Cold weather travel is one of the most challenging things you can take on in your life. Freezing temperatures can undermine even your best-laid plans if you don’t plan properly.
So, how can you properly manage cold-weather travel? What should you be doing?
One of the most annoying things about cold weather travel is the sheer bulk of the items that you need to bring with you. Blankets and thick coats take up all of the space in your bag, leaving nothing left over for anything else. These items are also heavy, so they can mean that you will often exceed the standard weight limits on airlines.
The good news is that you can use compression packing cubes. The idea here is to use compression cubes that mechanically squeeze the air out of your luggage instead of using a vacuum, which you might not have on the way home.
You can also use the “wear your bulk” rule. The idea here is to literally wear your coat and thick clothing onto the airline so it doesn’t count as part of your baggage allowance.
The final option is to use the glove compartment tricks. The idea here is to pack your gloves, beads, and thick socks inside your shoes to reduce dead space in your luggage.
Just take any old thick clothing with you for cold weather travel. Instead, make sure you’re going to the right brands and using the proper products. For example, you could explore womens thermal gloves from HeatHolders.
Specialist products have specific technologies built into them to retain more heat and ensure that your travel experience is as pleasant as possible. The last thing you want when you’re exploring Norwegian fjords or heading to Tierra del Fuego in Argentina is for your hands and feet to be freezing all the time. All you want to do is get back to base.
Another hack is to use technology and batteries to keep things warm. Remember, lithium-ion batteries are famous for hating the cold, and if they fall below a certain temperature, it can cause your battery levels to plummet.
Make sure you keep your phone and portable power banks in an inside pocket close to your body. If you can, bring a chemical heat hand warmer with you for your tech. This means that if temperatures plummet well below zero, you can still keep all of your batteries in a warmer environment.
You should also use a water bottle that’s able to keep your water liquid. Thermal flasks are okay, but specifically heated water bottles are also well worth investing in. These often have circuits that keep the battery warm at the same time.
Finally, ensure your footwear is comfortable for cold weather. Loosen your laces and pack merino wool socks. Make sure you dry your shoes with newspaper when you get to a warmer environment so they don’t get soaked with snow.
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