Guide to Cold Weather Hiking Check List

Check-List

I know from experience that a checklist of gear is always useful, but often they are shoved inconveniently in chapters in formats which are less than useful. This copy is free for private reproduction. This material can be used in other sites by permission from the author.

□ Backpack/Pockets

□ Map

□ Water

□ Snack

□ Waterproof Matches

□ Flashlight

□ Poncho

□ Compass

□ Cell phone (double check charge)

□ Pocket knife (laws vary by state)

□ Emergency Blanket

□ Pencil

□ Plastic Emergency Whistle (attaches to a coat zipper)

□ Extra Pair of Socks

□ First-aid Kit

□ Sun Glasses

□ Notepad

□ Spare Socks

□ Wallet

□ Keys

□ Clothing

□ Coat/Jacket

□ Boots

□ Gloves/Mittens

□ Hat

□ Scarf

□ Gaiters

□ Layered Pants

□ Layered Shirts

□ Socks