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European Christmas Markets Packing List: Away & Béis Carry-Ons, Warm Layers & Anti-Theft Bags
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items If you are headed to the Christmas markets in Germany, Austria or Prague this December, this packing list covers the carry-on and personal item, anti-theft crossbody bags, packable puffers, thermal base layers, waterproof walking boots, touchscreen g...
This is the splurge suitcase for a Christmas markets trip because the metal shell shrugs off the scuffs from train platforms, cobblestone curbs and overhead bins. It holds five to seven outfits, which is plenty if you rewear sweaters and rely on ther...
Away The Carry-On: Aluminum Edition
The built-in compression pad and 2 inches of expansion are what make winter packing work, since bulky sweaters and boots take up far more room than summer clothes. At about 7.8 pounds empty it also leaves you weight to spare under strict European car...
BÉIS The Carry-On Roller in Black
Thermal base layers are the cheapest way to stay warm for eight hours outside, and this one is rated for temperatures down to about -4F. It is thin enough to wear under a fitted sweater and dries overnight in a hotel bathroom.
Uniqlo HEATTECH Ultra Warm Crew Neck T-Shirt
Touchscreen fingertips mean you can pull up a train ticket, translate a menu or snap a photo of the lit-up market without pulling a glove off in freezing air. The pairing clip keeps them together in a coat pocket.
The North Face Women's Etip Recycled Gloves
A front pocket for a 16-inch laptop or tablet makes this a smart pick if the trip includes a work call or two, and it keeps boarding passes and a passport within reach in train stations. It is the more budget-friendly hardshell option in this list.
CALPAK Ambeur Front Pocket Carry-On
Pick this as the warm, statement coat for the days that stay below freezing, with 600-fill down and a design rated down to about -4F. It is bulky, so wear it on the plane instead of packing it, and then you have the Nano Puff for layering.
lululemon Wunder Puff Jacket
Cold weather drains phone batteries fast, and between maps, translations and photos a full day outside can empty one by mid-afternoon. The built-in USB-C and Lightning cables mean there is nothing extra to tangle or forget in your crossbody.
Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, Built-In Cables)
This clamshell personal item slides under the seat and unzips like a mini suitcase, so you can reach your layers without digging. The trolley pass-through sleeve lets it ride on top of the roller through train stations.
BÉIS The Ultimate Travel Duffle in Black
A soft wool-knit cuffed beanie is the quickest way to feel warmer at an outdoor market, and the cuff doubles as ear coverage. It crushes into a coat pocket, and the knit photographs well against all those string lights.
Free People Frostline Beanie
Water and warm drinks both matter on a long walking day, and this keeps drinks cold for hours or warm with the straw lid removed. Refill it at the hotel breakfast and skip the dehydration headaches that come from dry indoor heating.
Hydro Flask 32 oz All Around Travel Tumbler
These are the lightest cubes I know of, which matters when thick sweaters and thermals already add weight. The translucent fabric lets you spot a pair of socks or a scarf without unpacking the whole bag in a small hotel room.
Eagle Creek Pack-It Isolate Packing Cubes Set
A neck warmer stays put in wind where a scarf can come loose, and the fleece lining keeps it from itch. Pull it up over your chin while waiting in line for glühwein and it does the job of a scarf without needing a knot.
lululemon Fleece-Lined Knit Neck Warmer
These are a thinner second pair with touchscreen fingertips, light enough to wear inside a pocket all day and tuck away when you go indoors. They are an affordable backup if a pair gets left behind on a tram.
Nike Pacer Women's Therma-FIT Running Gloves
A comfortable waterproof walking shoe that needs no break-in, and a Vibram outsole that grips wet pavement. This one suits anyone who wants more of a trail shoe than a boot for a trip that includes a few castle hill climbs.
Merrell Women's Moab 3 Waterproof
A budget-friendly alternative to the pricier puffers, with Therma-FIT insulation and a water-repellent finish for light rain or wet snow. The loose fit leaves room for a thermal and a sweater underneath without feeling tight across the shoulders.
Nike Sportswear Classic Therma-FIT Loose Matte Puffer
Reach for this warmer, insulated glove for the coldest evenings, when thin touchscreen pairs are not enough standing outdoors at a late market. Keep them in your coat pocket and swap in the thinner pair when you need your phone.
lululemon Fleece-Lined Insulated Gloves