Packing list winter vacation - What is the best protection against the cold?

Winter Vacation Packing List - What Is The Best Winter Clothing?

What is the best winter clothing for Canada in winter? What do you use there as protection against the cold? We asked ourselves this question as soon as it became clear that we Winterlude Festival in Ottawa would visit. It's not that easy at all in your suitcase to pack properly for such Travel. Because we hardly know temperatures of -33 ° C here. Winterlude doesn't get in every year Ottawa so icy. When we were there we were told that these degrees of cold were exceptional. For us, this winter holiday packing list has proven itself.

What does perfect winter clothing look like? – Discover it in our winter holiday packing list

First of all, you have to be aware that on the one hand, you are doing a lot outdoors, and thus in the freezing cold. Unlike skiing or other outdoor winter activities, Winterlude offers you the opportunity to visit cafes, restaurants, Hotels or even to warm it up again in specially constructed warming tents. On the one hand, the winter cold in Ottawa can be endured well. On the other hand, however, this also means that you constantly go from the freezing cold outside to overheated rooms. That's why we've put together our winter holiday packing list so that you're protected from the extreme cold but also stay comfortably warm indoors. We've never spent so much time putting on and taking off our winter clothes on any trip. Therefore one thing is absolutely important:

Packing list for winter holidays - according to the onion principle

The best protection against the cold in winter: hand, body and foot warmers

At -33 ° C, this is usually only enough for a few minutes. But inventive, as the Canadians are, there's also a solution. Do you already know hand warmer that you put in the gloves? These keep you warm for up to eight hours. Although we were not eight hours straight at these lows outside on the way. But the time we spent outdoors in Canada during the winter kept our hands warm. There are, for example, the rechargeable hand warmers *that exist in all forms and with practical additional functions. Practical are these too  hand warmers *, These are simply put in the gloves and immediately have warm hands for several hours, no matter how cold it is outside. They have done us excellent service in the icy temperatures during the winter lapse in Ottawa.

 

Handwarmers

 

Body warmers

With these body warmers you will be well protected against the cold through the cold winter months.

 

Foot Warmers

And of course there are also foot warmers for the feet and especially the toes. After all, there is nothing more unpleasant than ice-cold feet, when you're out and about in the freezing cold of winter. Simply put these pads under your feet in your shoes. After that, neither ice nor snow will bother you.

With these sole warmers in stock you are protected against the cold all winter.

 

 

 

Thermal underwear for extreme cold and winter pants are part of winter clothing

The more layers you wear on top of your winter clothing for Canada, the warmer you get. Outdoors! But also in the overheated rooms. We therefore considered it that we wool underwear carried. Also remember to protect your legs with long underpants * under warm winter pants *. If two layers are not enough, you can always add another one. This ensures that winter clothing protects you twice (or three times) against the cold on your legs outdoors. So the biting wind can't harm you so quickly. They also warm in cool offices and unheated hallways and corridors.

Thermal underwear for women

This heated thermal underwear for women is comfortable to wear. It consists of highly elastic fabric and is equipped with mink velvet on the inside. The heated areas on the back, waist and knees can be adjusted to three levels. The thermal underwear can be washed in the washing machine. A battery is not included. You need one for that Power bank (5V sA)*. This thermal underwear for women is also available in large sizes.

This thermal underwear for women is made of cotton and elastane and adapts to the body. The undershirt has long sleeves so that they are also protected in the cold. They are also available in large sizes.

 

 

Thermal underwear for men (also large sizes)

You have the choice: there is thermal underwear that electrically warms particularly sensitive parts of the body (back, stomach, waist and knees) for up to 8 hours. The heat can be regulated in three stages. This underwear can be used not only for warming in winter. It also has a physiotherapeutic effect on vulnerable parts of the body. This thermal underwear for men is also available in large sizes.

Alternatively, there are thermal underwear made of material that keeps you warm even in extreme cold and transfers the heat to the body. This keeps the cold at bay.

 

 

Sweaters, jackets and winter coats - the perfect winter clothing

We wore it lightweight turtleneck sweater * or sweatshirts *, And then came one more thick, warm cardigan *, One is also possible warm softshell jacket *, I wore my normal over it Winter coat with winter lining *and Petar wore his Loden coat *, In our winter clothing we looked like Michelin men, but we were well equipped to deal with the cold outdoors. And that's why we didn't notice. Because this is the time of year for everyone in Canada.

Men's winter jackets

 

 

If we were still too cold on the way, we went to cafes, restaurants or hotel lobbies where we warmed up again. Since this usually succeeded very quickly with our thick onion look, we soon felt too hot. If we used the breaks for a warm drink, we could quickly reduce our onion layers one after the other until we felt comfortable indoors again. We put on our winter jacket for extreme cold just as quickly.

Winter jackets for women

 

 

How do you protect cold feet and hands from the cold?

Feet and hands are particularly sensitive when it is icy outside. At temperatures of -33 ° C you need warm ones gloves * and thick socks*, Hands and feet are particularly sensitive when the wind whistles over cold snow or ice. Therefore, you should definitely make sure warm shoes * take. I underestimated that on our trip to Ottawa. But there is a remedy that helps quickly.

 

Of course you also need in winter warm winter boots *. Here we always make sure that these are cut as wide as possible. So we can still wear a pair of warm socks underneath in extremely cold temperatures. It also helps if the boots are lined. Our selection for Winter boots for wide feet you can find under this link.

 

Protect Head and Ears

Also important is good protection for the head and ears. When the cutting wind blows from the north, ears and head feel it first. The best way to help a thick and warm cap *that you can pull up over your ears. It is best if she has a border to fold. Then your ears are doubly protected. Or you also use it Earmuffs *, If your one warm winter jacket with big hood * you can also wear them over the warm winter hat. So you are perfectly protected against the extreme cold in winter in Canada.

Our winter vacation packing list features gear for cold temperatures. The best protection against the cold is anything that covers the skin several times and keeps it warm. However, it should also be so practical that you can quickly take these things off and put them on. For this one warm scarf for the neck *, It should ideally be so large that you can pull it over your nose if necessary. Then you are perfectly equipped for winter in Canada (and elsewhere).

 

How do you protect yourself against the cold? – With this winter clothing from our winter vacation packing list

This Canadian winter break ensures you'll have a fun-packed experience whether you're visiting Winterlude in Ottawa or skiing in the Rocky Mountains. With the gear on our winter vacation packing list, you can really enjoy the events of the Canadian winter without fear of catching a cold. And not only there. They also help with cold temperatures in Europe and can even be worn in the office.

 

 

How are Canada winter temperatures and what do you use as protection against the cold?

It's hard to say in general. Canada is the largest country on earth and includes many climate zones. They are usually colder than here. There are no mountain ranges that run from east to west in Canada. They do not keep out the temperatures and winds from the north. Therefore, the wind can contribute to making the perceived temperatures feel colder than they actually are through the wind chill factor. In addition, they often fluctuate greatly from year to year. For example, we had extreme cold during our stay in Ottawa at the Winterlude. It doesn't have to be like this every year. It is best to check the temperatures before you leave and pack your winter clothing for your winter vacation in Canada using our winter vacation packing list. Winter clothing in Canada must correspond to different climate zones. This is the best protection against the cold.

 

 

You can find out which winter clothing is best for protection against the cold in this winter holiday packing list

But that was good. Because the conditions on the Rideau Canal were perfect for making the ice rink out of it. After all, that's what the Winterlude Festival is known for. As it turned out, however, it was a different kind of cold than what we know in Central Europe. Dry but icy. When the wind blows, the wind chill factor comes into play. This ensures that the icy cold is extremely noticeable. Therefore, it is important to know beforehand what is the best way to protect yourself from the cold in the Canadian winter. Which winter clothing is the best. This winter vacation packing list will also help with other activities included in Canada in winter possible are. These tips are just as interesting for skiers as for trips to regions with extreme cold. The Canadians Karla and Matt from Must do Canada show you in their video what a Canadian attracts in winter (in English).

 

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Source Winter clothing as protection against the cold: own research on site for the article "What is guaranteed protection against the cold in winter in Canada?". Thank you to Tourism Ottawa, Ontario Tourism and the Canadian Tourism Commission for supporting this trip.

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