Hi there this is Tyler. I have just started packing and i am ready to fly to the United Kingdom. As i pack i will be making one pile to package and ship and one to put in a backpack to carry. I am doing this because its easier to ship my skis then to carry them. (I know this from experiance). I will be shipping my skis, ski boots, coat, ski pants, and helmet to Austria so it will be waiting at my hotel. I am bringing a camera, a toothbrush, toothpaste, 3 days c...