Tips for Winter Outings

Dress in layers
Wear synthetic material, wool or silk – not cotton. Never cotton.
Bring multiple layers of socks
Bring a hat. Bring two hats.
Bring gloves. Bring Mittens
Bring boots. You will be outside for long periods of time and your feet need to be warm and dry.
Bring extra cloths, in case some thing gets wet. You might need extra cloths to sleep in
Bring your best (warmest)sleeping bag and an extra blanket.
Expect rain AND cold, just in case. Rain gear traps a layer of warm air close to your body and can act as a windbreaker
Pack your clothes in zip lock bags to keep them dry no matter what.
Bring a small backpack (day pack) to carry your extra gear.
Bring a water bottle (bring an extra water bottle). It’s easy to get dehydrated in cold weather.
If you have a Camelback or Platypus, bring it and a water bottle.

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