Winter Camping Checklist

1. Navigation

2. Sun protection

3. Insulation

4. Illumination

5. First-aid supplies

6. Fire

7. Repair kit and tools

8. Nutrition

9. Hydration

10. Emergency shelter

Backpack

Daypack or summit pack

4-season tent or tarp or bivy sack

Snow or tent stakes and guylines

Tent-pole repair sleeve

Footprint (if needed for tent) 

Sleeping bag (liner optional)

Stuff sack or compression sack

2 sleeping pads per person (+ optional chair kit)

Pillow or stuffable pillowcase

Packable lantern

Snowshoes

Skis (with skins)

Crampons

Ice axe

Trekking poles (with snow baskets)

Multifunction watch with altimeter

Signaling mirror (often on compass)

Whistle

Personal locator beacon (PLB)

Avalanche transceiver (1 per person)

Avalanche probe (1 per person)

Snow shovel (1 per person)

Energy beverages or drink mixes

Slope meter

Snow saw

Meals

Energy food (bars, gels, chews, trail mix)

Energy food (bars, gels, chews, trail mix)

Fuel

Cookset with large pot (for melting snow)

Dishes or bowls

Utensils

Cups (measuring cups)

Pot grabber

Food-storage sacks or canister

50' nylon cord

Backup water treatment (e.g., halogens)

Base layer: wicking underwear

Mid layer: insulating jacket/vest/pants

Shell: rain jacket (or soft-shell jacket)

Rain pants (or soft-shell pants)

Dry clothing for camp

Insulating hat, cap or headband

Balaclava and/or face mask

Goggles

Gloves and/or mittens

Waterproof overmitts

Insulated boots

Main socks, liner socks, spare socks

Gaiters

Camp booties

Bandana or Buff

Hand warmers

Toilet paper + sanitation trowel

Toilet paper + sanitation trowel

Toothbrush and/or toiletry kit

Notebook and pen or pencil

Permits 

Guidebook; interpretive field guide(s) 

Camera

Binoculars

Two-way radios

Cell or satellite phone

Music player with headphones

Small amount of cash or credit card

Trip itinerary left with friend + under car seat