What’s On Your Packing List for a Winter Trip?
February 28, 2024So you’re going somewhere cold for vacation? That’s awesome! As someone who has lived in Southern California over half of my life, I rarely get to experience cold weather. I’ve been fortunate to travel to a few cold places, and when I mean cold, some with snow on the ground (but not knee deep in snow), some with just frigid wind. Hopefully, you’ll find this packing list for a winter trip useful! (Note: Brands listed in this post are my recommendations due to comfort, quality, and price…I have not been compensated in any way for mentioning them.) Layers – Essential…
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