WINTER CAMPING | GROUP COLD CAMPING
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SLED OR TOBOGGAN
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TRAVEL + STORAGE
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NAVIGATION + SAFETY
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FIRST AID
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SHELTER + SLEEP SYSTEM
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KITCHEN
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BATHROOM BAG
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PERSONAL CLOTHING & GEAR
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FOOD - PAM WILL PLAN, PACK
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MISC GEAR
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POST TRIP
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SLED OR TOBOGGAN
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Pulk Sled
w/ harness or strap, (hauls less gear and is usually lighter to pull)
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Toboggan
w/ harness or strap, (hauls more gear but can be heavier to pull)
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TRAVEL + STORAGE
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snowshoes
recreational, military or expedition
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backcountry skis
Altai Hok brand backcountry skis or classic skis
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ski poles
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lb1
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large duffel bag (fits sled)
add 6" cord loops to zipper pulls
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oz1
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dry bags, zip locks
for gear that goes inside large duffle
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small ice scraper
scrape off ice on sled
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lb1
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day pack
large enough for day trip
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lb1
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durable tote
(optional) fits sled, protects more fragile items
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NAVIGATION + SAFETY
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whistle
essential
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ice picks
self-rescue on on ice, wear around neck
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itinerary
copy left home w/ emergency contact
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---GROUP/PAM PROVIDES---
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permit
BWCAW: permit is required year round
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topographic maps
carry 2 sets of maps
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map on phone
download offline maps w/ notes, or journal w/ notes
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lb1
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map case
waterproof, ziploc, clip to sled/waist
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oz1
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satellite communicator
Garmin, Spot, Zoleo (can rent)
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oz1
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compass
connected to lanyard
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oz1
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binoculars
or monocle
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oz1
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throw bag
1, in case of immersion
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road flares
2-3 flares per group for quick starting a fire
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lb1
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avalanche shovels
4, collapsable shovel for scooping out snow for shelter
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lb1
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group repair kit
3' duct/gorilla tape, 10'-1.5 mm or 2.5 mm cordage, extra parts for sleds, tenacious tape/patches, 3 zip ties, multi tool, 2 tent pole splints, sm sewing kit, 1-2 replacement buckles for sled harness or sled straps. Put everything into a brightly colored bag (label as repair kit).
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tarp
(optional) 1 large for group, helpful if sleet expected
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tarp
(optional) 1 small/medium for gear, fire wood
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guide/reference book
(optional)
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oz1
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ice probe
6' long, w/ strap
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FIRST AID
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personal first aid kit
1 small, bright colored waterproof bag; Include some basics like Band-Aids/antibiotic ointment, blister pads, moleskin, chaffing cream, sun block, OTC pain meds (label as first aid)
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medication
over the counter and prescription
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oz1
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chemical hand warmers
10-12 packets, depending on weather and temps
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lb1
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first aid kit
check over, refill, label as first aid
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SHELTER + SLEEP SYSTEM
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lb1
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head lamp
extra or new batteries
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lb1
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sleeping bag
down insulation, -20ยบ or lower
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oz1
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2nd sleeping bag or over bag
synthetic insulation, 0ยบ-20ยบ, rectangular/roomier, nest together
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oz1
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sleeping system bag
large dry bag for keeping sleeping bag/overbag loose (down bag may freeze if compressed)
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lb1
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sleeping bag liner
adds 5ยบ-10ยบ warmth, protects bag from moisture
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pillow
travel size, can use extra clothing
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oz1
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sleeping pad -2
insulated pads or use a higher R value (higher the R value the warmer the pad)
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foam pad 1-2 per person
1-2 closed cell foam (can double as sit pad)
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sit pad
small rectangle accessible, for breaks/camp
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ear plugs
(optional)
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3-4 season tent
3-4 to share: bring a dome shaped tent
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footprint
protects tent
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snowstakes/ice stakes
or make DIY deadman in snow
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lb1
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tent brush - 2
small plastic
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lb1
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rope
2, 10'-20' cordage miscellaneous needs
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oz1
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lanterns - 2
solar or rechargable (headlamps are fine too)
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KITCHEN
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water bottle - 2
wide mouth, plastic - Nalgene preferred
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insulated beverage bottle - 1
double wall (thermos)
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insulated food jar with spork
doubles as hot bev mug, (comes with spork)
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insulated water bottle covers
DIY out of reflectix
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hockey tape
wrap around metal cups/thermos for warmth
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lb1
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reflectix cozy
(optional) depends, mug or bag size for meals
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oz1
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MSR Dragonfly or XGK EX stove
2 stoves
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fuel bottles
white gas (20-40 oz per person) + 2 extra
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lb1
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fuel pump replacement
(optional) designed for winter use, can't be used with Dragonfly
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lb1
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stoveboards - 2 per group
custom, Pam will bring
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stove wind screen
can DIY or purchase
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serving utensils
TBD
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lb1
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pots (number/volumne tbd)
nonstick hard-anodized aluminum pot
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lb1
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garbage bag
or use ziploc bags
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zip lock bags
food storage, misc storage
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group pot heat exchanger
(optional) increases heat efficency
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lb1
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bio soap
small bottle of biodegradeble soap for washing mug or just rinse in snow
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oz1
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large thermos
TBD, or use personal food jars
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lb1
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matches
waterproof (3-5 containers)
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oz1
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bic lighter
3-4 (don't work as well when super cold)
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oz1
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fire starter
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oz1
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hand sanitizer
2 for group
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lb1
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MSR Dragonfly or XGK EX stove
2 stoves
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lb1
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fuel bottles
3 oz
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lb1
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fuel pump replacement
designed for winter use
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lb1
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fry pan/griddle
cooking over fire?
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lb1
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pie pans
tbd
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BATHROOM BAG
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group kit (different than personal toiletries kit)
waterproof bag: toilet paper rolls (1 per person, refill as necessary), hand sanitizer, bottom wipes
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oz1
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lb1
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pee cloth
snow, bandana, Kula cloth
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oz1
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menstrual products
menstrual cup, cotton-based products, pack out all plastic products
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lb1
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PERSONAL CLOTHING & GEAR
Weight qty -
bandana - 2 per person
all purpose, use as hot pad
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oz1
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baselayer tops - 2 long sleeve
merino wool blend and/or synthetic, one pair for active, one for sleeping
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oz1
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baselayer top - 1 short sleeve
wool blend and/or synthetic
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lb1
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baselayer bottoms - 2
merino wool blend and/or synthetic, one pair for active, one for sleeping
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oz1
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insulated pants - 2 pairs
down, wool or fleece
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lb1
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fleece and/or wool tops - 2
medium-heavy weight
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oz1
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outer shell - 1
anorak or gortex with hood, roomy for adding layers, may want to size up
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oz1
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outer pants or bibs - 1 pair
loose fitting for layering (1 size larger)
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oz1
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puffy jacket - 1
essential, high insulation, for putting on during breaks
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oz1
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winter hats - 2
one for active, one for sleep
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oz1
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gloves 2-3 pairs
merino wool blend and/or synthetic
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oz1
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mittens 2-3 pairs
large enough to fit over gloves, insulated, animal hide or synthetic
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oz1
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socks 3-5 pairs
merino wool blend, varied weights, calf and knee length, (esp for boots), one pair for sleeping
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oz1
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sock liners 2-3 pairs
thin, merino wool blend or synthetic, calf and knee length
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lb1
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underwear 3-5 pairs
synthetic or wool blend, dry wicking, antimicrobial
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oz1
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sports bras - 2
synthetic or wool blend (wool dries faster)
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oz1
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toiletries
pack in dry bag/ zip lock: travel size items, lotion, lip balm (spf), face/body wipes, menstrual products, personal meds, glasses/contacts
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oz1
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sunglasses
essential (with lanyard)
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oz1
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ski goggles
essential
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lb1
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face mask 1-2
partial or full (full if especially cold conditions expected)
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oz1
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buff mask
for sleeping
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oz1
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head lamp
add new batteries, bring extra batteries
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oz1
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boots - 2 pairs
rated down to -20ยบ
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oz1
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extra boot liners - 2 pairs
removable
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oz1
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bag for electronics
small bag to keep electronics in at night (toss into bottom of sleeping bag)
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lb1
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camera equipment
durable, weather resistant storage
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oz1
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power charger
cords for recharging all devices
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oz1
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kneeling pad or chair
small, lightweight
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oz1
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games/books/journal
download podcasts, music or books
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oz1
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knife or multi tool
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oz1
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carabiners
2-4 for clipping stuff to pack
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oz1
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mukluks
(optional) can double as second pair of boots
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lb1
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ice fishing gear
(optional), compact
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lb1
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FOOD - PAM WILL PLAN, PACK
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dehydrated
store bought, dehydrated, fresh (check serving sizes-people eat more on trail)
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oz1
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beverages
coffee, assort tea, hot cocoa, powdered creamer/sugar, electrolytes
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oz1
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snacks
mix of savory & sweet (4-5 per person/each day) 100+ calories each
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oz1
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condiments
single serve, spices, oils, butter (coconut oil and olive oil packets)
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oz1
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MISC GEAR
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pruning saw - 2
lightweight, collapsabile
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oz1
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axe - 2
24"
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oz1
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hatchet -2
0
lb1
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binoculars
0
lb1
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reflectix
all purpose, for keeping things warm
0
lb1
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---PAM PROVIDES---
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lb1
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ice chisel - 1
essential
0
oz1
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monocle
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lb1
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axe, pruning saw, hatchet
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lb1
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POST TRIP
Weight qty -
exit bag
pack a bag with extra clothing, toiletries, shoes/boots for the ride home
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