Do NOT Pack for Winter Trip in ONLY a Carry-On Bag

Today's travel tips teach you what not to pack for a cold winter trip in carry-on luggage. #traveltips #wintertips #packingtips

My items to pack for a winter trip:
Red pants: sold out Loft

Chapters:
00:00 Winter trip packing tips
:18 Do not pack sweatshirts
:32 Pack thin layers
2:13 Do not pack sneakers
2:35 Not waterproof shoes
3:13 Do not pack jewelry
4:02 Do not pack cotton shirts
4:38 Do not forget neckwear
5:15 Jacket with no water-repellent
5:48 Do not overpack makeup
6:01 Cotton socks
6:28 Slick-sole boots
7:02 Ski bib one piece
7:31 Do not forget skin care
8:53 3 essentials to pack
9:43 Lightweight essential
10:31 Do not forget to pack in outer pocket
10:53 Personal item bag

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[missmelodies]

As a Canadian, my best tip is to pack leggings and baggy or loose jeans. Layered, the bagginess leaves an air pocket that stays warm, while the leggings are just additional insulation. Tight pants are wayyy colder than loose ones!

[deniseyoung]

I watched Samantha Brown pack for winter. She packed her carryon with packing cubes, then expanded the bag, put in her puffer coat, and rezipped the expander. She basically used the suitcase as a compression cube.

[liss]

I was traveling from Texas to Washington state a few winters ago. Before leaving the house my son FaceTimed with me and showed me how hard it was snowing. I wore my snow boots on the plane and my winter coat. My coat was a great blanket for my cold evening flight. When we landed it looked like it was at least a foot of snow piling up outside. While waiting for my suitcase (i had to bring a few things for family) I overheard a group of ladies wishing they had worn/brought their winter shoes. I informed them where the local malls are located and they thanked me. They were on a girls trip to Leavenworth. First time for them to visit in the winter. I recommended thermal underwear and waterproof outerwear. Leavenworth is so beautiful in winter and I wanted them to have a good time and not be miserable from the cold and snow.

[shellykzookzoo]

Great video again! I live in a cold weather state and by the end of winter if it is over 40 degrees, we start ditching the heavy coats and you will even see people wearing shorts. It is like we get used to the cold. One thought is most towns have a thrift shop and you can get sweaters and other cold weather items really cheap. If you find you are cold and need some warm items, check a thrift shop out. Now, I usually travel to defrost from the cold but realize snow happens and sometimes it can be rather deep and you might have to walk through it to get to the rental car or other transportation. Don’t wear sandals if you are coming from a warm weather place. Ask me how I learned that lesson….. Wear good winter shoes/boots that go above your ankles. I always stuff my gloves and hat in my coat pockets. Coat pockets are perfect for those bulky things that take up too much space in the personal item. Last, Walmart and Amazon usually have thermal underwear. That can really keep you warm, makes a great base layer and is usually not horribly expensive. When our weather gets below zero, I wear it under my jeans. At the end of the season, I often find thermal underwear for $5-10 on clearance. Oh one last thing, ice is slippery and sometimes you can’t see it. Tread on shoes/boots matters. Walk like a penguin so you don’t fall. A fall on black ice can ruin a winter vacay.

[brenda]

I usually wear my winter snow boots on the plane when traveling to visit family in Alaska, but a few Christmases ago, thought id just leave them in Alaska for my trip home and wore my Skechers on the plane instead. Big mistake! Arriving into Seattle, flights were cancelled/delayed due to bad weather in Seattle. I made it to my hotel (barely, taxis stopped running), but found out that once at my hotel, no food was available and nobody was able to deliver from nearby restaurants. I could see restaurants across the street, but couldn’t navigate the ice in those stupid Skechers! I knew it was snowy and icy in Seattle, but didn’t expect the city to have to shut down because of it. Now I know and I learned a lot of lessons that trip.

[amyhoyle]

I live in a cold climate state. I recommend a power bank that doubles as a heater/hand warmer. I like the Zippo brand. They are more expensive, but more than make-up for it in longevity. I have the mid-size and it will stay warm for 9 hours on the low setting. It also charges my phone or other electronics.

[shellykzookzoo]

Just another thought: Sometimes our Winter Wonderlands have an unexpected thaw and some of the winter activities you have planned might be canceled. Know there are still many things you can do and your vacay won’t be ruined. Ideas to consider: go to a local hockey game, visit a local theater for a play or musical, sip hot chocolate in front of a roaring fire, go ice skating at a local rink or roller skating. Sit at a bar, watch a sports game and make local friends, find out about any indoor activities ( in my area we have a covered botanical garden with exhibits, an Air Zoo, nature center…..), walk the town and souvenir shop……. If there is an unexpected thaw, lots of ski places can make artificial snow as long as it stays cold enough, check with them. Don’t let unexpected warmer weather ruin your plans. We still manage to have fun in the winter and at least the roads are easier to drive on without snow and ice! Today our temps are in the 50s and the snow has melted, tomorrow it will be snowing again. This time of the year you might get a few seasons in 1 day. Dress in layers!

[robinps]

Laurie, your tip about packing cashmere &/or merino tops in a previous video saved me so much space on a recent trip(2 weeks/3 seasons)! I even bought that LilySilk tan hoodie& it’s lovely. I’m saving this video because someday I WILL get to Canada & Norway in winter.
Thanks for all of your great tips!

[shawna]

Born and bred Wisconsinite here, I swear by Sorel boots and shoes, we have very cold and snowy winters and they have never failed me😉. Thanks for the video, I travel often and love all of the tips!

[SuziPoozi]

I live in WA state close to Seattle/Tacoma. Our winters are rainy and cold, and a lot of us like to do winter sports since we have the amazing Cascade mountain range and places like Whistler, BC close by. We dress in layers here; thin base layer, either fleece, down or down alternative "sweater" and then a Gore-Tex shell. They all are relatively thin, but when layered all together, you stay pretty cozy. Also, I would wear my boots on the plane and not pack them since they take up so much space. Wool socks are a must, Costco sells a merino wool blend sock I love, and Smartwool has some that are cute and in different thicknesses. You can wear cute fleece lined leggings with a cute wool sweater if going out to dinner. When you're in a mountain town or ski resort, people think you're a kook if you're dressed too cutesy when it's freezing out. ; )

[donkiml]

I commented before that a fold my coat in a square and sit on it for extra “Cush for the tush”. I love having a zip hooded sweatshirt. I always wear it and if it is too warm in the plane, I put that inside the coat and sit on the bundle. The sweatshirt is another layer under the coat or for chilly evenings.

[jabow]

Merino, merino, merino- Shirt, “sweatshirt” zip up, socks. Silk long undies. Packable down over it all. I spray waterproof to seal my Columbia walking boots. Alpaca mittens. I live in cold Idaho. Just went to colder German Alps. Rain, snow, bitter winds- I stayed warm using a carry on ( and I am not a small person).

[sylvievicenza]

Lets talk about socks. Except for summer, I now buy only Darn Tough made in Vermont. I mostly buy merino wool and am so comfortable. I was in a tour and we where standing on cold concrete for a long period. I was seeing other people tapping there boots because too cold feet. It is then I realized how cozy my feet are.

[majilique]

Thank you for recommending the Gold Bond Diabetics' lotion. I bought it for Las Vegas in January and it was perfect for keeping my skin hydrated in the cold wind. I recced it to my 83 yo mother and it's now her favorite lotion. Thank you! ~db

[loriallberry]

I watched this when you first made it. But thanks for the reminder to watch again before the upcoming Holidays!

[ThePD]

I just love seeing your fur baby in your videos!

[GetawaybyTJB]

I love watching your videos!! I am a girl that over packs, usually having 2 suitcases, a carry one and a bookbag as personal item with me as I fly. We are heading to Alaska next year and I am determined to pack ALL carry on. My husband laughs at me, I will do it though. :)

[luciemaus]

Laurie, I feel like I have to tell you about this! I followed your super helpful winter carry on tips, but when I arrived in Iceland (KEF) from Dulles (IAD) connecting to Stockholm (ARN), Reykjavik was having terrible weather. My flight was 5 hours, we landed… and then sat on the tarmac for 11 hours on the plane due to extremely high winds and snow! They then cancelled all flights for the day and I had to stay in the airport. The hotel they offered was 2 hours away with no guaranteed way back to the airport in the morning… I checked in my carry on (of course) to help save space and it got lost. I don’t necessarily blame Iceland Air but I am a little scarred. It was certainly an adventure, and I did make it to Stockholm a day late and they eventually found my bag. You live and you learn! Connecting in Iceland in the winter night not be the best 😅! The silver lining was making some friends on the flight from all different walks of life since we had so much time together.

[citizenearth]

Heading off to Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, in a few weeks. Last year, I packed a huge suitcase going to this destination and ended up risking a cardiac arrest dragging it to the top of a a long, steep broken-down escalator at a sprint to change trains! Thank you for the tips and much-needed education! The sun-screen tip is on point!

[aprilnavarra]

I recommend Darn tough or Smartwool socks and Drysol is a prescription antiperspirant that I use on my feet when I ski so they don’t sweat and get cold. The buck naked and organic cotton underwear from Duluth trading are superb. They dry with your body heat when you sweat. Thanks for the tips.