🧤 Cold Weather Trip — Packing List
A cold weather packing list for destinations below 10°C — layers, thermal wear and winter essentials.
Cold weather destinations demand careful layering. This list ensures you stay warm without overpacking — from base layers to a proper coat and accessories.
Clothing
Thermal base layers × 3
Warm jumpers × 3
Heavy coat/parka
Waterproof outer layer
Warm trousers × 2
Thermal socks × 5
Waterproof boots
Warm hat + gloves
Scarf
Underwear × 5
Health & Comfort
Lip balm (chapped lips)
Moisturiser (dry skin)
Hand cream
Paracetamol
Hot water bottle
Documents
Passport
Travel insurance
Flight + hotel confirmations
Cash/cards
Common Questions
What should I pack for a cold weather trip?
Cold weather destinations demand careful layering. This list ensures you stay warm without overpacking — from base layers to a proper coat and accessories. The checklist above covers the key categories. For a fully personalised, interactive version you can check off as you pack, use the Packing List Builder.
How many clothes should I pack?
For a 7-day trip, aim for one outfit per day up to 5 days, then plan on doing laundry. Rolling clothes saves space and reduces wrinkles. Use packing cubes to keep categories separate and make unpacking faster at your destination.
What should go in my carry-on bag?
Always carry-on: passport and travel documents, medications, phone and charger, a change of clothes, valuables, and any liquids in containers under 100ml in a clear zip-lock bag. Items marked "carry-on" in the list above should never go in checked luggage.
Related Tools
Packing List Builder — interactive
Weather — check your destination
Flight Time Calculator
Tip Calculator