How to pack for a winter trip? You’ll need layered clothes (as several layers keep heat better than one thick piece of clothing), insulated boots, gloves, and scarves. Compact umbrellas and moisture-wicking socks might also come in handy, so consider packing them as well. Want to learn more about winter travel essentials and getting ready for your snowy adventures? Then keep reading this article!

Winter Travel Essentials

You’ve chosen your winter wonderland destination, and it’s time to pack—do you know what you’ll need to bring with you? If not, don’t worry—here’s a comprehensive list of the winter travel essentials:

  • layered clothing (from light T-shirts, through pullovers to a good coat),
  • thermal-insulated clothes,
  • waterproof coats, trousers, boots (outer-layer clothes)
  • several pairs of moisture-wicking socks,
  • insulated boots,
  • two pairs of gloves (we know how single gloves like to go missing, so it’s good to have a second pair for emergencies),
  • two scarves,
  • thermal flask,
  • sanitizer (if you need to wash your hands, this is safer than using water),
  • baby wipes,
  • lighter,
  • pocket or headlamp (winter nights get really dark),
  • physical list with emergency numbers (especially if traveling abroad).

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How to Pack for a Winter Trip? Our 4 Tips

Knowing what to pack for a winter trip, we can discuss how to do this. What tips do we have for you?

Pack Up More Clothes Than You Need

Even with the best insulated clothes, it’s possible you’ll get wet. That’s why we recommend packing slightly more clothes than you theoretically need for your winter trip. This is especially true for underwear and socks, though taking an extra top or two won’t hurt.

Roll Your Clothes to Pack More of Them

Our second packing tip for winter is simple: roll your clothes when packing. This will help you fit more clothes into your luggage, which is important, especially considering that you should pack more than you need.

Use Vacuum Seal Bags

Such bags will help you protect your smaller belongings from getting wet. Therefore, use them when packing and take several extra vacuum bags with you.

Make a List

Even if you’re just planning to sightsee one of the best winter cities without going out to nature too much, you’ll need a good list—a piece of paper (or a digital file) where you write down all your winter essentials. Follow the list when packing, and you won’t forget a thing!

YouMap—Your Winter Travel Essential

If you plan a memorable trip in winter, make YouMap, our social mapping app, your essential. With our application, you’ll be able to:

  • plan your trip (also collaboratively) with all the most important places and attractions marked on a map,
  • find maps of your destination created by other users that contain their reviews and recommendations,
  • share your plan and ask other YouMap users for tips regarding your destination,
  • journal your winter travel, adding photos and descriptions of your adventures to the map,
  • send the journal of your adventures to friends and family (you can generate a link to your map!).

Interested? Download our app and read our article on how to create a new map on YouMap! We’re sure you’ll love it!

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The Takeaway

Knowing what winter travel essentials you need and how to pack them, you’re ready for your snow-white adventure! Don’t forget YouMap—your source of inspiration, itinerary planner, and journal at the same time!

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