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What I Pack for Sledding
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items This is my real-world sledding bag. It’s the stuff that keeps kids warm and prevents the classic “I’m cold I’m done” meltdown 12 minutes in. I pack for warmth, dryness, and easy resets so we can stay longer and actually enjoy it.
Sections
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Outerwear (stay dry)
Base layers (warmth)
Hands, feet, face (the meltdown zone)
Safety basics
Comfort extras (makes it feel easy)
Car kit and cleanup
Outerwear (stay dry)
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Proxima - Kids' ReimaTec Waterproof Ski Pants
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Kairala - Kids' ReimaTec Waterproof Ski Jacket
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Posio - Kids' ReimaTec Waterproof Ski Jacket
I spray older coats and snow pants with this and magically get another season out of them. It helps water bead off instead of soaking in.
Waterproofing Spray For Jackets
Base layers (warmth)
Use Code LIZDEAN to get an additional 20% off. Best for all-day cold and sweat control. Great if your kids run hot, you do multiple winter outings, or you want fewer stink issues.
Taitoa - Kids' Merino Wool & Lyocell Base Layer Set
Use Code LIZDEAN for an additional 20% off! My go-to for sledding because it’s warm without being bulky, and it dries fast when snow inevitably sneaks in somewhere it shouldn’t.
Lani - Kids' Moisture-Wicking Thermolite® Base Layer Set
Use code LIZDEAN for an additional 20% off! My upgrade pick for extra-cold days. It stays comfy even if kids get sweaty, so we don’t hit the ‘now I’m freezing’ crash halfway through the fun.
Taitoa - Kids' Merino Wool & Lyocell Base Layer Set
Use code LIZDEAN for an additional 20% off! My winter secret weapon. Wool blend keeps feet warm even when snow sneaks in, and they don’t turn into sad, soggy noodles like cotton.
Saapas - Merino Wool-Mix Socks
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Turilas - Kids' Sherpa Fleece Jacket
Use Code LIZDEAN to get an additional 20% off (coupon stacks!) This is the cozy layer that traps warmth without making kids feel like marshmallows. Easy to peel off if they get too hot.
Northern - Kids' Fleece Jacket
Hands, feet, face (the meltdown zone)
These are my backup plan. Kids can pull mittens off and still have warmth, plus liners help if mittens get damp.
Liners & inner gloves for kids
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Vanukko - Kids' ReimaTec Waterproof Ski Mittens
Use code LIZDEAN for an additional 20% off. Code stacks! Mittens win. They keep fingers together for warmth, and they’re way easier to get on squirmy hands.
Snoukka - Kids' ReimaTec Waterproof Ski Mittens
Use Code LIZDEAN for an additional 20% off. Code stacks! For windy or extra-cold days. It covers cheeks and ears so we’re not stopping every five minutes to adjust hats.
Kuuraan - Kids' Merino Wool Balaclava
Use Code LIZDEAN for an additional 20% off. Code stacks! For windy or extra-cold days. It covers cheeks and ears so we’re not stopping every five minutes to adjust hats.
Starrie - Kids' Cotton-Lined Merino Wool Balaclava
The simplest fix for cold wind. It keeps the ‘my neck is freezing’ complaints to a minimum and stays put better than scarves.
Kids Tube Neck Gaiters
I stick these on the outside of socks near toes. Instant comfort boost when the hill is icy and feet start complaining.
HotHands Toe Warmers - Long Lasting Heat
Safety basics
If the hill is packed or slick, helmets are a must at my house. It’s the easiest safety upgrade with the biggest payoff.
Kids Snow Helmets
Small but mighty. I keep bandages, wipes, and a couple basics so tiny scrapes don’t end the whole outing.
276PCS First Aid Kit for Home Car Camping
This is my ‘find me fast’ tool. I teach kids one rule. One whistle blast means stop and look for me.
Whistle
Winter gets dark early. These make kids easier to spot fast, especially if we stay out close to sunset.
Full-Viz™ Slap Band
Comfort extras (makes it feel easy)
This makes breaks way more pleasant. No one wants to sit on frozen snow and then complain they can’t feel their legs.
Insulated Sit Pad
My portable heated trunk blanket does double duty. Warm-up wrap, sled hill picnic spot, and emergency ‘I’m cold’ fix.
Battery Powered Heated Blanket
These turn cold fingers into happy kids. I keep a few extras because someone always loses a mitten.
Hand Warmers
These turn cold fingers into happy kids. I keep a few extras because someone always loses a mitten.
Rechargeable Hand Warmers
Hot cocoa is bribery, comfort, and warmth in one. A good thermos keeps it hot long enough to actually matter.
Hot Drink Beverage Bottles
I bring snacks that survive the cold and don’t explode into crumbs. When kids are hungry, everything feels colder.
Healthy High Calorie Foods For Quick Refills
Car kit and cleanup
Wet socks are the fastest way to end sledding. A dry pair brings kids back from the edge.
Kids' Socks
For wiping hands, faces, and random wet spots. Microfiber is nice because it dries fast and doesn’t take up space.
Microfiber Towels
All wet gloves, hats, and socks go straight in here. It saves my car from becoming a rolling snow swamp.
Wet Bag
This is how I keep the chaos contained. Everything has a home, and I can restock it once instead of hunting for gear every time.
Best Trunk Organizers