On December 2 & 3, a group of us backpacked Algonquin Provincial Park. Watch this video for detailed discussion of what I packed and why I chose the the items I did.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=UXDoZUxEjNE%3Fsi%3DXRDSOEt0RpE7xVwj

Learn details about the hike itself in this post.

Below is a simple list of what I packed to ensure I was warm and safe camping in the snow.

Camping Gear

• 60 L Gregory Diva Backpack with XS small harness
• Costco Cascade hiking poles (should have put the snow baskets on them)
• MEC Winter sleeping bag: mixed synthetic and down (-12 degrees Celsius)
  • In 10L MEC dry compression sac
• MEC Summer sleeping bag: synthetic (0 degrees Celsius)
  • In 5L MEC dry compression sac
• Mylar sheet
• Thermarest eggshell sleeping pad
• Thermarest Prolite self inflating sleeping pad
• MEC Spark 2 backpacking tent
• Left the tarp behind
• Inflatable solar light
• Petzl Headlamp
• Opinel knife
• DIY First Aid Kit
• Fox 40 Whistle
• DIY lightweight folding chair
• DIY Small sit upon – also used as pillow
• Telescopic camp fire bellows
• Arc’teryx waist pouch for stuff
• Little hotties

Clothing

• Orange dry sack
• Socks
  • hand knit wool socks paired with fleece socks for sleeping
  • long hand knit wool socks for hiking (not shown in video)
  • Darn tough socks
  • Smartwool socks
• Hand knit toque
• Icelandic wool sweater (not shown in packing video
• Shrink gloves
• Suede/shearling mittens
• Neck warmer
• Lole down puffa jacket
• Costco Paradox 1/4 zip top
• Costco Paradox base layer leggings
• Uniqlo base layer leggings
• 2 x Smartwool crew neck base layers
• Smartwool bra
• Underwear
• The North Face hiking boots
• The North Face Hut booties
• Katoola microspikes (not shown in video)
• MEC children’s gaiters – I’m petite

What was in my food sac?

• 15L MEC Dry sac dedicated to for food
• Toiletries
• Individual stove, pot, bowl, mug, spoon, fork
• DIY – Stove Reflectix insulator cozy
• Nalgene water bottle
• Swell bottle for warm water
• DIY Nalgene Reflectix insulator cozy
• 1 kg egg noodles to feed 8 people for hotpot
• Sweet potato wrapped in tin foil – won’t bring again
• 2 x Quaker original oatmeal packs, a little brown sugar and walnuts
• 2 x Starbucks instant coffee
• Cup-o-noodle soup with couscous
• Snacks – dried fruit, nuts, granola bar, turkey sticks, Baby Bells without the plastic wrap
• Tea

Post hike gear air out!