Winter Day Hike Packing List

This is what mine looks like:

Winter Day Hike Packing List

To wear:

• Warm/windproof trousers
• Thermal long johns – optional, I mainly only need these in windy weather 
• Thermal top
• Fleece top / mid layer
• Winter boots that can take crampons (Scarpa Ribelle HD)
• Socks + sock liners
• Gaiters 
• Warm hat 
• Gloves or mitts

To carry:

• Rucksack – bigger than summer! Mine is a Lowe Alpine – Halcyon 35+5 
• Waterproof jacket (with hood)
• Waterproof over-trousers
• Spare layer e.g. fleece top
• Spare gloves/mitts (at least two pairs)
• Spare hat
• Compass
• Map (waterproof or in waterproof case)
• Watch (Garmin Instinct Solar)
• Head torch (and ideally a spare)
• Emergency survival bag and Group Shelter
• Whistle
• First Aid Kit (small)
• Mobile phone
• Sun cream
• Sunglasses – you’d be surprised how intense the sun reflection is on clear days! (Vallon Heron Glacier)
• Goggles – essential for navigation in some conditions
• Walking poles – not everyone uses these but for me they’re essential
• Ice axe 
• Crampons 
• Food and drink
• Hot drink in a thermos flask
• Spare high energy foods (e.g. sweets or chocolate)

See also Mountaineering Scotland’s winter mountaineering clothing and equipment recommendations.