Ideal gadgets/accessories for winter sports

Useful gadgets for winter sports

Mobile Solar Panels

In the mountains, the sun can reflect strongly through the layer of snow, making it very important to apply sunscreen to the skin. In addition, you can also take advantage of the powerful sun. A mobile solar panel allows you to convert the power of the sun into deliverable energy that can be used to charge your smartphone, tablet or power bank. This is even possible while skiing downhill. Thanks to the light weight of the portable solar panels and the easy attachment options to your backpack or jacket, it is possible to charge your smartphone during activity!

 

Portable solar panel

 

Powerbank

Everyone has used it these days; the power bank. A pocket-sized power bank allows you to charge your smartphone, tablet, Gopro or other electronic devices while you are busy doing other things. This makes it possible to connect the power bank to your smartphone during ski lessons or ski trips. It is even possible to charge your laptop with a laptop power bank during your activities. You can directly upload your just-made action movie with the Gopro camera and edit it on the mountain with your laptop. A power bank is truly a must-have for winter sports enthusiasts!

 

power bank on winter sports

What to bring with you on winter sports?

Are you going on winter sports in the Alps, Pyrenees or perhaps the Rocky Mountains? Then it is important that you are well prepared for the possible circumstances you are going to encounter during the trip. Winter sports can involve many dangers where ample luggage is certainly not an unnecessary luxury. Here is a list of winter sports essentials you can’t forget:

 

Documents

  • Passports/identity cards
  • Driving licenses
  • Car registration certificate
  • Roadside Assistance Europe Service
  • Plane/bus/train tickets
  • Reservation receipts
Insurance

  • Green card car
  • Travel Insurance
  • Cancellation insurance
  • Replacement transportation
  • Tablet, mobile insurance
  • Collision form
Money, passes and vignettes

  • ANWB membership card
  • Bank Cards
  • Pin codes
  • Puk code (cell phone)
  • ANWB credit card
  • ANWB Digi Safe
  • Cash
  • Phone card/credit
  • Autobahnvignette
  • Environment sticker Germany
Medical

  • Care cards
  • Travel Pharmacy
  • Travel sickness tablets
  • Medicine
  • Norit
  • Reserve Recipes
  • Medical passport
  • First aid kit
  • Tweezers
  • SOS talisman pendant
Personal equipment

  • Toiletries
  • Nail scissors/file
  • Contact lenses/(spare) glasses
  • (Bath) towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Shaving kit
  • Undergarments
  • Nightwear
  • Socks
  • Sweaters
  • Pants
  • Shoes
  • Shoe dryer
  • Snowsteps
  • Sunscreen
  • Aftersun
  • Lip balm
  • Books
  • Stationery
  • Games/Toys
  • Diapers
  • (Children’s) nutrition
Equipment

  • Cell phone
  • Laptop/tablet
  • E-reader
  • Photo/film equipment
  • Mifi (mobile Wi-Fi spot)
  • Memory cards
  • Chargers/Adapters
  • Batteries
  • Travel alarm clock
Winter sports equipment

  • Ski pants
  • Skijack
  • Ski helmet
  • Pullis/jerseys
  • Thermal underwear
  • Ski socks
  • Hat
  • Headband
  • Snow goggles
  • Sunglasses
  • Snowboots
  • Gloves
  • Ski/snowboard boots
  • Skis/snowboards
  • Ski poles
  • Edge file/skiwax
  • (Day/tour) backpack
  • Ski pass holder
  • Hand warmer/foot warmer
  • Insulated blanket
 

For in the apartment

  • Check the inventory list
  • Thermos
  • Can opener
  • Bottle Opener
  • Corkscrew
  • Salt/pepper/spices
  • Sugar/tea/coffee
  • Coffee Filters/Pads
  • Matches/gas lighter
  • Garbage bags
  • Stock up on food
  • (Detergents
  • Dishwashing brush
  • Toilet paper
  • Washing up bowl
  • Dishcloths
  • Pan sponge
  • Plastic bags
  • Waste Bin
  • Tea towels
  • Kitchen Towels
  • Linen
  • Cushions
Car equipment

  • Winter tires
  • Snow chains
  • Window Wiper
  • Hazard triangle
  • Jumper cables
  • Towing cable
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Anti-ice blanket
  • Lock defroster
  • Insulated blanket
  • Windshield wiper fluid
  • Roadside assistance
  • Ice scraper
  • Snow broom
  • Snow shovel
  • Ski box/ski carrier
  • Alcohol Tests
  • Awning
  • First aid kit
  • Road maps
  • Safety vests
  • Tip: ANWB skid course

En route

  • Food
  • Drink
  • Cards
  • Navigation Equipment
  • ANWB road maps
  • ANWB Links und Rechts der Autobahn
  • (Travel) blankets
  • (Travel) pillows
  • Child seat/ booster seat
  • DVD player
  • Music Player
  • Refreshment wipes
  • Waste bags
  • Toilet paper
 

Before departure

  • Addresses/phone numbers
  • Leave vacation address
  • Newspaper
  • Post
  • Plants
  • Pets
  • Refrigerator/freezer
  • Heating/ thermostat
  • Gas
  • Water
  • Toilets/ drains
  • Windows
  • Electricity/lighting/CAI
  • Burglary Prevention
  • Garbage pail/ container
  • Perishable goods