Winter Holiday Travel Checklist: 10 Essential tips of packing for cold weather

Winter holidays come with thrilling activities for everyone in the family from snowboarding, zip-lining, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, skiing and village tour to camping outdoor. It calls with different preparation as holidays in the snow is fun.

Clothes are the most important part of the winter holidays. Carry layers such as thermal innerwear, t-shirt, top and pants and one or two jackets.

On your winter holidays try to carry boots that are closed-toed shoes and protective as well. You need specialised footwear for walking in snow and can rent them from the resort as well.

For each one of you hats, polarized sunglasses and scarves are mandatory. Scarves give you warmth while gloves keep safe from frostbites. If your jacket doesn’t have a hood, hats and caps keeps you safe.

A first Aid kit is a must to carry to get insured by taking medical treatment while having a cold or fever in the cold weather. Along with that don’t forget to keep band-aids, antiseptic cream and medications for any injury.

Cold weather brings dryness together. Always carry moisturizer during travelling in cold weather and most importantly sunscreens for children’s. The sun can be severe even in winters.

If you want to explore the destination outdoors as the weather is pleasant, it is advised to have a planned schedule of your journey. If you want to plan some outdoor activities along with sightseeing and relaxing by alluring the pleasant place; a schedule is necessary.

Winter is the season of hunger. We almost crave for snacks during an outing. Children usually get bored and seek for snacks. It is perfect to get them busy. Some parents take mini-snacks for them or can buy it from any resort as per pre-packed appetizers.

Usually, in cold weather, Camera functions slightly different. You need both batteries and camera to get defrosts before going outdoor. You should not forget to take an extra battery along with cleaning material for your camera lenses.

Always keep priory charger and battery chargers along in your backpack as mobiles are only one essential in today’s life. It consists of cameras as well so if you don’t have a camera handy it is completely fine. Phones are important as you can reach to your people if you are stuck somewhere outside.

During winter vacation there is always the possibility of inclement weather. In this time indoor activities help to pass time. Indoor sports, board games to activities such as colouring, drawing, and pottery you can spend time with your children. If the weather is suitable outside; the resort arranges activities such as snowboarding, sledging, skiing and tubing to make your vacation memorable.

Make a pre-planned list for winter places to rush off as the winter settles down. Make your right backpack and don’t forget to carry less during travel- the most important point while travelling is to have minimal luggage.