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Winter Camp 2026 Packing List.md

Winter Camp 2026 Packing List

Camp Sheppard, Feb 27 – Mar 1. Cabin-based (heated). Meals provided. Two people: Chris + Slone.

Before Departure

  • Print health forms (Parts A, B1, B2) — one for Chris, one for Slone
  • Charge headlamps, battery packs & FRS radios
  • Charge iPad & phone fully before leaving
  • Check weather forecast for Enumclaw/SR-410
  • Cat food & water for Nims
  • Clean litter box
  • Prep cubmaster bag (radio pouch, sternum strap, supplies)
  • Booster pack in truck (jump starter)

Chris — Clothing

  • Base layer top (moisture-wicking, not cotton)
  • Base layer bottoms
  • Fleece mid-layer
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Waterproof pants
  • Warm pants x2 (no jeans)
  • Warm hat
  • Gloves (waterproof)
  • Wool/synthetic socks x4
  • Underwear x3
  • Snow boots
  • Yaktrax
  • Cabin slippers

Slone — Clothing

  • Base layer top (moisture-wicking, not cotton)
  • Base layer bottoms
  • Fleece mid-layer
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Waterproof/snow pants
  • Warm pants x2 (no jeans)
  • Warm hat
  • Gloves (waterproof)
  • Wool/synthetic socks x4
  • Underwear x3
  • T-shirts x2 (for cabin)
  • Snow boots
  • Cabin shoes/slippers

Sleeping

  • Chris sleeping bag (cold-rated)
  • Slone sleeping bag (cold-rated)
  • Pillows x2
  • Extra blanket (cabins can be drafty)

Essentials

  • Bicycle helmets x2 (required for snow tubing)
  • Headlamps x2
  • Water bottles x2
  • Travel mug (coffee/cocoa)
  • Day pack
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses x2 (snow glare)
  • $50 cash (Trading Post)

Toiletry & Medical

  • Chris toilet kit
  • Slone toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Towels x2 (showers available)
  • Slone medications
    • Albuterol
    • Epi Pens
    • Itch spray
  • Any other personal meds
  • First aid kit (10 Essentials)

Cubmaster Gear

  • FRS/GMRS radios (4 extra for leaders + 1 personal)
  • Clipboard + paper
  • Printed camp guide
  • iPad
  • iPad charger + cable
  • Chris — Class A uniform (shirt, neckerchief, slide)
  • Slone — Class A uniform (shirt, neckerchief, slide)

Charging & Power

  • Large battery pack (≥20,000 mAh) — for radios & phone top-ups
  • Second battery pack or multi-port USB wall charger
  • USB-A and USB-C cables x4 (radio charging + phone + iPad)
  • Power strip or small extension cord (cabin outlets are limited)
  • FRS radio charging cables/cradles (verify connector type before packing)

Tech & Entertainment

  • Books for Slone (downtime in cabin)
  • Stuffie for Slone
  • Card games

Paperwork

  • Annual Health & Medical Record — Chris (Parts A, B1, B2)
  • Annual Health & Medical Record — Slone (Parts A, B1, B2)
  • Printed roster

Slone — Backup Food

  • Peanut butter + jelly + bread
  • Snacks (granola bars, crackers, etc.)
  • Oranges

Do NOT Bring

  • Sleds (camp provides inner tubes)
  • Tents (cabin-based)
  • Cooking gear / food (meals provided)
  • Firewood
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