Packing list for a mountain vacation with the kids
Sports holidays are fast approaching, and maybe you're one of those people going skiing with your family? Here's everything you need to take with you.
Whether you're planning a skiing vacation in the Swedish mountains or down to the Alps, it's important to have the right equipment. Cold kids who are poorly dressed and grumpy parents are a bad combination, so make sure your family has the necessary equipment. Here is a packing list of everything that is a must for a mountain vacation, excluding ski boots/snowboard shoes and skis/snowboard. If you lack your own boots and skis, you can check out our range HERE.
BOOT BAG
Carry your boots, back protection, helmet and accessories to and from the slopes in a smart bag. Salomon, Original Gear Backpack, recommended price 599 SEK.
Helmet
For children
In some European countries, such as Austria and Italy, children under 15 must wear a helmet on the slopes. But we recommend everyone, adults and children alike, to always wear a helmet. You can't get cheaper life insurance. Sweet Protection, Blaster II Helmet Jr, recommended price 899 SEK. You can find all our junior helmets HERE.
For adults
Nowadays, it's less common to see someone skiing without a helmet than with one. Today's helmets are also really stylish. Salomon, Spell+, recommended price SEK 999. You can find more adult helmets HERE.
Ski jacket
For him
Peak knows how to make stylish, good-looking ski clothes that are up to scratch. This warm jacket is also great for everyday use. Peak Performance, Shiga Jacket, recommended price SEK 3,295. Check out more ski jackets for men HERE.
For her
The best ski jacket of the season? We think so. This stretchy down jacket costs a pretty penny, but it's worth it because you'll never want to take it off. J. Lindeberg, Crillon Down Jacket, recommended retail price 5 495 SEK. Find more ski jackets for her HERE.
For the kids
A ski jacket with soft fabric at the chin, taped seams, a name tag on the inside and a removable hood that fastens with buttons that pop up if the child gets stuck. 8848 Altitude, Aragon Jacket, recommended price 1 295 SEK. More children's jackets can be found HERE.
Ski pants
For him
Ski pants that can handle cold, snow and wind without any problems while still delivering on style. Peak Performance, Maroon Pants, recommended price SEK 2,695. More ski pants are available HERE.
For her
If you want some color on the slopes, but don't want to go all in with red ski pants, these light pink ones are a great alternative. Odd Molly, Love Avalanche Pants, recommended price SEK 2,495. Find more ski pants HERE.
For the kids
Classic padded model with smart suspenders that keep the pants in place. With 10,000 water columns and taped seams, these pants can handle many hours of snow play. Icepeak, Theron Jr, recommended price SEK 699. If you want to check out our entire range, you can do so HERE.
SKI SWEATER
For him
Stretchy, soft, warm and super stylish. No, we can't find any reason why we shouldn't buy this quick-drying hoodie either. Peak Performance, Rider Zip Hood, recommended price SEK 1,295.
For her
A thin fleece sweater is the perfect mid-layer, or a comfortable choice for mountain fun in the cabin. Kari Traa, Kari F/Z Fleece, recommended retail price SEK 449.
For the kids
Peak's wonderful ski sweater in a junior version, just as stretchy and soft with the same roughened interior as the adult model. Peak Performance, Jr Rider Zip, recommended retail price SEK 899 .
Ski socks
For adults
Ditch the ragged socks and opt for a pair of cozy and soft ski socks instead. These stretchy socks are both breathable and moisture-wicking. Peak Performance, Ski Sock, recommended price SEK 199. HERE you will find all our ski socks (both for juniors and adults).
For the kids
Nothing ruins your mood like lumpy, sweaty socks in your ski boots. These ski socks are made of polypropylene and wool for the best balance between moisture transport and warmth. Craft, Warm Intensity Sock, recommended price SEK 149.
Base layer
For him
A thin and soft 100 percent merino wool base layer sweater is the warmest and most comfortable choice when it comes to base layers. Bula, Geo Attitude Crew, recommended price SEK 699. Matching pants cost SEK 699. Find all our base layers for the wholefamilyHERE.
For her
Norwegian Kari Traa are great at making great underwear and this new item in pure and soft merino wool definitely has the potential to become a new favorite. Kari Traa, Tikse LS, recommended price 649 SEK. Matching pants cost SEK 599.
For the kids
Classic base layer in a soft material that is channel knitted for best moisture transport. Craft, Baselayer Set, recommended price SEK 299.
Buff or ski mask
For adults
Once you have skied with a soft buff next to your chin, you will never want to ski without it. A lifesaver when it gets cold and windy in the mountains. Kan can also be used as a hat under your helmet. Buff, Original, recommended price SEK 199. Find more buffets HERE.
For children
Balaclava under the helmet keeps ears and chin warm on cold ski days. This model has a soft brushed interior. Didriksons, Fleece Balaclava, recommended price 199 SEK. More ski masks are available HERE.
Ski gloves
For adults
Short ski gloves with impregnated leather and removable lining of wool terry and wool pilé. These classics will serve you well for many seasons to come. Hestra, Army Leather Wool Terry, recommended price 1 095 SEK. If you want to check out other ski gloves, for both children and adults, you can do so HERE.
For the kids
Hestras legendary Heli Ski Glove comes in a junior version with a strong polyamide fabric on the outside and leather on the inside. Hestra, Army Leather Heli Ski 3-Finger Jr, recommended price SEK 799.
Ski goggles
For adults
Medium-sized goggle with a cylindrical lens that won the hearts of the test panel in our latest goggle test! Oakley, Fall Line, recommended price 2 165 SEK.
For the kids
A new product from Salomon that is especially adapted for juniors between 11 and 14 years old and for people with smaller faces. Salomon, Trigger, recommended price SEK 599. HERE are all our goggles, both for women, men and juniors.
Backpack
A solid backpack with emergency supplies will save hungry and tired kids (and parents). This 18-liter bag also opens from the back, which is really handy on the slopes. Burton, AK Side Country 18 L, recommended price 1 395 SEK. Find more smart backpacks for skiing HERE.
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