Packing for a winter trip to a snowy destination means figuring out how to get as much into the suitcase when you are dealing with bulky clothing as you did when you packed thin clothing for a summer vacation. The trick is to avoid packing too many thick items like sweaters and jackets and go with thinner material you can layer for warmth, like turtlenecks, thermal underwear and long-sleeved shirts. If the departure weather is appropriate, you can bring along a bulkier clothing item by wearing it while traveling.
Pack your kid's suitcase in coordinated order, choosing clothes for at least the first few days of your trip. This way you can quickly reach in and grab the outfit of the day. Include more clothing for kids to prepare for spills or damage from playing. Pack toys, books and handheld video entertainment in a small airplane carry-on bag for the kids to quickly access in the air, on the sea or in the backseat of the car.
You can make the process of choosing what to wear from an extensive wardrobe collection easier. Pack a selection of tops and bottoms limited to just two or three complementary colors. This shortcut allows you greater freedom in matching your clothes because they'll all go together.
Another idea that will reduce the time you spend getting dressed when you arrive at your destination is to choose the clothes you want to wear each day of your trip. Once you've selected the items of clothing, pack each outfit in the order you plan to wear it. If you don't plan on using a closet at your destination, pack the items with the last day's wardrobe on the bottom and work your way up, so the first day's clothing choices sit on top.
Consult the Internet to get a weather forecast that covers every day of your vacation plans. Although forecasts can change unexpectedly, a long-term prediction of weather conditions will provide you with a basic idea of what to expect. This knowledge allows you to avoid packing clothing you would normally bring "just in case." Leaving these items behind allows more efficient use of the space you have.
