Winter Crown land packing list

Packing for a winter crown land trip

We have been planning a winter trip crown land trip for our friends late this year or early next year. We have put together a kit list to help them prepare for the trip.

This is our kit list for a two night, three day hike into crown land with low profile signature. We are expecting temperatures between -12C to -20C but have prepared for up to -25C. We generally will be avoiding tents and fire and would be constructing a natural shelter.

Clothing

A warm hat or balaclava
Buff/face covering
Thermal base layers
Softshell jacket and pants
PCU Level 6 Waterproof Jacket
PCU Level 7 top and bottom
PCU Level 3 Sweater
Wool socks x 4 pairs
Waterproof gloves for working
Extreme cold weather gloves for static
Waterproof gaiters
Winter hiking boots

Loadbearing Gear

50L-80L rucksack

Shelter/Sleeping

Closed cell sleeping pad (may need to improve with natural materials if not bringing inflatable pad)
Inflatable sleeping pad
Winter rated sleeping bag (may need to improve temperature in shelter if bag is not rated for actual temperature)
200 feet of cordage for shelter building
Sil tarp or tarp
Light weight fleece gloves for use inside sleeping bag
Bivy bag

Personal Equipment

Fire kit (two combustion methods, two types of tinders)
small on person survival kit (redundant fire starting, small cutting tool, cordage, e-blanket, whistle, first aid, candle)
Sturdy sunglasses
Nalgene/Canteen (hard)
Collapsible bottle (soft)
Compass
Map
Notepad
Headlamp
Knife
Folding saw
Insulated seat
Metal mug/Canteen cup
Small square of folded tin foil
Hygiene kit and toiletries
Small pot
Large spoon
Assorted freezer rated ziplock bags
Waterproof bags for equipment
Snowshoes with sturdy bindings
Thermometer for note taking and observations