✍Surbhi Dinesh Singh Khichi

What's all this fuss over travelling, when you can have your backpack ready with all the essentials needed to carry for the trip. If you are still confused with what to carry and what to leave behind, at the same time not to forget anything, here is a checklist for you. The ultimate guide for your winter backpack. Come check it -

Clothing - The harsh cold weather spares no one from dry skin, cough and cold, further resulting in fever, and continuous sneezing. You must have enough warm clothes with you - Inner thermal wear, puffer jackets, hoodies, sweaters for the body.

 Warm, thick woolen socks, bottoms for the feet. 

Mufflers, woolen caps, warm shawls and scarves to cover you up.

Apart from the woolens to cover you up, your clothes should be thick as well, be it high necks, thermal Tees, and  thick denims. Make sure you do not carry too many clothes with you. Rather, try to ensure that your clothes blend well together to form new outfits.

Skin care - Yes, no matter what...skincare is important for every weather. And during the cold season, its mandatory to take care of harsh, dry and dull skin. Therefore, you must carry a pouch with - A moisturising cold cream to add the moisture and glow for the skin,

hydrating body lotion for knees, elbows, arms and the palms, so that the roughness goes away,

then you need face masks with aloevera, chamomile and other nutrient extracts to protect the skin from dirt and pollution as well as revive the glow with nourishment,

Lip balm for dry lips and a hand cream so that soft hands stay tender only.

A kit that spaces your comb, hairoil, accessories, makeup, perfume etc.

The most essential of all that cannot be missed over -

 A first aid kit equipped with necessary meds and other stuff.

Personal identity cards, credit cards and wallets. 

Towel, napkins and cleaning wipes (even though you will be provided these where you stay, but carrying your own is suggested for hygiene).

Charger and powerbank for your phones and laptops - These portable items are the must for a trip. 

Footwear that is comfortable and warm for winters. Do not forget slippers or flip flops with you. 

Dry bags, small bags and totes.

Food - Take some home cooked food that you can eat early on. For the tour, food that can be eaten for days, like some dry snacks and the ready to eat food. The ready to eat food is easy to prepare and quick as well. You don't need much of your time, simply some hot water to instantly make and eat right on.

With this, you are all set to get going for your trip. You just have to book the tickets and move. But just a reminder, do not take anything in excess quantity. It has to be the only necessary items. There should be space for shopping too, all that you will buy needs space in the luggage. Also, it should be as much as you can carry individually. Do not make a mess for yourself while you are away from home. Carry less, enjoy hazzle free travel. Happy and safe travel!