Winter Vacation Packing List
Stay warm on cold weather getaways. Complete packing list for winter travel, ski trips, and snowy destinations.
Winter travel requires strategic packing to stay warm without overpacking. This cold weather packing list uses the layering system to prepare you for everything from mountain ski resorts to chilly city breaks.
Complete Packing Checklist
🧵 Base Layers
- Thermal underwear tops (2-3)
- Thermal underwear bottoms (2-3)
- Merino wool t-shirts
- Warm socks (wool blend)
- Sock liners
🧥 Mid Layers
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Down or synthetic puffy jacket
- Wool sweaters (2-3)
- Warm pants or jeans (2-3)
- Flannel shirts
🧤 Outer Layers
- Waterproof winter jacket
- Waterproof pants (for snow)
- Warm winter coat
- Insulated gloves
- Liner gloves (for phone use)
- Warm hat or beanie
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Earmuffs
👢 Footwear
- Waterproof winter boots
- Warm boot insoles
- Multiple pairs of warm socks
- Slippers for indoors
- Shoe dryer (optional)
❄️ Cold Weather Essentials
- Hand warmers
- Toe warmers
- Lip balm (prevents chapping)
- Heavy moisturizer
- Sunscreen (snow reflects UV)
- Sunglasses
- Thermos for hot drinks
📱 Documents & Tech
- ID and passport
- Travel insurance
- Phone and charger
- Portable charger (extra capacity - cold drains batteries)
- Camera
- Waterproof phone case
Pro Packing Tips
- Layer, layer, layer - Multiple thin layers insulate better than one thick layer
- Choose merino wool - It regulates temperature and resists odor
- Keep extremities warm - Hands, feet, and head lose heat fastest
- Waterproof is essential - Wet clothes in cold weather are dangerous
- Bring extra batteries - Cold weather drains them quickly
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