Snowboarding Packing List
Complete packing list for snowboarders – equipment, clothing and protection.
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Snowboard Equipment
Snowboard
The right length for your weight and riding style – or hire one.
Snowboard binding
Compatible with board and boots – set the stance angles.
Snowboard boots
Matched to the binding – laced tight for control and comfort.
Snowboard helmet
Compulsory for children, strongly recommended for everyone – a certified helmet.
Snowboard goggles
With UV protection and anti-fog coating.
Protective Gear
Wrist guards
Essential – wrists are the most commonly injured area in snowboarding.
Knee pads
Protection in falls on hard snow or ice.
Tailbone protection / impact shorts
Protection for the hips and tailbone in backward falls.
Back protector
Particularly recommended for freestyle and freeride.
Clothing
Snowboard jacket
Waterproof, windproof, breathable – with a powder skirt.
Snowboard trousers
Reinforced at the knees and seat – waterproof.
Base layer
Top and bottoms – moisture-wicking and warming.
Snowboard gloves
Waterproof with long cuffs – can be combined with wrist guards.
Snowboard socks
Long, padded socks matched to the boots.
Hat / beanie
Under the helmet or for breaks.
Care & Other
Sun cream (SPF 50+)
UV radiation is particularly intense on snow.
Lip balm with UV protection
Protects against chapped lips in the cold.
Lift pass
Buy online in advance – cheaper and no queuing.
Stomp pad
Non-slip pad between the bindings for a secure footing at the lift.
Board wax / sharpening stone
For optimum glide and edge grip.