Whether you are planning a visit to beautiful winter destinations like Whistler, Mount Tremblant, Iceland or places with much more favorable winter conditions, you have to be well prepared to enjoy a dream winter vacation. How do I get prepared you might ask – A winter travel packing list.
Travelling with the correct packing list is crucial if you intend to enjoy your holiday or vacation in a winter destination. In this post, we will be sharing with you all the best clothing and gear for winter travel. We wrote this packing list to help you remember to plan your winter vacation better.
Enjoy:
The Only Winter Travel Packing List You’ll Ever Need
1. LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACK:
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Deciding on a good quality backpack or suitcase is an important choice for your trip. It will help if you choose bags or backpacks with several pockets that can make room for all your essentials to avoid the difficult task of carrying heavy luggage during your winter holiday.
2. HEAVY COAT:
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A heavy coat or jacket is undoubtedly a winter travel essential. You can get as many of your favorite colors as you would like to serve as a trench coat in wrapping up your warm layers.
3. SCARVES:
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Bringing a scarf along should be at the top of your winter travel packing list. To avoid a cold neck and ruining your holiday by catching a cold, pack different colours of thick scarves that you can wear to any outfit and use as a shawl during a flight or whenever it gets too chilly.
4. SWEAT SHIRTS:
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Bringing different exciting colours of oversized and cosy sweaters is a stylish way to rock your winter trip. Sweaters are particularly a good choice for layering and lounging because you can pair your sweater with anything you want to wear.
5. WINTER BOOTS:
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With plenty of boot styles available, you can wear a casual pair of boots to keep warm and look trendy at the same time. Ensure you get good quality winter boots that are waterproof enough to keep your feet dry and comfortable when you dig them in the snow.
6. DOWN JACKET:
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If you’re travelling for a winter holiday with light bags in hand, be sure to pack some down jackets because they are true life savers. They are the best options to keep you warm and ready for colder destinations.
7. WOOL SOCKS:
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As you’re packing up in preparation for a cold winter vacation, remember to take some cosy and thick wool socks to keep you comfortable and warm, especially if you’re heading towards snowy destinations.
8. TRAVEL UMBRELLA:
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We can’t predict how windy, icy or snowy the weather can get, so you mustn’t go anywhere without your umbrella, no matter how much you plan for a winter trip. It could be a small umbrella that fits perfectly into your backpack, purse or car glove box.
9. GLOVES:
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It would help to ensure that you get waterproof gloves if you plan on engaging in fun activities like a snow fight but most importantly, to keep your hands warm and prevent them from getting wet once you pick up a snowball.
10. EAR MUFFS:
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You must keep your ears warm during your winter holiday. Putting them on can feel very restricting but ensure you bring some ear muffs in case there’s a change in the weather and it gets freezing out there.