Backpack & Water Bottle

• Child-sized backpack (18 L–25 L)

• Comfortable straps and sternum clip

• Water bottle: 16–24 oz

• Insulated stainless steel preferred for year round use (name label)

Base Layers (next to skin)

• Merino or synthetic long-sleeve top

• Merino or synthetic thermal leggings

• Lightweight synthetic shirt/leggings     for warm days

Mid Layers (Insulation)

• Fleece jacket or fleece hoodie

• Fleece pants

• Lightweight wool or synthetic    sweater

• For cold days: synthetic puffy jacket or thicker fleece

Outer Layers

Rain/All-Weather Gear

• Fully waterproof rain jacket

• Waterproof rain pants or bibs

• Waterproof hood that stays on securely

Cold & Snow Gear

• Insulated waterproof winter coat

• Waterproof snow pants or snow bibs

Extremities

Hats

• Fleece or wool beanie for cold days

• Sun hat for warm seasons

• Waterproof hat or hood for rain

Gloves/Mittens

• Fleece or wool mittens

• Waterproof mittens/gloves for rain & snow

• Winter system: liner gloves + waterproof mittens

Socks & Footwear

• Merino wool socks (avoid cotton)

• Waterproof boots (rain or mud)

• Insulated boots for winter

• Breathable hiking shoes for warm, dry days