How to Pack for Cold Weather in a Carry on

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Stick to a limited color palette and pick items that combine.. Select 2-3 versatile T-shirts for your top base layer.. Pack 1-2 nice shirts or tops for classy outfits.

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Stick to a limited color palette and pick items that combine.

Step 1

Stick to a limited color palette and pick items that combine.

2

Select 2-3 versatile T-shirts for your top base layer.

Step 2

Select 2-3 versatile T-shirts for your top base layer.

3

Pack 1-2 nice shirts or tops for classy outfits.

Step 3

Pack 1-2 nice shirts or tops for classy outfits.

4

Pick a lightweight but warm long-sleeved top for a second layer.

Step 4

Pick a lightweight but warm long-sleeved top for a second layer.

5

Take a zippable fleece top to layer on top of and underneath other layers.

Step 5

Take a zippable fleece top to layer on top of and underneath other layers.

6

Bring 1 lightweight, water-resistant or waterproof jacket in case it rains.

Step 6

Bring 1 lightweight, water-resistant or waterproof jacket in case it rains.

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Choose 1 heavy winter coat to bring for a warm outer layer.

Step 7

Choose 1 heavy winter coat to bring for a warm outer layer.

8

Pick 2 pairs of jeans or other pants for your bottoms.

Step 8

Pick 2 pairs of jeans or other pants for your bottoms.

9

Bring a week's worth of underwear.

Step 9

Bring a week's worth of underwear.

10

Pack thermal underwear if you will be outdoors in extremely cold temperatures.

Step 10

Pack thermal underwear if you will be outdoors in extremely cold temperatures.

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Choose 3-4 pairs of long, warm socks.

Step 11

Choose 3-4 pairs of long, warm socks.

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Take 1 pair of boots suited to the environment you'll be in.

Step 12

Take 1 pair of boots suited to the environment you'll be in.

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Choose a second pair of shoes based on other activities you plan to do.

Step 13

Choose a second pair of shoes based on other activities you plan to do.

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Add a warm hat, gloves, and a scarf for cold weather accessories.

Step 14

Add a warm hat, gloves, and a scarf for cold weather accessories.

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Pack travel-sized, TSA-approved toiletries.

Step 15

Pack travel-sized, TSA-approved toiletries.

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Bring important cold weather toiletries.

Step 16

Bring important cold weather toiletries.

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Wear the bulkiest clothing items to the airport to save space.

Step 17

Wear the bulkiest clothing items to the airport to save space.

18

Roll clothing up tightly so items stand up rather than lie flat.

Step 18

Roll clothing up tightly so items stand up rather than lie flat.

19

Pack clothing into packing cubes or compression sacks to compress items.

Step 19

Pack clothing into packing cubes or compression sacks to compress items.

20

Stuff socks inside your extra pair of shoes.

Step 20

Stuff socks inside your extra pair of shoes.

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Put your extra shoes inside a bag to separate them from other items.

Step 21

Put your extra shoes inside a bag to separate them from other items.

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Split toiletries up into small bags so they fit into corners and small spaces.

Step 22

Split toiletries up into small bags so they fit into corners and small spaces.

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