A little preparation before a winter trip makes charging stops much smoother:
- Gloves with good grip — thin enough to use a touchscreen, warm enough for −20°C
- A small flashlight or headlamp — for sites with poor lighting or when your phone battery is low
- A phone power bank — cold drains phone batteries fast
- Extra charge buffer — plan to arrive with more battery than you think you need
- Extra time — everything takes longer in winter
A simple winter charging kit: gloves with good grip · small flashlight or headlamp · phone power bank · hand warmers · a small bag of traction sand or kitty litter for icy footing · warm hat and an extra layer.