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Essential Winter Camping Preparation: Clothing, Food, and Emergency Tips

Prepare for winter camping with the right clothing and nutrition. Layering is key: start with a breathable base layer made of polypropylene or polyester; add a warm mid-layer like fleece or wool; and finish with a waterproof, breathable outer layer. Ensure you have synthetic or wool socks and insulated mittens. For nutrition, focus on hot foods and drinks, and avoid allergenic items. Emergency procedures are vital—know how to contact help and stay warm. Follow these tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable winter camping experience.

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Essential Winter Camping Preparation: Clothing, Food, and Emergency Tips

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  1. What to Wear Layers No Cotton Polypropylene Fleece Synthetic Wool Breathable Water Proof outer Shell

  2. Base Layer polypropylene and polyester transport moisture away from skin

  3. Mid Layer Fleece or Wool Trap warm air Snug but not constricting.

  4. Outer Layer Waterproof Breathable

  5. Hands & Feet Socks No Cotton Wool or Synthetic Wool Boots Insulated Waterproof Mittens Two Pair Layered Mittens Inner Fleece Mitten Outer Shell

  6. Sample Menu or What I eat when winter camping or Pass the butter and milk powder!! 1. Eat and drink hot food and hot drinks whenever possible. 2. Drink lots of water. There are students who have allergies so please avoid bringing allergenic foods like peanuts and salmon. Only freaks eat in the bathroom. Just say no. No eating in the bathroom! No cleaning of pots in the bathroom! 5. Eat 2 to 3 times what you normally would. 6. Eat lots of fats proteins.

  7. Breakfast: 2 or 3 bowls of instant porridge with added milk powder and butter 2 blueberry-bran muffins (buttered) 1 mug of hot fruit Juice 1 large mug of hot chocolate (with added milk powder and or butter) 1 slice of cheese (with butter!)

  8. Snacks (3 or 4 times each day) Pop-tarts (hot if possible) Granola bars Trail mix with M&Ms (where’s the butter?) Cheese

  9. Lunch: (on trail so keep it light!) 2 Bagels (sliced) with cream cheese & Jam 2 juice boxes (hot if possible) 1 chocolate bar 1 Granola bar 1 mug of hot chocolate (if possible) Cheese Pepperoni or Salami stick Cookies

  10. Dinner: Chilli with rice (high in fats & protein and a good source of veg based vitamins) or pasta with high protein & fat based sauce (2 – 3 cup servings) or Sausages (3) and instant mashed potatoes (with lots & lots of butter!) Bread (with butter) Cheese (with bread?) Hot Chocolate (Just add butter & milk powder!!) Hot Fruit drink Granola Bar or Chocolate Hot (tinned) fruit salad

  11. Emergency Procedures 911 Contact a teacher Emergency Shelter

  12. Cell Phones Great in an emergency Do not use Antisocial iPods Great if you are having trouble sleeping Do not use Antisocial

  13. Seven Habits of Highly Warm People 1. Dress Properly 2. Keep Active 3. Eat lots (fat & protein) 4. Layer Down in Sleeping Bag 5. Proper Sleeping Bag 6. Fire(s) 7. Good Quinzhee

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