Gear Recommendations 

• Winter boots- these have removable liners for drying, they don’t have velcro straps, zippers or buckles that pop open during play, they are warm, and can be passed down when outgrown
  • Stonz Trek Boots (NOT Scout!)
  • Baffin Snowgoose or Mustang Boots
  • Kamik Rocket Boots
• Neck gaiter- fleece OR wool keeps the frostbite away (nylon and other fabrics don’t cut it). If you have 2 then when one gets wet from their breath or slimy from their snot (I know it is gross but it happens) they can put a clean dry one on!
  • Turtle Fur
• Wool socks- Merino wool is a soft, not scratchy fiber. Keep an eye on the percent of it that the product contains, the more the better! 
  • Oaki Kids Merino wool socks (single pair or 6-pack)
    • Coupon code below
  • Chasing Windmills
  • Polarn Medium Thick Rib Wool socks
• Wool long underwear- these are 100% wool and so warm on even our coldest days. Other long underwear will work but these would be a great gift from grandparents!
  • Iksplor- small, sister/women owned business out of WY
    • Coupon code below
  • Ella’s Wool 
    • Coupon code below
  • Menique- rompers/one pieces are not recommended as they can’t go to the bathroom without taking everything off
• Rain boots- light, durable, the handles don’t get in the way of a child learning to cover their own boots independently and they have a good resale value
  • Crocs- Handle it Rain Boots

Provided at school but you might consider using at home as well:

• Mittens- I have finally found a pair of mittens I like!
  •  But… they no longer make them :( They are BURTON brand. Other styles look like good options as well. 
• Snow pants
  • Lands End- Kids Squall waterproof iron knee bibs (I prefer the bibs over the pants)
• Winter Parka
  • Lands End- Kids Expedition Parka
• Rain pants- I prefer the bib style but these are also available in the pant style.
  • Polarn O Pyret- shell rain bibs

Gear Codes

• Land’s End often runs great sales (40-60% off), I would discourage from ever purchasing anything at full price.
  • If you find this gear used it ofen still has a lot of life left in it!
• Oaki discount code for $29.99+: SecretForestPlayschool
• Iksplor: OUTDOORSCHOOL20 (20%)
• Ella’s Wool: SecretFP22
• Family discount program with Polarn O’Pyret
• I encourage you to check out Duluth Gear Exchange! 
• Discount clothing sites can also be explored, such as kidizen, ThredUP, and WornWear.