Anti-overcost checklist: what to bring to avoid buying at the resort

Are you looking to better manage your budget during your ski vacation? Would you like tips to avoid expensive purchases on site?
Ekosport-Rent has prepared a list of everything you need to bring to avoid buying at the resort. Hygiene, food, accessories, etc.: we review all the items on which you can save on your vacation budget.

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In summary

Mastering your ski budget also involves the purchases you can avoid at the resort. A checklist helps you anticipate hygiene products like toothpaste, shampoo or sunscreen, but also snacks, drinks and grocery items for meals. Also remember to bring your first-aid kit and your usual medications, as well as ski accessories already available at home: gloves, mask, goggles, technical socks, neck warmer and hat. Sport 2000 helps you prepare your ski rental. Discover the complete checklist to reduce last-minute purchases.

Hygiene and care

A complete toiletry kit, it's the guarantee of not having to make small purchases that quickly add up.

Remember to bring:

Toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo, deodorant
Toothbrush and hairbrush
Moisturizing cream for face, hands and body
Sunscreen
Moisturizing lip balm
Tissues, cotton swabs

Food and snack

Food represents a significant source of savings during your stay, because in resorts, prices are generally higher than elsewhere. Obviously, for practical reasons (space available in the car, products to keep cool, etc.), you won't be able to buy everything in advance.

Nevertheless, it is relevant to plan for:

Snacks for the whole week (compotes, energy bars, dried fruits, etc.)
Water bottles
Fruit juice bricks for children
Breakfast essentials (milk, coffee, tea, cereals, jam, etc.)
Grocery products for simple meals (pasta, rice, canned vegetables, etc.).

Health and first aid

A first-aid kit is essential, and you often need one in an emergency. Bringing one with you rather than buying one on site is therefore not only economical but also a practical necessity.

Be sure to pack:

Acetaminophen and other basic medications (pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, etc.)

Bandages and gauze pads

Antiseptic

Pain-relieving cream or gel

Saline solution

Other medications you usually take (for motion sickness, anti-nausea medication, etc.).

Ski equipment and accessories

If you already have all the winter and ski accessories at home, it is advisable to make a checklist before leaving, so as not to forget anything. Otherwise, you will have to make last-minute purchases on site, often more expensive, and you will end up with duplicate items.

Here are the essentials to pack in your suitcase: