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Vacation Packing Tips
Vacationing in the winter can be one of
the best ideas of all. You can take a snowmobile tour. It
can offer you a chance to see the countryside in a different
manner. You can take a tour of a city most tourists enjoy
in the summer months, which might give you the opportunity
to see it alone. You can even take a trip to a summery location
which can help you combat those winter blues. Wherever you
decide to go, there are a number of packing precautions you
should take when you get ready to leave on a winter vacation.
First, be
sure your car is prepared for the season you'll be traveling
in. For example, if you intend to visit a snowy
region in the winter you may need snow chains and extra anti-freeze
in your car. Snow chains can help you get traction in a rough
area. If you don't have a set of snow chains, in most cases
a set of snow tires should do the trick. You need to be careful,
though. If you plan to be in a mountainous area, snow chains
may be the only thing that can get you out of a mess. Winterizing
your car with antifreeze is also essential. Be sure to check
with your mechanic for other car winterization tips.
Another thing to consider is packing
an emergency kit for
your car. Getting stranded in the winter is much different
from being stranded in the summer, and a car emergency kit
can become essential. You want to include food and water
for a day for every member of your party. That may be how
long it takes a road crew to find you. You will also need
to include blankets for each member of your party. You will
need at least one flashlight as well. Finally, you want to
be sure to include things like motion sickness pills, pain
relievers, and bandages. It might even be a good idea to
include those new instant ice and cold packs. These chemically
activated products can be really helpful when you're nowhere
near an emergency clinic.
The final thing to consider is your actual suitcase. The
first rule to consider is to avoid wearing clothes
made of cotton at your cold destination. If your cotton clothing
should get wet, it can take a very long period of time to
dry. If you are doing some sort of activity that requires
your body to sweat, the cotton will soak up the sweat. This
means the moisture will be touching your body. This means
that your chances of contracting the dangerous condition
called hypothermia are increased. Most clothing companies
make a number of products, including t-shirts, tank tops,
and thermal underwear products out of synthetics, so it should
not be difficult to find some non-cotton oriented clothes
for your winter vacation. You also want to be sure to include
a pair of long johns. Shopping in your blue jeans is just
fine, but if you are in a cold, windy environment, the cold
will cut right through you. Wearing a pair of long johns
under each of your outfits, where appropriate, is not a bad
idea, as it can prevent frostbite and other cold related
medical conditions. You should also consider buying socks
made of a synthetic or wool blend. This will wick moisture
away from your feet and keep them warmer.
One
more thing
to consider is to dress in layers. A single winter coat
is fine for basic activities, but for more serious
winter vacation activities like skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling,
layers are the key to staying warm. This can give you the
opportunity to control your body temperature in a most efficient
manner. If you get hot, you can simply shed a layer. If you
get cold again, you can re-add that layer to your ensemble.
Remember, though, you need to have some free movement, and
fifty of your warmest wool sweaters will not provide that
for you. You should start with a base layer that consists
of your long johns. Silk is a good choice for this layer
because it is lightweight and it clings to your skin. Your
next layer should be a layer of insulation. A good choice
for this layer is fleece. It will keep you very warm, and
if it gets wet, it has the ability to wick moisture away
from the skin. Your outer layer should be a ski jacket and
pants, even if you are not going skiing. These can help to
protect your body from the fierce winds you might encounter.
Your final layer should be a down jacket. This can provide
you one more little bit of insulation to face to cold winter
weather.
Packing for your winter vacation can be a tough thing to
do, but pack well, and you will enjoy it more than any other
vacation you have ever experienced.
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