1. The Wonderful World of Winter Camping
Welcome to the 2006 University of Scouting
The Wonderful World of Winter Camping
Presented By:
Mark Bishop, Tom Wilkinson
& Mike Merrill
Blue Ash, Ohio - Troop

2. What We’ll Cover… Winter Camping defined
Remember, it’s Cold you nutcase!
First, Keeping You Warm & Dry
The Old vs. The New
The Basics of Dressing for Cold Weather

3. Keeping Warm by staying COLD Layering
Proper Clothing Choices
Clothing Techniques
Examples of Clothing Management
Clothing Materials
Keeping You Warm at Night
Equipment & Techniques
Proper Tents

4. Sleeping Bags Tents Construction Types Materials Care & Storage
Do’s & Don’ts
Tents
2,3 & 4 Season Designs
Tips

5. IMPORTANT! Consider Winter Camping HIGH ADVENTURE
It requires specialized preparation
You assume added risk.
High Adventure activities require
properly trained adults.
Your unit should make sure at least 2 adults have proper instruction in Winter Camping.
Set up Winter Camping classes for boys.
Schedule pack shakedown sessions before first winter campout.
Communicate equipment needs and instructions with parents especially new Scouts as they join.

7. C.O.L.D. C.O.L.D. Stay CLEAN Avoid OVERHEATING Maintain LOOSE LAYERS
Stay DRY

8. LAYERING CLOTHING

9. LAYER ONE The Old Way The New Way Cotton Underwear Wool Liner Socks
Polyester/Polyproplene Underwear
Polypropylene Liner Socks
Smartwool Socks

10. LAYER TWO The Old Way The New Way Heavy Flannel Shirt
Cotton/Polyester Turtleneck
Wool Pants
Heavy Wool Socks
The New Way
Poly underlayer (Undergear™ type.)
Synthetic Fleece Shirt
Fleece Jacket/Vest
High Bib Pants/Suspenders
Wool Blend/Smart Wool Socks

11. LAYER THREE The Old Way The New Way Wool/Sheepskin Cap Wool Gloves
Wool Jacket & Pants
The New Way
Polypropylene Head Gaiter
Synthetic/wool knit hat
Gore Tex™ Mitts/Poly Liners
Waterproof/Breathable Parka
Bib Pants/Waterproof layer

12. Proper Clothing Choices
Socks & Boots
Mittens & Gloves
Headgear
Torso Protection
Legs
Overcoat
Sleepwear
NEVER USE FABRIC SOFTENER!

13. Clothing & Heat Management
Examples of proper CM
Materials
Keeping Warm at Night

14. Sleeping Bags Parts and Construction Hood Draft Collar Foot Box
Zippers, Flaps & Stitching
Pockets
Warranty

15. Sleeping Bags Types of Sleeping Bags Rectangular Most Common Type
Usually in the 40°+ Temp. Range
Inexpensive $25-$75
No internal baffles

16. Sleeping Bags Types of Sleeping Bags Mummy Bag Winter Camping Style
Internal Baffles
Snug fit
Hood/Drawstring
Usually in the 40°- Temp. Range
Typ. 10°,0°, -10°,-25° etc.
$40-$300

17. Sleeping Bags Types of Sleeping Bags Hybrid Combines Features of Both
Overbag/Bivy Sack
Waterproof or summer use
Fleece Liner Bag
Adds Comfort & 10° to Bag Rating
Zippered, Pinned or Blanket

18. Sleeping Bags Additional Comfort… Remember, comfort is subjective.
40° Bag + Fleece Liner Bag = 30° Rating
-10° Bag + Fleece Liner Bag = -20° Rating
-10° Bag + 40° Bag = Warm & Cozy
Use a Ground Pad
Avoid Air Mattresses in Winter
Remember, comfort is subjective.
Stay Warm & Dry!

19. Tents 2,3 & 4 Season Huh!

20. Tents - 2 Season
2 Season…
Venting
Rain Fly

21. Tents - 3 Season
3 Season…
Venting
Rain Fly
Vestibule

22. Tents - 4 Season
4 Season…
Venting
Rain Fly
Vestibule

23. Resource Links: http://www.therainshield.com
Fabrics (Polartec Fleece, etc.), Buckles, etc.
Long Life Food Depot (Fmrly Resourceful Foods Co.) MREs ($3ea)
Camping/hiking Gear-Great Deals if you know what you’re buying
Camping/hiking Gear Official Scout Site
Camping/hiking Gear-Special Non-Profit Section
SmartWool Socks and under clothing

24. The Wonderful World of Winter Camping
Thank you for attending the
2006 University of Scouting!
The Wonderful World of Winter Camping
Presented By:
Tom Wilkinson, Mark Bishop
& Mike Merrill
Blue Ash, Ohio - Troop
An electronic copy of this presentation as well as a copy of the handout is available from Troop Contact Mark Bishop at