The Best Ski Trip Accessories to Bring on Your Next Journey
Vital On-Slope Accessories for Your Ski Adventure.
Here we go; The flights are booked, the Airbnb locked in, and your ski and snow bags have been dusted off. You’re ready to head off on your snow trip to the land far, far away, but what are the essential accessories you need? Here’s our top pick to pack into your snow travel bags.
Avalanche Safety Equipment.
Safety always comes first when venturing off-piste. A beacon, shovel, and probe are nonnegotiable accessories. Make sure you know how to use them, and consider taking an avalanche safety course before your trip – and double-check the battery situation after a long summer on “off-mode.” If you want the perfect side country carrying system, our Snow Pro Vest 8L with Safeback may suit all your needs. Discover the rest of our avalanche gear here.
Goggles and Sunglasses.
Protective gear is as important in the backcountry as it is on the slopes. The reflection off the snow is bound to leave your head spinning if you don’t bring the right protective wear. If you’re just hitting the slopes, a set of goggles might be the way to go, but if you’re planning to hit the backcountry as well, a set of sunglasses that protects the side vision as well is well worth the added weight. And they make sure you look the part on the après-ski.
First Aid Kit and Repair Tools.
Pack a compact first aid kit along with a multi-tool, spare parts, and ski straps for on-the-go fixes. These small items can save a trip when gear fails. It’s not cool to head out into the mountains without.
Pack Bags & Dry Bags.
An unorganized Airbnb might be the staple of any ski bum getaway, but we do salute the ones that can keep the dirty socks away from the clean underwear. A plethora of pack bags and dry bags might just be the reason you’re not the last one out of the airbnb in the morning due to a M.I.A. beanie or sock. Check out our selection of accessories here.
Headlamp(s).
It’s just not fun to try to get back to the car with an iPhone flashlight, so why not pack a tiny headlamp to get you home safely? Also, this might be the piece of kit that allows for an early morning start to get fresh tracks. Just make sure to charge it before heading out.
Spares, spares, spares.
Spare gloves, spare beanie, spare socks, spare everything. Whether it’s in the mountains or in the mess of a ski bum's apartment, losing the one set of accessories that ruins the rest of the trip is what nightmares are made of. We’re all for makeshift solutions if needed, but we suggest hauling a bit of extra luggage to your destination to make sure you’re not stranded without essentials. Also, with our Hook-Up System™ tailored for ski bags, do you really have any excuses?
Honorable Mentions.
Skis, snowboards, boots, poles, helmet, skins, outerwear, aprés-ski wear, and merino this and that.
Need a bit of extra space to bring your snow travel essentials? Check out our extensive selection of snow travel bags here.