I packed for a 10-day ski trip with one suitcase and a personal item. Here are 8 things I regret not packing, and 7 I'm glad I brought.

Maria NoyenMar 9, 2022, 23:04 IST

Maria Noyen went on a skiing trip in St. Anton and Lech in Austria.Maria Noyen/Insider

I went on a ski trip in Europe after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
For the 10-day excursion, I brought one suitcase and a personal item with me.

On February 19, I set off on a 10-day ski trip to St. Anton, Austria, with a suitcase and a backpack.

My ski trip was in St. Anton, Austria.Google Maps

Due to airport chaos from a storm in the UK the day before, my luggage arrived two days after I did.

Heathrow Airport was the busiest I'd seen since COVID-19 hit.Maria Noyen/Insider

Since my suitcase was left in the UK, I definitely regret not packing essential items in my backpack.

Losing my suitcase made me realize I should've packed essentials in my backpack.Maria Noyen/Insider

A converter with multiple outlets would've helped me keep all my devices equally charged.

My boyfriend made the smart decision to bring a converter with multiple outlets.Maria Noyen/Insider

Speaking of keeping things charged, a portable charger would've done wonders because my phone was losing battery so quickly.

A portable charger would've worked wonders on this trip.F.J. Jimenez/Getty Images

I arrived in Austria with a couple of cloth masks, which I quickly found out were not accepted in most places, so I had to buy a pack of FFP2 masks.

I had no idea a specific type of mask was required on the chairlifts and in the hotel.Maria Noyen/Insider

I brought my phone, wallet, sunglasses, and cash with me when I was on the mountain, so a small backpack would've been ideal.

My ski jacket pockets were packed.Maria Noyen/Insider

There were a few dinners that made me wish I'd brought more winter-weather appropriate evening outfits.

There were various opportunities to dress up, but I only brought one dress.Maria Noyen/Insider

When I wasn't skiing, I wish I'd packed a pair of gloves that I could use my phone with to avoid taking my hands out of my mittens.

The pair of mittens I packed for the trip.Maria Noyen/Insider

Skiing for 10 days made me realize how much better longer, thick socks are for avoiding shin bruises from ski boots.

More pairs of long socks would've been ideal.Maria Noyen/Insider

No matter how prepared I thought I was, there were plenty of things I regret not packing — but there were also a few I was very glad I brought with me.

There were some things I'm very glad made it along with my suitcase to Austria.Maria Noyen/Insider

I'm really glad I brought my swimsuit so I felt comfortable going to an Austrian sauna.

I'm glad I brought a bathing suit.Maria Noyen/Insider

There were a couple of sunny days in the mountains, so I'm happy I brought my sunglasses.

The sun was out a couple of days during the trip, so sunglasses did come in handy.Maria Noyen/Insider

These snow boots from ASOS were a great purchase.

These boots from ASOS cost me £42, or around $55.Maria Noyen/Insider

Yoga pants proved to be a great alternative to expensive ski thermals.

Yoga pants kept me warm underneath my snow pants.Maria Noyen/Insider

Slathering my face in Vaseline every night and making sure to put on SPF moisturizer during the day avoided my skin getting dry.

My Vaseline and day cream with SPF 15.Maria Noyen/Insider

The new set of hair ties I bought for the ski trip came in handy because I wore pigtails the entire time.

A new set of hair ties was another great packing choice.Maria Noyen/Insider

I'm glad my suitcase came in the end because I'd give myself an A- in terms of packing for this 10-day trip.

Overall, I think I packed well for the ski trip.Maria Noyen/Insider

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