Travelling in the winter is a whole other animal. For those that have done it before, you know what I’m talking about but if this is your first time, first of all, you’ll be glad you came across this article, and two, unless you’re well-prepared, travelling below freezing is not fun at all.
Everyone’s going to have a little bit of a different take on what to bring but with this cold weather packing list, you’ll have a really good idea of what to bring.
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What It’s Like Travelling in the Winter Below Freezing
Travelling in the winter time isn’t for everyone but it can be with the right preparation.
When we say cold weather travel, we aren’t talking about a cold day in New York City. This guide is meant for those kind of trips where you’ll be going somewhere that averages -10°C (14°F), most of your activities will be outdoors, and you’ll be relatively active.
Before we jump into the cold weather packing list itself, let’s set the stage and explain why it’s not just a matter of slapping on winter clothes you have at home.
Our winter experiences on the Magdalen Islands
We’re not blowing any smoke (or snow) here with just another list, but instead, what we’ll be delving into comes from recent experience travelling to the Magdalen Islands (Îles de la Madeleine) at the end of February.
As an archipelago in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, belonging to Quebec but also closer in distance to the Maritime provinces and Newfoundland, we experienced a wide range of weather, but all of it was cold.
On most days, the average was -10°C (14°F) but being an island, we were also treated to strong winds of 40 km/h (25 mph) which made it feel colder than -20°C (-4°F). There were sunny days but there was also harsh snow where the wind would pummel ice into your face.
You can read more about our trip to Iles de la Madeleine but it was essentially a road trip around the 6 islands that are connected by sand dunes and bridges. With our rental car, we drove to all of the main sights, and for the photography, we often stuck around in a single location to fly the drone or shoot photography.
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