Are you heading off on a winter mini-break? Whether you’re headed to coast, country or city, cool-month getaways inevitably mean you have to pack much more gear than for summer trips.

• So to make the packing a little less of a headache, we’ve compiled this checklist of clothing and items you might need – use our list as a starting point and add your own extra items, and/or strike off those items that don’t apply to your requirements.
• Remember, planning ahead with a checklist can take a whole lot of stress out of the day-before packing panic! Set aside an area in the house to lay out the essential travelling items on your list – why not start as early as the week before, especially if you’re packing for a longer getaway. Then just chuck it all in your bag and go!

• Winter trip packing checklist

  • Jacket
  • Raincoat
  • Beanie/warm hat
  • Gloves
  • Scarf
  • Thick socks/tights
  • Thermal underwear
  • Boots/sneakers/gumboots
  • Long-sleeved tops
  • Underwear
  • Jeans/trousers/tracksuit pants
  • Jumpers/vests/fleece tops
  • Sleepwear and slippers
  • After five outfits
  • Accessories - handbag, jewellery, belt
  • Toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Travel umbrella
  • Stroller
  • Baby carrier/sling
  • Day pack
  • Thermos
  • Pocket warmers
  • Picnic basket
  • Travel rug
  • Camera/video camera
  • Hot water bottle
  • Entertainment - kids' toys, bikes, skis/snowboards, board games, cards, iPod, books
  • binoculars
  • First-aid kit
  • Travel pillow