This is an attempt to publish my winter camping gear list which I use Google Docs to keep in a spreadsheet format. You can
view the real version here, where it should appear as a normal spreadsheet and will be kept up to date. I'm getting ready to head out on a couple of trips this winter so I've been getting my list in order.
Note that one could write a book chapter on some of the items on this list such as sleds, boots, tents, etc.
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| | Individual Item
| Group Item
| Comments
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| Cooking
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| Stove
| | X
| 1 per 4 people
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| Matches & lighters
| X
| | Everyone should have a few fire starting methods on hand, all the time
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| Fuel
| | X
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| Fire starter
| X
| X
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| Cooking grate/bars
| | X
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| Gloves
| | X
| Leather gloves for handling pots, and working the fire.
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| Pots
| | X
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| Pot lifter
| | X
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| Spatula
| | X
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| Dish soap
| | X
| Warm in a pot of the warmed dishwater to use. For dishes - you may just scrape pots with snow to clean them.
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| Pot scrubber
| | X
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| Dish towel
| | X
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| Food pails
| | X
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| Cutting board
| | X
| can use lid of the food pail
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| Tinfoil
| | X
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| Thermos
| | X
| 1 per two people, can be used for hot drinks on the trail, have something hot and ready for the morning, etc.
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| Cutlery
| X
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| Plate/Bowl
| X
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| Insulated mug
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| Camp Gear
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| Tent
| X
| | Included as individual item since each person needs to make sure they have shelter
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| Ground sheet
| X
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| Axe
| | X
| 1 per 4 people, sharpened. Also useful for getting water through ice.
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| Folding saw
| | X
| 1 or 2 per 4 people
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| Tarps
| | X
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| Rope
| | X
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| Snow shovel
| | X
| 1 per 1 or 2 people
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| Sleeping Bag System
| X
| | Cold-weather bag suitable for the coldest weather. Could be a -12C bag plus an overbag, vapour barrier liner, fleece liner, etc.
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| Sleeping pad
| X
| | it's a good idea to double these up or use a shorter foam pad under a thermarest
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| Big duffels/packs
| X
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| Duct tape
| | X
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| Lantern
| | X
| Good item for a group - it gets dark early so most cooking and many camp activities sill be done int the dark
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| Flashlight or headlamp
| X
| | If using a metal light - wrap end in duct tape if you are like me and occasionally use your mouth as 3rd hand to hold it. I usually bring a headlamp and a maglight with spare batteries for each.
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| Maps
| | X
| 1 full maps set per - or two people.
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| Compass
| X
| | Know how to use it.
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| GPS
| X
| | Does not replace compass and real maps.
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| Plastic bags
| | X
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| First aid kit
| | X
| Kit sized for the group, multiple kits is better.
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| Multitool &/or knife
| X
| | I bring one of each.
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| Toiletries
| X
| | Don't bother with deoderant and toothpaste - it doesn't work well frozen.
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| Toilet Paper
| X
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| Sunscreen
| X
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| Emergency blanket
| X
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| Transportation:
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| Snowshoes
| X
| | Bring shoes appropriate for the conditions. If weight is not a major concern, I'll bring a smaller pair for camp/bush use
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| Skis
| X
| | I might also bring both skis & snowshoes, but usually just snowshoes now.
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| Ski Poles
| X
| | Even if snowshoeing, poles can be helpful.
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| Sled/Pulk
| X
| | Ideally with poles and some sort of harness system to help with hilly terrain.
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| Personal Optional Gear
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| Camera/tripod
| X
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| Binoculars
| X
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| Chair
| X
| | Dependant on space/weight limitations, but some sort of device to sit on is good.
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| Small foamie
| X
| | For sitting on, kneeling on, standing on when changing footwear, etc.
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| Notepad & Pencil
| X
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| Alcohol
| X
| | Dependant on space & weight. Remember alcohol decreases cold tolerance.
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| Medications/pain killers
| X
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| Clothing Stuff:
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| Boot System
| Winter boots with removable liners or whatever is going to work for you. Need something for trekking & also camp work, and evening use.
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| Camp booties
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| Heavy socks
| 1 or 2 pair
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| Midweight socks
| 2 pair
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| Liner socks
| Polypro or whatever
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| Vapour Barrier Liners
| aka plastic bread bags to keep your feet from sweating up your boots, unless your boots breath or you can dry them out at night
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| Jacket/Parka System
| Breathable shell & insulating layers, might be a separate parka for sitting around the fire and in the morning, or it might just be more layers. Anorak shells with a fur-ruffed hood are very popular.
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| Sweaters
| I like wool. Multiple layers is good with a thin sweater and a thicker sweater
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| Pants
| I like a good camping pant with lots of pockets
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| Wool/fleece pants
| Insulating layer
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| Shell pants
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| Long undies (top & bottom)
| 2 pair of bottoms, a dry pair to put on in the evening and a pair for when sweating
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| Underwear
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| Scarf
| Scarf is the equivalent of Arthur Dent's towel.
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| Neck Tube
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| Toque
| I bring a thick wool toque and a thinner toque.
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| Mitts & gloves
| I bring a few options
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| Polypro liner gloves
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| Wool liner gloves
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| Overmitts/Shell mitts
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| Balaclava
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| Ski goggles/sunglasses
| It's bright out there and you will damage your eyes without GOOD protection.
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