NEHASANE'S WINTER GEAR LIST *Denotes items that may be purchased at APnP.

• Day Pack, at least 2,000 cu. in.
• Nalgene lexan 1qt. loop-top bottle(s)* (figure on 1qt. per 5 or 6 miles)(usually filled with hot Gatorade*). Insulated bottle holder*.
• Steel vacuum bottle* for hot chocolate; 1pt. for shorter/warmer trips; 1qt. for longer/colder trips.
• Zipper thermometer*.
• Pouch*; for most of the "10 essentials"*.
• Sportseat*; self-inflating insulating pad to sit on (cheap sub would be a piece of closed-cell foam).
• First Aid Kit incl. Ibuprophen & moleskin.
• Space blanket/bag*.
• Waterproof headlamp* w/spare batteries.
• Wool socks* in zip bag*.
• Spare mittens*.
• Down jacket.
• Camera; extra battery.
• Swiss Army knife/Multitool.
• Whistle*.
• Skin protector/sunscreen.
• Grabber Hand(&toe) warmer packs*; air-activated (2).
• Strike-anywhere stick matches in waterproof container*.
• Lighter.
• Rubber band.
• Duct tape.
• Cat Crap anti-fog lens cleaner*
• Handkerchief*.
• Maxiglide* or Swix Easy Glide packet(s)*/Waxes*, cork*.
• Compass*.
• Topo map*.
• Balaclava*.
• Ear/Headband*, fleeced/windproof.
• Notebook & pencil.
• Sunglasses.
• Lunch & snacks.
• Plastic scraper*.
• Sometimes Climbing Skins*.

WORN, or IN/ON PACK:

• Silk or polypro liner socks*.
• Wool blend socks*.
• Non-cotton long-johns*.
• Fleece or wool pants.
• Windproof water-resistant shell pants.*
• Non-cotton undershirt*.
• Fleece or wool sweater.
• Windproof waterproof shell jacket w/hood*.
• Windproof/breathable fleece hat*.
• Liner gloves*.
• Insulated gloves.*
• Mittens with windproof/water-resistant shell*.
• Gaiters*.
• Waterproof/breathable hat* (if expecting precipitation - don't like to use hood on jacket while in motion.)