they profess. Finally, our Scouts participate in several fund-raising activities each year, from the AAC’s camp card sales, to our own Christmas Tree sales, among others. Troop 75 supports and encourages the Scouts to go as far as they desire in the program, including the rank of Eagle Scout (and palms beyond!) if that’s what they strive for; we are all about helping the Scouts become the best people they can be, grounded in our shared Scout Oath and Law. Our Scouts come from a variety of schools, churches, counties, and backgrounds, and we’re sure to have a place for your Scouts. For more information on Troop 75, please feel free to check out the rest of our website or contact one of our leaders. Our calendar on this site is updated regularly to indicate our meeting times and future outings. I hope to meet each of you soon!
YIS,
Roger Brand
TROOP 75 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ADDITIONAL/INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITIES
See the SPL for more upcoming activities.
Any time a Scout goes on a camping trip or hike, he should always be prepared by
carrying the following ten essential items in his pack. These essentials will allow a
scout to survive in the outdoors in most emergency situations.
- Pocketknife (when you complete Totin’ Chip training)
- First aid kit
- Extra clothing
- Rain gear
- Water bottle (1 liter)
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Trail food
- Matches/Fire starter (when you complete Firem’n Chit training)
- Sun protection
- Map and compass
Recommendation beyond the Ten:
- Insect repellant
- Toilet paper (small roll)
- Whistle
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