Not surprisingly, I don't wear my ski boots while driving. And on some trips I wear loose fitting pants over my tights so I won't feel like one of Robin Hood's Merrymen should I have to stop for gas or a bit to eat. But when I get to the ski area, I often find myself hopping around on one foot trying to keep my balance on the snow covered parking lot as I take off my shoes, my pants and tried to put on my ski boots.

Fly fishermen to the rescue. Some crafty fly types came up with the idea to have a changing bag that makes it easier to take off their wading boots and waders and keeps their car from getting all wet and muddy. You step in the bag, which is about 24 inches square but only a couple of inches high, change your boots and/or clothes, step out of the bag, pull the drawstring shut and you have a carrying bag you can then toss in the back without mud worries. You can get these from most fly fishing shops or Campmor usually has one for about $22