05/21/2026
Packing list! (Finally)
Go bag
Gen III ECWCS Level 1 Bundle ( 2 sets)
$53 @ Tru-Spec
Extreme Cold Weather Arctic Mitten $35 @ Army Navy Outdoors
Backup cold weather gloves ECW flyers Mitt $17 @ Sportsman Guide
Balaclava Neck gaiter $20-40 @ Carhartt. Also check at military surplus stores
Wool socks (10 pair) River, Smartwool
V***r barrier or bunny boots $150-250 surplus stores
Hydration/survival
Wide mouth Nalgenes (2x) $15-20 @ REI and Amazon
Field stove $110-160 /Bass Pro
Headlamp w/lithium batteries $40-90
Hand warmers $10-20 @ Target, Walmart, Amazon.
Woodland 3-Layer ECWCS Sleeping Bag System $400 @ Army Navy Outdoors
B Bag
* 5–7 additional pairs wool socks
* 3–4 extra base layer tops/bottoms
* Fleece layer
* ECWCS Level 5 soft shell
* ECWCS Level 7 parka
* Waterproof shell layer
* Extra gloves and liners
* Hygiene kit
* Wet weather bags / dry sacks
* Spare boot insoles
* Foot powder
* Small repair kit
* Spare eye protection
* Extra batteries
C Bag
* Dry sleeping-only base layers
* Camp booties/slippers
* Additional fleece blanket
* Extra waterproof bags
* Snacks/high-calorie food
* Baby wipes
* Additional gloves
* Foam sitting pad
* Sleeping pad (extremely important)
* Spare boot laces