Contrary to what many people think, traveling with winter tours can be as attractive and lovely as traveling in the summer season. Because the winter season also has its own entertainment and it is the best time to relax and enjoy entertainment such as skiing and... Of course, tourists should pay attention to some important points when traveling to cold regions, especially in winter.
Essentials for winter road trips
Before traveling, it is important to have a technical inspection of the car and carry out necessary repairs or services. If you don't live in an area with winter weather and want to travel to areas that do, be sure to go to a mechanic and ask him to prepare your car for winter weather.
Spare battery and battery connection cable
Car windshield defroster
Shovel and some sand: When you are stuck in the snow, a shovel and some sand can help you. Of course, it might be best to watch a YouTube tutorial on how to use these things when you get stuck before your trip.
Emergency flashlight and torch: If your car encounters problems while driving at night, you need an emergency flashlight and torch. A flashlight will help you to repair your car and you should use a rescue torch to warn others. Of course, it is better if the flashlight is a headlamp type because both of your hands should be free to repair the car.
Anti-freeze windshield washer solution: Maybe the weather conditions where you live are such that you don't need anti-freeze windshield washer, but if you want to drive in winter weather, don't forget to bring anti-freeze windshield washer with you.
Spare tire
Hand warmers: If you get caught on the road, you should do whatever you can to stay warm. Pocket heaters or hand warmers are good options and can help you stay a little warmer until you are rescued.
Simple or versatile pocket knife
Chains
Necessary supplies for inside the car during winter travel
In order to be comfortable while driving, you should have these items in the car:
tissue paper
Wipes
Toilet paper
air freshener
First aid kit or bag
Hand sanitizer solution
For winter road trips, you should carry some food and water. You may not need them, but you don't know what situations you may encounter and you should prepare yourself for any situation.
Accessories related to driving
Driving license
Insurance card (make sure your insurance is valid before traveling)
Road map (You can't always rely on electronic navigation and a paper map will guide you better in some situations.)
Cash and credit card (you may need to shop at a store that only accepts cash.)
GPS device (although a paper map is enough to find directions, but estimating the time to reach each destination can also be important. Smartphones can help you in this task, but you may not be able to use them in some areas.)
Basic medical supplies for winter travel
The main condition for preparing for a safe trip in the cold season, especially with a foreign tour, is to have medical supplies and first aid. Don't forget that winter often comes with colds. So, if you catch a cold during this trip, the entire time and cost of the trip will be lost. Of course, even if you don't have a cold, harsh and dry air can cause annoying coughs. Therefore, we recommend that you put basic medical supplies such as cold pills, cough syrup, thermometer, peppermint tablets to cure sore throat and vitamin C in your travel bag. Of course, we hope you'll never need any of them on winter trips, but you can't spoil the fun of the whole trip because of a possible little cold.
Supplies needed to stay warm
Blankets (special travel and camping blankets that take up little space are the best option.)
Gloves, hats and scarves
Suitable boots or shoes
Warm gloves for winter travel
Hot water bag for winter travel
Skin creams and moisturizers for winter travel
Sunscreen for winter travel
Power bank for winter travel:
It is interesting to know that the battery of mobile phones drains faster than normal in winter and at low temperatures. Because the cold slows down the chemical reactions in the battery and as a result causes the battery to become empty. Since tourists are constantly taking photos with their mobile phones or using travel-related applications, they will need a power bank. Also, in winter, the days are short and the nights are long. Therefore, you will most likely need to use the phone's flashlight at some point. So if you don't want to be surprised when your phone battery runs out while traveling or while using Google Maps, be sure to put a power bank in your bag. We recommend placing your phone in a warm place, such as inside pockets of your coat or jacket, to extend battery life