December Packing List for Bayside — What to Wear & Bring

Essentials

If you only pack a few things, pack these.

• Heavy Down ParkaEssential

  The ultimate protection against the 31°F lows and biting winds off Little Neck Bay.

• Cashmere LayerEssential

  Provides lightweight warmth for the LIRR commute and a polished look for Bell Boulevard dining.

• Waterproof Winter BootsEssential

  Essential for the 10 days of rain and sleet that can make Bayside sidewalks treacherous.

• Heavy Wool SocksEssential

  Keeps toes warm during the 20-minute wait on the Bayside LIRR platform.

• Insulated Winter HatEssential

  Retains critical body heat during the cold 31°F December nights in Queens.

• Heavy ScarfEssential

  Blocks the sharp coastal winds that are most intense near the Bayside Marina in winter.

• Waterproof GlovesEssential

  Protects hands from the damp 10 days of precipitation and the freezing December air.

• Windproof UmbrellaEssential

  December's 10 days of precip often include heavy wind gusts in northeast Queens.

Clothing

• Heavy Down ParkaEssential

  The ultimate protection against the 31°F lows and biting winds off Little Neck Bay.

• Cashmere LayerEssential

  Provides lightweight warmth for the LIRR commute and a polished look for Bell Boulevard dining.

• Fleece-Lined JeansRecommended

  Necessary for staying warm during long walks in Bayside's residential hills.

• Wool TurtleneckRecommended

  Protects the neck from the drafty coastal air at the Fort Totten waterfront.

Footwear

• Waterproof Winter BootsEssential

  Essential for the 10 days of rain and sleet that can make Bayside sidewalks treacherous.

• Heavy Wool SocksEssential

  Keeps toes warm during the 20-minute wait on the Bayside LIRR platform.

• Leather LoafersOptional

  Reserved for indoor holiday gatherings along the Bell Boulevard corridor.

• Ice Traction CleatsOptional

  Helpful for navigating the steep Bayside hills if December brings early freezing rain.

Accessories

• Insulated Winter HatEssential

  Retains critical body heat during the cold 31°F December nights in Queens.

• Heavy ScarfEssential

  Blocks the sharp coastal winds that are most intense near the Bayside Marina in winter.

• Waterproof GlovesEssential

  Protects hands from the damp 10 days of precipitation and the freezing December air.

• Pocket Hand WarmersOptional

  A welcome comfort during the long commute into the city from the Bayside station.

Gear

• Windproof UmbrellaEssential

  December's 10 days of precip often include heavy wind gusts in northeast Queens.

• Hand CreamRecommended

  Protects skin from the drying effects of Bayside's cold, windy winter climate.

• Travel ThermosOptional

  Keeps coffee or tea hot during a brisk winter walk through Crocheron Park.

• Microfiber TowelOptional

  Useful for wiping down snowy or wet seats on the LIRR or in local cafes.