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How to Pack Like A Pro
Last Updated: 02/06/2025
Whether you’re driving to your destination or flying with your gear, it is important to plan out what you will pack and how you will pack it all. We've compiled a list of our go-to items and how we pack our gear depending on how we are traveling.

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Ski Essentials
Skis/Snowboard
Ski poles
Ski boots
Helmet
Goggles
Ski jacket
Ski pants
Base-layers top and bottoms (we prefer merino wool)
Additional layers (synthetic or down jacket)
Neck gaiter
Ski socks
Gloves

Optional but recommended
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Hand warmers
Off Mountain
Long sleeve tops
Jeans/pants
Undergarments
Sleepwear
Swimsuit
Socks
Boots/shoes
Beanie
Toiletries
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash
Hairbrush
Makeup
Contacts/Glasses
Deodorant
Shaving products
Medications/Vitamins
Extras
Phone
Lift Passes/Confirmations
Wallet
ID
Camera
Headphones
Chargers for electronics
Water bottle
Now that you have a good idea of what to bring, it is a good time to decide how you will load up your gear. For road trips, we love using a soft bag, for a longer trip, we use the Prospector or the Ski Shield depending on how many skis or boards we will bring. It’s easier to store most if not all your gear inside the bag since we aren’t concerned about weight. For airline travel or if you are shipping your gear, a hard case is the way to go. You won’t be packing your clothing inside a the case, but a hard cases’ added durability is more than worth it. If we are traveling by plane, we'd pair the hard case with a boot bag such as the Cabin Cruiser or the Overheader.
Here's how we would pack our gear.

Road Trip featuring the Ski Shield and the Freerider Boot Bag.







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