Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter

Equipment List for Winter Day Hiking


Inadequate personal clothing and equipment will compromise your ability to participate fully and will jeopardize the safety of your entire group. Any hiker not properly equipped at the trailhead may be disqualified from the trip by the leader. All gear should be tested and adjusted prior to the trip.

Personal Clothing:

____ Top and bottom underwear made of mid-weight polypropylene, or any similar wicking materials.

____ Two insulating layers for the upper body; common combinations are wool sweater or wool shirt with a fleece jacket.

____ One insulating layer for the lower body e.g. tight-weave wool or breathable nylon/Gore-Tex over long underwear - NO jeans or sweat pants

____ Water proof wind gear, parka and pants

____ Extra insulating layers, fleece or down, for times of low activity

____ Two hats, fleece or wool plus a balaclava

____ Windproof outer gloves or mittens, wool mittens, plus polypro liner, hand and toe chemical warmers.

____ Heavy wool socks plus liners (extra pair in pack)

____ Winter hiking boots: felt-lined pac-boots (e.g. Sorels), plastic mountaineering boots

____ Winter gaitors

____ Face Mask and Ski Goggles (required on some trips but check with the leader)

 

Further suggestions:

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Personal Equipment:

____ Back-pack (2500-4000 cu. in.) ; lined with a trash bag

____ Snowshoes (required on most trips but check with the leader)

____ Ski poles

____ Crampons with protectors or bag (required on some trips but check with the leader)

____ Two (2) trash bags

____ Ice-ax with protector (required on some trips - check with the leader)

____ Compass and map

____ Two (2) liters of water (wide-mouth plastic bottle in insulated container )

____ Headlamp with spare batteries

____ First-aid kit

____ Toilet paper

____ Matches or fire starter

____ Food and snacks

____ Pocketknife and whistle

Further suggestions:

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SEM Hiking Committee 4/8/98