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Winter Survivor

Sub-freezing overnight is the design temperature, not the failure mode.

Customize This Loadout 42 items
Total Weight
25.2 lb
402 oz
Total Cost
$1,981
42 items
Internal Volume
34.5 / 40 L
5.5 L free
Overall Readiness
96/100
Strong
Water Capacity
1.0 L
container storage
Est. Food Duration
4.2 days
3 food items
Pack Capacity Used
86%
internal volume
External Carry
2.0 lb
4 items outside pack
Internal Volume34.5 L / 40 L
Inside pack: 23.2 lbOutside pack: 2.0 lbTotal carry: 25.2 lb

Mission

A cold-weather loadout that treats hypothermia as the primary threat. Redundant fire, redundant insulation, redundant shelter.

Who this is for

Northern-climate residents and winter travelers who need a bag that works when the temperature drops into the teens.

Strengths

  • Two independent insulation systems
  • Three ignition sources plus tinder
  • Warm sleep down to 20°F

Tradeoffs

  • Heavy — wool and insulation add up
  • Bulky sleep system consumes most of the pack
  • Fuel and canister add non-trivial weight

Coverage highlights

Water · 100Food · 100Cooking · 100Medical · 100

What's in the bag

16 categories

Water

3 · 9.6 oz

Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth

Essential

Bomb-proof 1L water bottle.

×1
Qty
6.2 oz
Weight
$15
Cost
Int.
Side
Why it's here: The reference bottle. Wide mouth accepts most filters and ice.
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Sawyer Squeeze

Essential

Hollow-fiber squeeze filter, 0.1 micron.

×1
Qty
3 oz
Weight
$39
Cost
Int.
Side
Why it's here: Filters up to 100,000 gallons. Light, packable, and near-universal in the community.
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Aquatabs (30-pack)

Recommended

Chlorine dioxide purification tablets.

×1
Qty
0.4 oz
Weight
$12
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Redundancy for when a filter fails or you're moving fast.
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Food

3 · 65.0 oz

Mountain House 72-hr Pouches

Recommended

Freeze-dried entrees, add hot water.

×1
Qty
30 oz
Weight
$45
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: 5,000+ kcal for 72 hours in under 2 lbs.
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Clif Bars (12-pack)

Recommended

No-cook backup calories.

×1
Qty
30 oz
Weight
$15
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: No prep, no water — critical if you're moving.
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Peanut Butter To-Go Cups

Recommended

Dense, calorie-rich protein.

×1
Qty
5 oz
Weight
$6
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Serious calorie density in a pack-friendly form.
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Cooking

3 · 13.2 oz

MSR PocketRocket 2

Essential

Ultralight canister stove.

×1
Qty
2.6 oz
Weight
$50
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Boils a liter in ~3.5 minutes. Reliable across conditions.
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IsoPro Fuel 110g

Recommended

Canister fuel — small.

×1
Qty
7 oz
Weight
$6
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: One small canister boils water for ~12 meals.
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TOAKS Titanium 750ml Pot

Essential

Titanium cook pot with lid.

×1
Qty
3.6 oz
Weight
$39
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: One pot handles boil, cook, and drink.
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Medical

2 · 24.0 oz

MyMedic MyFAK Mini

Essential

Compact trauma + first-aid kit.

×1
Qty
20 oz
Weight
$100
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Trauma essentials (tourniquet-ready) in a low-profile pouch.
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Personal Meds & OTC Pack

Essential

3-day supply of prescriptions + ibuprofen, imodium, benadryl.

×1
Qty
4 oz
Weight
$25
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Prescriptions are irreplaceable in a disaster.
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Shelter

8 · 171.3 oz

20°F Synthetic Sleeping Bag

Recommended

Three-season synthetic mummy bag.

×1
Qty
48 oz
Weight
$120
Cost
Int.
Bottom
Why it's here: Handles most overnight temps down to 20°F. Synthetic keeps loft when wet — down doesn't.

Bivy Sack

Recommended

Waterproof-breathable outer shell for a sleeping bag.

×1
Qty
14 oz
Weight
$150
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: Adds 10°F of warmth and turns any bag into a shelter of last resort.
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Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sol Pad

Recommended

Closed-cell foam sleeping pad.

×1
Qty
14 oz
Weight
$55
Cost
Ext.
Exterior
Why it's here: Insulation from cold ground is what saves you. No puncture risk.
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Wool Blanket

Recommended

Heavy military-style wool blanket.

×1
Qty
64 oz
Weight
$60
Cost
Int.
Bottom
Why it's here: Warm even when wet. Fire-resistant. Doubles as a wrap or ground cover.
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Aqua Quest Defender 10x7 Tarp

Essential

Silicone-coated waterproof tarp.

×1
Qty
20 oz
Weight
$60
Cost
Int.
Bottom
Why it's here: Rain shelter in five minutes. Doubles as ground sheet.
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SOL Emergency Bivy

Essential

Reflective emergency bivy sack.

×1
Qty
3.8 oz
Weight
$20
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: Reflects 90% of body heat back to you. Fits in a pocket.
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550 Paracord — 50 ft

Essential

Type III military-spec paracord.

×1
Qty
3 oz
Weight
$8
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: Shelter lines, repair, lashing, snares. Inner strands strip out for fine work.
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Aluminum Y-Beam Tent Stakes (8)

Recommended

8-pack of Y-beam aluminum stakes.

×1
Qty
4.5 oz
Weight
$15
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: A tarp without stakes is a burrito. These hold in loose soil.

Fire

3 · 2.0 oz

Bic Mini Lighter

Essential

The reference lighter.

×1
Qty
0.4 oz
Weight
$3
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Two of them are always in a bug out bag.
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Exotac nanoStriker XL Ferro Rod

Essential

Compact ferrocerium rod.

×1
Qty
1.1 oz
Weight
$25
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Works soaking wet, in the wind, forever.
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UST Tinder-Quik Tabs

Recommended

Waterproof cotton tinder.

×1
Qty
0.5 oz
Weight
$5
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Ignites off a single ferro spark, even wet.
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Navigation

2 · 5.6 oz

Suunto MC-2 Compass

Essential

Mirrored baseplate compass.

×1
Qty
2.6 oz
Weight
$60
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Pairs with paper maps for reliable land nav.
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Regional Paper Map

Essential

Waterproof local map.

×1
Qty
3 oz
Weight
$15
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: No batteries. Works when the grid doesn't.

Lighting

2 · 4.4 oz

Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp

Essential

400-lumen headlamp with red mode.

×1
Qty
3 oz
Weight
$55
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Hands-free light is a game-changer at night.
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Olight i3T EOS Flashlight

Recommended

180-lumen keychain flashlight.

×1
Qty
1.4 oz
Weight
$25
Cost
Ext.
Hip
Why it's here: Backup light. AAA cell is universal.
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Power

2 · 25.0 oz

Anker Power Bank 24k

Essential

24,000 mAh USB-C PD power bank.

×1
Qty
22.6 oz
Weight
$130
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: 5+ full phone recharges + laptop-capable.
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CR123A Lithium Batteries (4-pack)

Recommended

3V lithium cells.

×1
Qty
2.4 oz
Weight
$18
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Powers high-lumen tactical flashlights and NV gear. Long shelf life.

Communications

1 · 15.0 oz

Midland ER310 Emergency Radio

Essential

NOAA weather radio with hand crank.

×1
Qty
15 oz
Weight
$70
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: The only comm that keeps working when everything else fails.
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Tools

3 · 24.0 oz

ESEE-4 Fixed-Blade Knife

Essential

Full-tang 1095 carbon fixed blade.

×1
Qty
8 oz
Weight
$165
Cost
Ext.
Hip
Why it's here: The single most useful tool in a bag.
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Silky Pocketboy 130 Saw

Essential

Folding pull-stroke saw.

×1
Qty
7.5 oz
Weight
$55
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: Actually cuts firewood. A hatchet's weight, half the size.
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Leatherman Wave+

Essential

17-tool multi-tool.

×1
Qty
8.5 oz
Weight
$110
Cost
Ext.
Hip
Why it's here: Pliers alone justify the weight.
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Repair

1 · 3.2 oz

Gorilla Tape Handy Roll

Essential

10 yd of heavy-duty tape.

×1
Qty
3.2 oz
Weight
$5
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: Fixes gear, dresses wounds, seals bags.
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Clothing

4 · 29.3 oz

Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Jacket

Recommended

Packable insulating layer.

×1
Qty
8 oz
Weight
$70
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: Warmth-to-weight leader; packs to a grapefruit.

Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite Rain Suit

Recommended

Disposable-grade rain jacket + pants.

×1
Qty
8.5 oz
Weight
$25
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: Being wet in the cold is a killer. This is cheap insurance.
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Smartwool Merino Crew Socks

Essential

Wool hiking socks.

×1
Qty
2.8 oz
Weight
$24
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: Blisters end evacuations. Fresh wool socks prevent them.
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Change of Base Layers

Recommended

Underwear, t-shirt, socks.

×1
Qty
10 oz
Weight
$40
Cost
Int.
Main
Why it's here: Dry, clean baselayer resets everything.

Hygiene

2 · 6.0 oz

Compressed Wet Wipes

Recommended

Pop-up compressed wipes.

×1
Qty
4 oz
Weight
$10
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Field bath, wound cleanup, morale.
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Hand Sanitizer 2oz

Recommended

Alcohol gel.

×1
Qty
2 oz
Weight
$3
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Cross-contamination is a real risk in the field.
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Documents

2 · 4.4 oz

Waterproof Document Pouch

Essential

Copies of ID, insurance, cash.

×1
Qty
4 oz
Weight
$20
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Recovery starts with proving who you are.
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Emergency Cash ($200 mixed)

Essential

Small bills.

×1
Qty
0.4 oz
Weight
$200
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Cards don't work when the grid is down.

Signals & Visibility

1 · 0.5 oz

Fox 40 Pealess Whistle

Essential

Loud (120 dB) rescue whistle.

×1
Qty
0.5 oz
Weight
$8
Cost
Int.
Top
Why it's here: Screaming loses your voice in ten minutes. A whistle doesn't.
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