(NOTE: For more information on equipment and checklists and winter camping, check this part of the Troop website — The Webmaster.)
I have noticed a dropoff in those going on winter camping trips. That is a concern since Scouting Is Outing.
If you are considering going on a winter trip, but are afraid that your equipment may not stand up to the elements, please talk to me at the next meeting. The troop has available a couple of good quality down bags and a couple of fiberfill bags as well. We have four backpacks which will work quite nicely to boot.
You can rent gear from REI at very attractive prices and you can reserve it ahead of time. If you are not a member, join.
Although we like to brag just a bit about how tough we are and how close to nature we are on these trips, keep in mind that you can be warm and comfortable, even without spending several hundred dollars on the latest and greatest gear. After all, the early conquests of Everest and the many polar expeditions were done long before fleece and polypro garments were invented.
