Survive the snowfall: what to take on a long trip in winter? What to take on a long journey by car in winter

A topic that interests everyone who travels relatively recently. We, having skated hundreds of thousands of kilometers outside our native St. Petersburg, have already got the hang of it and we know what to take with us on a trip without other people's lists - we have our own. Yes, and those are already in the head and do not need to be read. But we are not all. Someone, I hope, the information below will greatly facilitate the collection at any time of the year.

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Once I wrote a separate post called. There was also about the first-aid kit, and about documents, and about toys. So, if you haven’t read it yet, go for a walk using the link, you will learn a lot of useful things from what to take on a trip by car if a child is traveling in it. And in the same article, I mentioned that Tanya and I had very few trips during the cold season. Now I can't say that. Now in winter we travel a lot and often. That's why I took the liberty of giving advice on how what to take on a trip in winter - for a child and parents. And the car. And at the very end of the post, I will reveal one secret that I learned recently.

What to take with you on a trip - CLOTHING

Necessarily - wool socks. Adults - 2 pairs (to be able to change wet to dry), children - 3 pairs. For every fireman.

Mittens and (not or) gloves. It is ideal for a child to take modern waterproof mittens. But our Tanka cannot stand them and walks all winter in thin knitted mittens, the fashion of which has died back in the Soviet Union. But she is comfortable in them. Minus one - get wet. Therefore, I take for her two pairs of thicker mittens and gloves - they are still more comfortable. For adults (that is, us), two pairs of something comfortable, familiar and, preferably, waterproof are enough. In second-hand stores, by the way, any leggings/mittens can be bought for only 100 rubles.

Hats. It is ideal for children on a trip (and not only) to take a hat-helmet. It is convenient to shoot, there are no these terrible ties that any child instantly pulls into non-untied knots. And the throat is closed tightly and impenetrably. You can take several hats on children's heads if they get wet, I hope one is enough for adults. For adults, a comfortable and favorite hat of any style is enough (as a rule, there are no problems with ties in adult hats).

Jackets/overalls. The most difficult point regarding children's outerwear. It is comfortable to sit in the car in pants and without a jacket, so a separate jumpsuit is ideal. Walking through the winter slush is better in one-piece overalls. Therefore, if possible, it is better to take both options on a trip. For adults, such a variety, you know, is useless.

Important addition! Even if weather forecasts promise you non-hard frosts, the top take clothes taking into account a sudden cold snap to minus 30. And take zero Celsius too. And on plus 5. In our car, Tanya traveled in fleece, putting on an autumn jacket to run to the filling toilet, relatively thin trousers and woolen socks. And she cut through the Khatyn fields in a down jacket and cotton pants. We just took off our jackets, hats and mittens in the car.

One more addition. I do not really believe in the need to dress children in the “right” clothes, when three layers - thermal / fleece / membrane guarantee comfort, lightness and non-freezing of the whole body. If you are going to run around like mad while being on the street, then this option is perfect. If you can hang before looking at something and don’t like to run at all, then at minus 10 you will simply freeze in the “correct” attire. Save it for ski trips. In Minsk, wadded pants and down jackets saved us. Although the fleece was also. Without thermal underwear, although I love him tenderly and tenderly.

Shoes. Minimum two pairs per person! Even if you're not traveling by car and are wondering what to pack, find a place for an extra pair of shoes. Shoes can get wet, scoop snow "over the edge", dampen ... Before the trip, check that your feet fit into the shoes, being dressed in woolen socks. By the way, did you know that feminine sanitary napkins absorb moisture very well? This is in case there is no way to use the grandfather's method and stuff newspapers into wet shoes.

Sweatshirts / sweaters / leggings. At least one item per person.

With clothes for "going out to people" in the evenings, I think everyone will cope individually. Take the one that suits the planned events. Plus one set of "home suit". Because in wadded trousers evaporate beer in the evening to drink. And don't forget your slippers. And then I saw in one of the reviews on Booking- There were no slippers in the room. They are quite rare there.

What to pack for your trip - RELATED PRODUCTS

Sunglasses. Yes! It can be sunny and unpleasant. The glasses help me a lot on the road not to go blind from the sun hitting my eyes through the windshield. The winter sun is sometimes brighter than the summer sun.

Protective cream. From frost. I don't think anyone will argue with that. For cheeks, noses and hands.

Hygienic lipstick. Even Kesha, on the sly from all her friends, uses my lipstick during winter trips (which I never forget to take). And Tanya is a girl in general, and she won’t even go to the store without lipstick. Be sure to take it in advance, so that later you don’t run around local supermarkets and don’t overpay!

Paper handkerchiefs. Wipe snot (after a frost, they will flow from any, even the most healthy person), put origami, if it becomes boring, leave the driver, etc. About how to entertain a child who is forced to drive hundreds of kilometers at your whim, being fastened to a car seat, I advise you to read:. I am sincerely proud that Tanya does not watch cartoons in a moving car and, I am sure, will not watch. Therefore, on the subject of "how to entertain" I will soon write a dissertation. Maybe. With examples of paper handkerchief toys.

Potty for a child. Winter is not summer, and I advise everyone to take a potty on a trip who has a child who does not go to school by age, but who has already psychologically grown out of diapers. You can’t wait until refueling, and children (especially girls) should not write in a snowdrift. And with a certain share of dexterity, you can use the pot right in the car.

What to take with you on a trip - AUTO GOODS

Here, of course, the floor must be given to Kesha, but he has no time. Therefore, I will write myself on the basis of general experience.

Antifreeze. One that will not freeze, like ours during the last road trip at minus ten, and will not defrost until the very return. You can throw snow on the windshield, but too lazy.

Wheel chains. To get out of the snow. Although they do not interfere in the summer. We would not have been interfered with on the Moscow Ring Road, when, on the very first night before a trip to Georgia, we carefully planted the car up to the very windows in the impassable Moscow mud.

For the same reason, the car must have shovel and strong tow rope.

Might be worth taking spare wipers. What if those on the glass break, and a snowstorm begins? ...

Life hack in the end

And an important life hack that not all mortals know about. But truckers often use it. In winter, it is worth taking a brick with you on a trip. The most common, red. But soaked in advance (during the day) in diesel fuel. Then pack it more tightly and take it out when you suddenly need to warm up. Such a brick burns up to 9 hours (what if someone is waiting somewhere?). It can also be (already extinguished) put in the interior of the car and used as a heater.

On winter holidays, the main task is to provide your body with the maximum feeling of comfort in sub-zero temperatures. You should not be cold, but at the same time, the clothes should absorb sweat well and leave the skin dry. To complete the task, you will have to spend money on high-quality winter clothes.

The list of things below will help you get ready for ski resort quickly and efficiently.

Clothing in the mountains

Thermal underwear should remove moisture from the skin and retain the heat that our body generates during physical activity.

You also need to take with you:

  • underwear;
  • the first layer of thermal underwear (top + bottom);
  • thermal socks (2 pcs.);
  • waterproof shoes (2 pairs);
  • thermal underwear (second layer, jacket under the throat);
  • waterproof trousers;
  • ski jacket;
  • wool cap;
  • balaclava (balaclava);
  • scarf;
  • waterproof gloves for skiing;
  • warm walking gloves

If possible, it is better to take two sets of the first layer of clothing. Since it is in contact with the body, it will need to be washed periodically.

Jackets and pants are water-resistant, so they dry faster and should hold up without any problems.

For evening trips to the city, you can use the usual things that you wear in winter.

  • In order not to forget anything important, we recommend that you look into

For skiing, a child needs everything that is on the adult list. But a ski suit for a baby will be a useful set of clothes both in the resort and in the city - purchase it in advance.

Think about what the fidget will do on the way to the ski lift and on free evenings: take educational games, coloring books, books.

first aid kit

  • painkillers;
  • headache tablets;
  • means for treating small wounds (cotton wool, bandage, brilliant green, iodine);
  • sports gels (warming and cooling);
  • medicines for colds and their symptoms;
  • medical insurance(Necessarily!);
  • ascorbic acid (improving immunity, helping to recuperate);
  • remedies for gastric poisoning;
  • hangover pills;

Be sure to buy health insurance for fractures and other complex injuries. The ambulance will not be able to climb ski slope if something happens to you. A helicopter will be called, and 15 minutes of its use in Austria will cost at least 2,000 euros!

Insurance for skiers is more expensive than usual, but with the help you can always find the best option.

Technique

  • telephone;
  • camera;
  • action-camera (if you plan to shoot your descents);
  • recharging;
  • tablet or netbook.

Phones, camera, chargers for equipment put in a separate section of the suitcase. This will make it easier to find them.

Take care of the tariff or roaming in advance if you are going to ski or snowboard far from your home region.

"Women things"

It just so happened that not a single man will take cream and hygienic lipstick with him. What else should you take with you? winter holidays woman?

  • hygienic lipstick;
  • moisturizer (and for him too!);
  • SPF cream (so that the face does not burn);
  • hair bands;
  • washcloth;
  • bath accessories;
  • robe;
  • razors and shaving foam;
  • means of protection;

Don't forget hair ties, conditioners and shampoos. Skiing with your hair down best idea. Even the braided hair ski slopes feel bad about strong wind and an abundance of snow.

Take your shaving set seriously for yourself and your significant other. It would hardly occur to men to think about the harm that frost and moist air will cause to the skin.

Even in the mountains, a woman should remain beautiful 🙂

Useful little things

  • thermos;
  • thermomugs;
  • a small wallet (preferably a belt bandage);
  • GPS-navigator and maps to it;
  • electric shoe dryer;
  • sunglasses (protection level at least 3 levels);
  • walkie-talkies (for negotiations on the slopes);
  • player (useful during walks in the fresh air);

A man should take care of the logistics of the holiday. Put snacks, such as chocolate bars, in your jacket pockets. Take the downhill routes and the entire area at the reception desk. Take care of a thermos or a thermal mug. Before going out on the slope, it should be filled not just with tea, but with liquid with sugar - this will restore the calories spent and improve well-being. Of course, in developed resorts there are many eateries or restaurants. However, skiers have the concept of "hungry" when severe hunger suddenly comes, to the point of stomach pain. This is where a sip of sweet tea and chocolate will help.

An electric shoe dryer is very useful. She dries the boots from the inside, not the outside. As practice shows, ski boots also need drying!

Write in the comments what else we forgot to add to the list and we will promptly replenish it.

The question of what to take in long trip by car in winter and how to prepare a car for a trip often arises when planning a vacation. As part of the article, we will list the necessary actions in order to feel confident and safe on the road.


Preparing a car for a long trip

First of all, we will carry out diagnostics and maintenance if less kilometers are left before maintenance than the planned mileage during the voyage.

If necessary, wash the glass - cloudy stains increase fatigue and make it difficult to manage.


What to take with you on the road as a motorist

Depending on the distance of the route, the list may vary slightly - we list only the main points.
The minimum set is the main keys, screwdrivers, a probe tester, a piece of wire with "crocodiles" (at least - it should be enough from the battery to the fuel pump) and work gloves.
(preferably forehead) with new . sufficient length and section. Spare ones will also come in handy.
Liquids for topping up - concentrate, (in extreme cases, it can also be added to the transmission), drinking water, with gasoline.
Serviceable, two durable, and, supplemented with the necessary medicines (drops for a cold, pills for headaches, etc.), and.
If you plan to turn off the road - put in the trunk: chains, tracks, mats, a shovel and a hand winch. Learn how to install the detachable tow hook and attach the cable.
A set of warm clothes and shoe covers. If your feet get wet, you can change into dry socks, this will add comfort.
For autonomous heating, making tea and food - or dry fuel, a gasoline heating pad or thermal packs, matches, a lighter.
Navigator with up-to-date maps, means of communication and to them. If you are traveling in a company in several cars, be sure to get walkie-talkies (portable LPD or PMR stations will do). This will greatly facilitate communication on the road and overtaking on the track.
Dry rations - cookies, canned food, chocolate. The presence and spoons will also be useful

Record your favorite music on a USB flash drive or disc - this will help pass the time while driving. You can expand the functionality of the head unit using.


Sitting at home in a warm chair at the computer, make lists in advance:
Surely you are a member of online communities. Take the numbers of acquaintances living along the way - this can help out in difficult moments. Ask the locals ahead of time which roads you should not drive on due to their poor coverage or traffic jams.

When leaving the country, be sure to check the specific requirements for traffic, list required documents for customs clearance (insurance, etc.). Spikes are prohibited in some states. In order not to pick them out at the border with a screwdriver, prepare the set "" in advance.

To compile the track, it is convenient to use Yandex Maps and AutoTransInfo. Leave time for deterioration weather conditions so as not to adjust plans on the way. It is better to arrive at the hotel in advance and take a walk around the territory than to hastily choose between dinner, water procedures and sleep.

Travel preparation

A common mistake is putting things off until the last minute. Make a rule that the day before the start should be free. Because for sure there are urgent chores that you can easily fit into your schedule.

Try to get enough sleep, and do not eat unfamiliar foods before the road.

There are many proverbs on the topic: “hard in learning - easy in battle”, “hope for the best, prepare for the worst”, etc. When none of the taken is useful, it's okay. But if at the right time there is no “lifeline” at hand, minor troubles can turn into problems of a completely different scale.

Follow the traffic rules, keep the car in good condition - and long-awaited vacation will be remembered only by the most pleasant impressions!

Ilya Ilmarin

So, you are going on a 3 day trip. What to take with you on the road? About it will be discussed in our article.

Brief digression

For a trip, especially a long one, prepare in advance. There are things that are not done the day before departure:

  • execution of documents, bank cards of international standard;
  • purchase of medicines, currency, tickets;
  • copying documents;
  • hotel booking.

Compose short plan, and act strictly on it. Then you won't forget anything.

Create two lists on your laptop: one for a summer trip and one for a winter trip. It will take several minutes to fill in the fields of the special program. Divide things into categories. Once compiled a list will be useful to you for each subsequent trip.

What to take on a trip

Category #1. Cash, Documents, Roadmaps

If you are going, include a road map in the list of things - it will definitely come in handy.

Documentation, bank cards, cash is best put in a backpack or bag. Always carry them with you.

So the most important list on the road:

  1. Passport, its copies. It is necessary if you are going on vacation abroad. To travel to your native places, do not forget your regular passport. Make virtual copies on a flash drive, email, phone. Play it safe. If you suddenly lose the originals, copies will come in handy.
  2. Air, railway tickets or printouts of their electronic versions.
  3. printout electronic booking hotel rooms.
  4. Medical insurances of the international policy, their copies.
  5. Driving license, documents for the car, if you go on a journey by personal transport, a copy of them.
  6. Bank cards.
  7. cash in national currency the country where you are going. Divide into 3-5 parts, put in different places.
  8. Small notebook with personal notes. Enter there the route of movement, addresses, phone numbers.

Category No. 2. Travel first aid kit

Another important point of what to take on vacation. Going on a trip without medication means risking your health. Many drugs are not sold abroad without a prescription. And the same cream for burns at the resort is many times more expensive. Therefore, it is necessary to take medicines on the road.

It is convenient to divide the preparations into two parts. In the first place, put the necessary products, such as an allergy remedy, motion sickness, or a medicine that you constantly take. Carry them with you. All other drugs belong to the second part. They can be folded into travel first aid kit and put in a suitcase. better to know in advance and prepare them.

What to take with you on a trip:

  1. Medicines for diarrhea.
  2. Antipyretic, analgesic drugs.
  3. Allergy pills.
  4. Antivirals.
  5. Antibiotics.
  6. Creams for burns, stretch marks, bruises.
  7. Medications you take on a regular basis.
  8. Pills for motion sickness.
  9. Ointment for insect bites.
  10. Bandages, cotton wool, iodine, plaster, hydrogen peroxide.

Category number 3. What to take with you on a trip from personal hygiene items, cosmetics

In this category, enter only the minimum set of what you need. Women often take with them the whole arsenal of decorative cosmetics. As a result, most of space in the suitcase is occupied by completely useless items. Take with you only what you really need!

What to take on the road:

  1. Toothbrush, paste.
  2. Shaving accessories.
  3. Comb.
  4. Solid deodorant.
  5. Liquid soap.
  6. Washcloth.
  7. Shampoo-conditioner in samples.
  8. Roll of toilet paper.
  9. Packing of dry wipes.
  10. Wet wipes packaging.
  11. Cotton swabs for ears.
  12. Disposable plastic bags (10-15 pieces).

Addition for women:

  1. 5-10 sponges.
  2. Small mirror.
  3. A couple of hair ties or hairpins.
  4. Moisturizing cream.
  5. Tweezers.
  6. Makeup remover.
  7. Pads, tampons.
  8. Mascara, a small pack of eyeshadows, lipstick.
  9. Foundation or powder.

The last two points are needed only if you cannot imagine your life without applying makeup. If you are eating at beach holiday, then it is necessary to paint only in the evening, if you go somewhere to go. This is not recommended for the beach. Therefore, you do not need 10 types of shadows and the same amount of lipstick and lip gloss. One mascara, lipstick, a pack of two types of shadows and a foundation that evens out the complexion - that's required list things on a journey from decorative cosmetics.

Category number 4. What to take on the road from things and shoes

One of the most important items on the list of what will come in handy when traveling. Think carefully about your wardrobe.

Take things according to the climate of the place where you are going. Check out the weather forecast for your holidays.

Do not take a lot of the same clothes and shoes. Statistics say that half of the things on the list are never worn on a trip.

Take with you things that are combined with each other.

Choose comfortable clothing made from natural materials. Do not take with you new shoes that have not yet been broken in and rub your feet.

What to take on vacation:

  1. Pants or jeans. For a hot climate, light, linen ones are suitable, for a cold one - from natural wool or jersey, dense knitwear.
  2. Breeches or shorts.
  3. Two T-shirts.
  4. One blouse.
  5. Sweater.
  6. Pajamas, nightgown - what you are used to sleeping at home.
  7. Light jacket, such as a windbreaker.
  8. Sneakers, sneakers made of fabric. Put them on the road.
  9. 3 changes of underwear (based on what you eat for 3 days).
  10. Slates.
  11. Swimsuit (swimming trunks), pareo for a trip to the sea.
  12. Two pairs of socks.
  13. One dress for going out and shoes (sandals) to it.
  14. Sunglasses.
  15. Headgear - hat or cap.

Category number 5. What to take with you on a trip from technology

It all depends on personal preference. Someone takes one mobile phone, the other - about a dozen items.

The optimal list of things on the road:

  1. Mobile phone;
  2. MP3 player.
  3. A laptop, if you can't imagine your life without it.
  4. Flash drive, external hard drive.
  5. For travel by personal transport, a navigator is useful.
  6. Camera or video camera.

The last point is easily replaced by a mobile phone with a good camera. If this is not the case, then take a camera - you need to bring beautiful pictures from your vacation.

Pack your equipment in a separate bag. Don't forget to everyone Charger. If you're on an airplane, take a bag with you in case your luggage gets lost.

It is not safe to connect to a public network while traveling. Use a VPN.

Category No. 6. What to take with you from food and other important little things

If the path to the resting place is not close, and you do not eat, for example, on an airplane where food is served, be sure to bring snacks with you. It is undesirable to arrange a meal in road cafes - the quality of products there is difficult to check.

Take water on the road at the rate of 1.5 liters per person. From food, dried fruits, apples and pears, peeled nuts, vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers). Wash all this beforehand, cut it and put it first in foil or parchment and only then in a bag.

If you go for a long time, for example, a day, it will come in handy:

  • boiled eggs;
  • chopped loaf, bread, thin pita bread;
  • boiled or fried chicken fillet;
  • hard cheese;
  • pastries with raisins, prunes;
  • crackers, bagels, biscuits.

Do not forget tea bags, coffee, sugar.

Important little things:

  • jackknife;
  • matches, lighter;
  • flashlight;
  • tee, extension cord for those who take a lot of equipment on a trip;
  • toothpicks;
  • food film;
  • boiler;
  • plastic mugs;
  • set of disposable tableware.

Category number 7. What to take with you on a trip with a child

If you are traveling with a child, the number of necessary items on the road increases. Take care of how to take the baby on the road, what to feed, pick up clothes and personal hygiene products.

List of things to travel with a child:

  1. Documentation. The photo of the child is pasted into the parent's passport or he has his own passport. He is issued a visa, medical insurance. You will need permission from the second parent in case of traveling with one mom or dad. These documents are required for traveling abroad.
  2. Cloth. Take the same things for a child as for an adult. Just double the amount of hiking clothes in case your little one gets dirty.
  3. Medicines for a child with chronic diseases.
  4. Food and drink. For toddlers, stock up on fruit and vegetable purees, baby food, juices, water, chopped fruit, and biscuits.
  5. Personal hygiene items: diapers, wet wipes, paper towels.
  6. Pillow under the head and a small blanket.
  7. Toys. On the road, organize an interesting leisure time for your child. Take along a couple of books, a coloring book with pencils, 2-3 favorite toys. Some take a tablet or download cartoons to their phone.
  8. Foldable stroller or baby carrier for very young travelers.
  9. Bottle, pacifier.
  10. Folding pot.

What not to take on the road

I want to take with me dear to my heart things of little use. In order for the suitcase to be lifting and not cause trouble, it is necessary to abandon items that are not useful on the way. Approach the list with a cool head. Think about what you can easily do without.

There is no room in your suitcase for the following items:

  1. Fen. It is in any decent hotel, and it does not make sense to take it from home. For independent travel cut your hair so that styling is not needed or just collect your hair in a braid (tail, bun).
  2. Books. They are heavy and take up a lot of space. Readers will love the e-book. Download several works on your mobile phone at home.
  3. Decorations. Put on a minimum: a gold chain, a pair of rings. It is better to leave the bracelet and earrings at home, especially if you are going to the sea. They are easy to lose in water. Golden watch with precious stones, brooch and other jewelry are not needed during the trip.
  4. Road iron. Take with you things that do not wrinkle. In case the thing is very wrinkled, it can be sprinkled with water and hung on a rope. Or take an iron at the reception in the hotel. But an iron on a trip is a completely unnecessary item.
  5. Scissors, wire cutters, corkscrew, screwdriver and other sharp-piercing objects. The only exception is a small folding knife.
  6. Women's bags. You won't need a clutch when traveling. One small bag or backpack containing the essentials is sufficient.

We collect the suitcase correctly

The list of travel essentials is impressive. But competent styling will allow you to collect everything in a suitcase with a volume of 45 liters.

First of all, lay out the items for the trip in separate piles by category in front of you. Place your shoes at the bottom of your suitcase. On top of her warm clothes, tight jeans. That's where the technique is. Roll up knitwear. IN separate compartments put the first aid kit, personal hygiene products, cosmetics. They are easy to get if you suddenly need them.

IN hand luggage take documents, money, house keys, phone, life-saving medicine, notebook with notes. road map and put all the documents on the car in the glove box.

Don't forget a separate bag of food and drink. If you are traveling with a child, you should have diapers, wet wipes and items for interesting leisure time with you.

Do not pack your suitcase all the way. Many airlines have weight limits (20 kg for one piece of baggage). Leave room for souvenirs.

Pack liquids in a tight bag. Separately fold shoes, clothes and other things and distribute them evenly throughout the suitcase. Put your underwear in a special pocket. In another pocket, pack cosmetics and various little things.

Place a folding bag on top of the folded items. If there is an overweight, put some things into it. The same bag is convenient to use when traveling for shopping or on excursions.

A cover or film will help protect the suitcase from dirt. Pack the suitcase itself, and it will be visible from afar on the luggage belt.

If you are traveling abroad, take a phrase book with you. The road to your destination is a great opportunity to practice foreign language. Or download audiobooks to an MP3 player.

While you are on the road, there is plenty of time. Download a movie that you have long wanted to see on your phone or laptop, read a book, make a plan to improve your performance. In a word, do something useful for which there is no time in ordinary life. You can just sleep. This is usually the time for Everyday life also no.

For travel to new country take your guidebook with you. You have time to study the culture, local cuisine, attractions, laws and regulations of the new society.

Take with you things that provide individual comfort. Someone is used to sleeping on a single pillow, someone is mortally disturbed by mosquitoes. Stock up on insect repellant. Many children are accustomed to sleeping with their favorite toy. Items will not take up much space, but with them you will feel more comfortable on the road.

Take a maximum of 2 pairs of shoes with you: flip-flops for regular walks, going to the beach, and shoes (sandals) for going to a restaurant or disco. Put on closed shoes (sneakers or sneakers). They also come in handy in case of cool weather or rain. As practice shows, shoes take up a lot of space in a suitcase, and most of it is not used.

Epilogue

For many, packing a suitcase for a trip of a few days turns into a test. Do not take two or three pairs of jeans with you - they will definitely not come in handy. Several types of the same clothing are allowed only with underwear, T-shirts and socks. One skirt, one shorts, one dress - this is enough for 3 days for sure.

The same goes for personal hygiene items. Take shampoo in disposable bags, gel, shower foam is replaced with liquid soap and a washcloth. Remember that this is easily bought in any store. The exception is a trip to the forest, where there are no benefits of civilization.

Take a snack with you, it is better to find out in advance.

Main! Do not forget:

  • documentation;
  • cash and bank cards;
  • house keys;
  • medicines that support life (insulin, for example);
  • mobile phone and charger. Check your bill in advance and find out about the rate. Do I need to connect additional service for calls abroad, for example?

These items are really necessary for a successful trip.

Winter is a tough season in literally words. Have you tried to stand on the scales in winter clothes? And here we are - and believe me, the difference is significant! But not only the weight of our body becomes larger, but also the suitcase that we are going to take with us to winter travel. If you are going to spend new year holidays not in Goa or Vietnam (which would not be bad either), but gathered in snowy Europe (Finland, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany or Poland), then our checklist is for you!

First of all, you need to take care of the suitcase - it must be large. Very big. Unless, of course, you are going to take summer tops, dresses, shorts and a straw hat with you. Now you need to take care of filling the suitcase. A very large suitcase.

1. You need to choose clothes with the calculation of the temperature difference.

Don't forget that in different cities and countries the same temperature is felt differently. For example, in Prague it will seem 2-3 degrees warmer, but in Finland you can shiver to the bone already at -10, because there such a temperature will be felt at all -20!

2. Take a good protective winter cream with you.

Preferably, it contains Shea butter, avocado oil and vitamin E.

3. Spend some money and buy some thermal underwear.

Unless, of course, you want to spend the whole winter vacation in the room or in short runs from one warm place to another. Excess clothing will not hinder movement, and you will not feel like cabbage. In addition, you can enjoy all the beauty of the place where you decided to spend the New Year holidays.

4. Sunglasses are relevant not only during a beach holiday.

Ophthalmologists say that wearing sunglasses in winter is sometimes more important than in summer! At this time of the year, our eyes are under a lot of stress due to the sparkling snow in the sun. When choosing glasses, pay attention to the material from which the lenses are made. Give preference to quality materials, such as polycarbonate.

5. Lip balm is useful not only for a woman, but also for a man.

Buy a natural wax based balm. Also pay attention to the composition: there must be vegetable oils (jojoba, shea, shea, mango, avocado, cocoa, tea tree, as well as almond, coconut, castor oils.), vitamin complexes (A, E, B, F) and plant extracts (chamomile, sage, calendula, aloe).

6. Don't be lazy and take another pair of warm shoes with you.

And stock up on warm socks. This obligatory thing while traveling in winter!

7. Protective hand cream will also Your faithful friend during winter travel.

As a rule, the composition of the winter hand cream has its own distinctive properties. He contains a large number of fatty components that nourish and form a special film. The protective cream should contain silicone components, lipids and fatty saturated oils, allantoin and beeswax and honey. Apply the cream half an hour before going outside.

8. A small first aid kit will also come in handy:

  • antiviral
  • anti-inflammatory
  • antipyretic
  • cough medicine
  • nasal drops
  • Activated carbon
  • pills for anxiety
  • painkiller
  • ointments or balms for injuries and sprains
  • antiseptics
  • adhesive plasters
  • bandage and tourniquet
  • preferably a thermometer and sphygmomanometer

We have prepared this list with you in mind.
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