Snowshoeing Day Hike Checklist

By REI staff

The 10+ Essentials
	Extra clothing		Extra food
	Drinking water in an insulated container		Map of the area in a waterproof case
	Compass		Fire starter (or a candle)
	Pocket knife		First aid kit
	Sunscreen		Sunglasses
	Matches in a waterproof container (a lighter works well, too)		Headlamp or flashlight with extra bulb and batteries
Hiking Gear
	Snowshoes		Insulated sit pad
	Daypack large enough for winter gear - these may be listed as overnight packs (check out the models with shovel pockets!)		Ski or snowshoe poles (or trekking poles with snow baskets)
	Vacuum bottle for hot drinks (nothing draws a crowd like hot chocolate on the trail!)		Chemical hand and foot warmers
	All-weather blanket to block wind during lunch breaks or for emergency use		Camera, film, binoculars, snowman-building instructions
Clothing (Men's, Women's, Kids')
	Wicking long underwear (such as MTS® or Capilene®)		Regular underwear
	Fleece jacket or wool sweater		Fleece or wool pants
Outerwear (Men's, Women's, Kids')
	Outer shell jacket (waterproof/breathable such as Gore-tex® or Elements®) OR single-layer, soft-shell jacket		Outer shell pants (waterproof/breathable such as Gore-tex® or Elements®) OR single-layer, soft-shell pants
	Waterproof gloves or over mitts or shelled ski gloves		Fleece or wool mittens or gloves
	Neck gaiter or balaclava		Fleece or wool hat or headband
Footwear (Men's, Women's, Kids')
	Gaiters		Wicking liner socks
	Leather hiking boots (treated with waterproofing) OR insulated winter boots OR plastic mountaineering boots		Hiking, mountaineering or ski socks (wool or synthetic)
Backcountry Gear
	Avalanche transceiver (beacon)		Shovel
	Ice axe		Probe poles
	Snow saw, snow crystal card, slope meter (for determining snow pack and avalanche conditions)		Altimeter
Snowshoe Repair Kit
	Duct tape		Nylon tie wraps
	Pliers		Bailing wire
	Grommet repair kit (if your snowshoes are fastened with grommets)		Heavy-duty shoelace or length of cord

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