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Winter Ranger

Cold weather demands cold weather gear. Mountain phase in the winter will test your limits — waffle layers, beanies, and glove inserts aren't optional.

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-20°
Possible Wind Chill
5+
Cold Weather Layers
3
Pair Wool Socks Min
61
Days in the Suck
Rangers engaging in winter firefight
Mountain Phase
Contact in the tree line. Every round counts when your fingers can't feel the trigger.
Frozen rucksack covered in ice
The Reality
Your ruck after 48 hours in the mountains.
Sniper in winter position
Overwatch
Hours in the snow. One shot.
Soldier in winter operations
Cold Weather Ops
Layers are life. Get them right or get recycled.
Platoon in winter defensive position
Defensive Posture
Squad position in the snow. Weapons up, eyes out.
Winter Packing List

What You Need for Cold Weather

Everything tagged "seasonal" is specific to winter classes. Essentials are required regardless of when you go.

Cold Weather Layers
Waffle Top & BottomSeasonal
Beanie (Black)Seasonal
Gloves (Tactical)Seasonal
Neck GaiterSeasonal
Wool Socks (3+ pair)Essential
Poncho & Liner (Woobie)Essential
Sleeping Mat / PadEssential
Standard Gear
Ruck (ALICE / MOLLE)Essential
Patrol CapEssential
Boots (Broken In)Essential
Boot Laces (Spare)Essential
550 CordEssential
Eye Pro (Clear)Essential
Ear Pro (Foam Plugs)Essential
Knives (Folding/Fixed)Essential
Consumables
Foot PowderEssential
Lip BalmSeasonal
Hand WarmersSeasonal
MoleskinEssential
Steel WoolOptional
Sewing KitOptional
Tactical Accessories
Cat Eye BandsEssential
Batteries (AA/AAA/CR123A)Essential
WatchesEssential
Lensatic CompassEssential
Admin & Writing
Rite in the Rain NotebookEssential
Rite in the Rain PensEssential
Map CasesEssential
Sheet ProtectorsEssential
Letter Writing MaterialOptional
Hygiene
Microfiber TowelsEssential
Soap (Bar)Essential
Shaving KitEssential
Dental Cleaning PicksEssential
Dawn Dish SoapOptional
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Winter Gear Picks

RANGER BEERS
CUSTOM
Pre-Order
Ranger Beers
Waffle Bottoms w/ Velcro Legs
$59.99
Ranger Beers Signature
ROTHCO
Rothco
Beanie (Black Watch Cap)
$9.99
Winter Essential
MECHANIX
Mechanix Wear
Gloves — M-Pact Tactical
$34.99
Winter Essential
DARN
TOUGH
Darn Tough Vermont
Socks — Boot Midweight Cushion
$30.00
Clothing — Premium
THERM-A-REST
Therm-a-Rest
Sleeping Mat / Pad — Z Lite SOL
$54.99
Gear — All Seasons
ROTHCO
Rothco
Poncho Liner (Woobie)
$54.99
Gear — All Seasons
HOTHANDS
HotHands
Hand Warmers (10-Pack)
$7.99
Winter Seasonal
ROTHCO
Rothco
Boot Laces — 72" (3-Pack)
$7.99
Clothing — Essential
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