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Winter Hiking Kit

Cold Weather Clothing

  • Wool Outerwear
  • Non-cotton base layer
  • Coat / Shell as needed for warmth & waterproof weather
  • Pants
    • Hiking Pants - Reinforced knees are good, I'm warm enough when moving in these or
    • Fleece lined Snow Pant if you need the extra warmth

Hiking Essentials

  • Pack with hydration system - I'll go through ~3L of water in a winter hike, way more than any other season
  • Waterproof Boots
    • I 😍 Merrell, good shoes are always worth the 💰
    • If hiking in snow, you def want something that covers your ankles
  • Poles - Usually an optional item, but on snow / ice I appreciate all the extra stability I can get
  • Headlamp - Sun sets pretty early, bring extra batteries
  • Safety Gear
    • First Aid Kit
    • USB Charger - Backup power supply for cell phones, esp if you're using AllTrails, or other electronic maps
    • Extra food in case of emergency

Snow Gear

  • Microspikes - DO NOT use YakTrax on the trail
  • Gaiters
  • Snowshoes - I don't own any as I'm not hiking anywhere where I need to break trail, but I have been on a few where they would've made it easier, but not essential; though you can find some snowshoe bundles that include both poles & gaiters, and they all have spikes built-in for traction.
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