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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. 




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  • About Secret Forest
    • Our mission
    • Our values
    • Seasons of Change
    • Meet Our Teachers
    • Our location
    • Our day
    • In The News
  • Enrollment/ Openings
  • Current families
  • Research with Juile Ernst
  • Mighty Maple Mentorship Program
  • Consultations
  • Contact us