What to take for skiing? How to pack equipment with the whole family and not forget anything?

Gathering the whole family for a week-long vacation is a real challenge. Especially when it comes to skiing or snowboarding. Clothes take up a lot of space, there is equipment and something that will entertain us on long winter evenings. The beautician should have a first aid kit, and the lack of thermal underwear can lead to frostbite. So what do we need to take and how does it fit in a medium-sized passenger car?

What clothes to take on a ski trip?

While we might forget one favorite t-shirt during summer travel, or even a swimsuit we pick up at the nearest mall, thermal underwear or ski pants are a big expense, so it's worth putting together a detailed list. It should not be exaggerated, but it is certainly worth thinking about various contingencies. What if unwanted rain catches us and we want to go to the pool? Let's plan this before we leave. It will be easier for us to prepare such a list.

How to pack a cosmetic bag and first aid kit on a ski trip?

Of course, it will be necessary to take basic measures in case of a cold or injury. Especially if we are going to a small town. The availability of XNUMX-hour pharmacies can be very limited and a quick response can keep us from losing our entire trip due to a fever.

Let's not forget about care. During frost, and often in the sun, our skin is severely damaged. Let's take a cream with a large filter that will protect our complexion on the slopes. Of course, long hair must also be properly protected.

How to pack ski equipment?

This is where we run into the biggest problem. If one jacket is stuffed too much into a bag under an empty seat, and there are board games on it, then skis or a snowboard require a lot of space and adequate protection. The last thing we want during a winter trip is for sports equipment to fly around the car.

Did you imagine it? That is why the passenger part of the car is not a suitable place for loose vehicles. Moreover, it may not be completely allowed in other countries. The trunk is left, only the barrel is already very tight and just not the right length.

The safest and most convenient storage systems will be on the roof.

SKI LOCK HANDLE

If our car is spacious, we can choose a ski holder. The ones offered by Amos, for example, are locked, so we don't have to keep an eye on the equipment at every stop.

Amos ski racks are available in two versions:

• SKI LOCK 3 - 353 mm (up to 3 pairs of skis),
• SKI LOCK 5 - 582 mm (maximum for 5 pairs of skis).

The assembly of such holders is simple and is possible both on rectangular steel rods and on aluminum aerodynamic rods.

This is a relatively cheap and, above all, safe solution. The Polish company Amos tests its equipment even in Siberia, and domestic production makes prices very competitive.

TRAVELPACK Luggage box

Rooftop boxes are another option. This is an option that allows you to carry not only ski equipment, but also helmets, boots and other items of ski equipment.

The TravelPack 400 is an elegant product with a streamlined, aerodynamic shape. Thanks to its shape, it reduces air resistance and fuel consumption, and its modern design fits perfectly with new cars, even sports ones. - writes the box manufacturer - Amos company on its website.

Luggage racks are also an elegant piece of extra equipment. The Amos TRAVELPACK 400 luggage box is made of durable ABS plastic, which guarantees durability and strength. Prevents discoloration and material aging.

This means that the purchase will last for many years of winter madness, and each subsequent family trip will not end with the stress associated with packing.

See AMOS roof racks and roof boxes.

Ski packing list

List of ski clothing

• T-shirts
• hoodies/sweaters (2-3 times)
• trousers (2 pairs)
• socks and underwear (every day)
• sweatpants (1x)
• pajamas (1x)
• winter jacket - if we can't wear a sports jacket, this will lighten our luggage
• hat, gloves, scarf for the slope and another one for going outside the slope
• warm winter boots, slippers, shower slippers
• ski pants / snowboard pants
• jacket / ski / snowboard jacket
• ski/snowboard socks (2-3 is enough)
• thermoactive pants (underpants) (2x)
• thermoactive shirt (2-3x)
• sports bra
• thermoactive sweatshirt (2x)
• thermoactive underwear (3x)
• multifunctional scarf (BUFF)
• balaclava
• helmet cap
• heated clothes (for colds 🙂)

First aid kit and cosmetic bag - skiing list

• Toiletry bag,
• toothbrush and toothpaste,
• shampoo and shower gel,
• hair dryer, comb,
• cream with a high UV filter, designed for use in winter at low temperatures!
• basic medicines
• quick-drying towels (preferably 2 for hair and body + 1 for hands)

What else is worth remembering? List for skiing

• powerbank is an easy and fast way to recharge your smartphone or camera on a slope,
• thermos for hot tea
• waterproof case for documents,
• slope first aid kit,
• NRC foil - prevents cooling,
• documents (identity card, passport, driver's license, discount card, car registration certificate with valid insurance),
• accident insurance and liability insurance on the slope,
• cash or payment card,
• accommodation booking confirmation,
• phone with charger
• depending on the accommodation, if there is a kitchen, but without equipment, then the main elements of kitchen equipment so that breakfast and dinner can be prepared,
• books, board games, cards.