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What to pack forAlabama
in July

93° / 75°F
15 days of rain. Sunset around 7:55pm.
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The essentials

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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
15 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
15 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker. Don't have one? Check these out.
Fineline Stretch Rain Shell - Women's$123 at Backcountry.comStorm Splitter Rain Shell$135 at Howler BrothersQuechua Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain Jacket$15 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's MH100 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket$40 at Decathlon America
Sunscreen SPF 50
Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95 at REIProject Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26 at REIThinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen$15.95 at REIBadger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen - 2.4 oz. Tin$18.95 at REI
Polarized sunglasses
Don't have one? Check these out.
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIKnockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke$38 at REIPremiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.com
DEET or picaridin repellent
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion$10.95 at REIBen's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 at Backcountry.comAdventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 at Backcountry.comBen's Eco Spray Insect Repellent - 30 Percent DEET$9.50 at REI
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night. Don't have one? Check these out.
the TICK PATROL Tick Remover Tool$6.50 at REI
Travel first aid kit
Don't have one? Check these out.
HART Outdoor Pocket First-Aid Kit$10.50 at REIKikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REI
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REI
Daypack (15–25L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiElqui 24L Daypack$70 at CotopaxiStio Basin Daypack$75.93 at REIIsabella 3.0 20L Daypack - Women's$66.75 at Backcountry.com
Dry bags
For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.
For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks. Don't have one? Check these out.
Tuff Sack 5-55L Dry Bag$79.95 at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIOsprey Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 at Backcountry.comRace Dry Bag - Double Roll$43.99 at Backcountry.com
Linen or lightweight shirts
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 93°F.
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 93°F. Don't have one? Check these out.
Solta Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$59.50 at CotopaxiSombra Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$45.50 at CotopaxiSumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's$47.50 at CotopaxiSumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's$47.50 at Cotopaxi
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Don't have one? Check these out.
Simond Women’s MT500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$35 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Men's Merino Resist Long-Sleeve T-Shirt$45 at Decathlon America
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
UV hits 10.3 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
UV hits 10.3 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour. Don't have one? Check these out.
La Sportiva Cloud Shadow Sun Hoodie - Women's$66.50 at Backcountry.comTopo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 at Backcountry.comSombra Sun Hoodie - Women's$52.50 at CotopaxiRoyal Robbins Salathe Sun Long-Sleeve Hoodie - Men's$120 at Backcountry.com
Swimwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Chubbies Lined Classic Swim Trunks$43.93 at REITofino Swim Top - Women's$47.57 at Backcountry.comHelly Hansen Men's Newport Swim Trunks$43.73 at REILido One-Piece Swimsuit - Women's$89.97 at Backcountry.com
Sandals (sport)
Don't have one? Check these out.
KEEN Women's Bali Strap TG Sandals$69.73 at REIForclaz MT500 Lightweight Packable Hiking Sandals$40 at Decathlon AmericaTeva Women's Outflow Closed-Toe Water Sandals$74.73 at REISOREL Kinetic Sunchase Ankle Strap Sandal - Women's$99.95 at Backcountry.com
Wide-brim sun hat
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pistil Women's Tegan Wide Brim Hat$39.73 at REIBrixton Mitch Packable Sun Hat$48.95 at Backcountry.comCTR Women's Summit Crushable Wide Brim Hat$30.73 at REIOrilla Sun Hat$25 at Cotopaxi
Electrolyte packets
Don't have one? Check these out.
Maurten Drink Mix 320 Unflavored, 14 Single Serve Packets$51 at Backcountry.comDrink Mix 160$45 at Backcountry.comFastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets - Box of 12 Packets$42 at Backcountry.comFastChews with Caffeine - 10 Count Packets$42 at Backcountry.com
Insulated water bottle
Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight.
Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight. Don't have one? Check these out.
Quechua MH900 Double-Wall Insulated 500 ml Water Bottle$15 at Decathlon AmericaCamelBak Fit Cap Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Bottle$20.73 at REICamelBak Podium Chill Insulated Water Bottle$18 at REILifeStraw Go Series Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Filter Bottle$59.95 at REI
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Permethrin Pump Spray$14.50 at REI
Oral rehydration salts
Don't have one? Check these out.
SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules$27.30 at REISaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Mixed Berry$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Seedless Watermelon$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Green Apple$19.99 at Backcountry.com
Reusable water bottle
Don't have one? Check these out.
Que Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comCollapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comWater Bottle$7.20 at Backcountry.comBidon Water Bottle$14.40 at Wild Rye
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.
One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera. Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REI
Packing cubes
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Packing Cube SetSee price at MatadorMatador Gear Cube Set$58.99 at Backcountry.com3 Piece Compression Packing Cubes$50 at SamsoniteCompression Packing Cube$29.95 at Backcountry.com
Waterproof phone pouch
Don't have one? Check these out.
Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Phone Pouch$34.95 at REI
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at MatadorNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REIKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack Bags

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Shorts
Don't have one? Check these out.
Helly Hansen Men's HH Quick-Dry 11" Cargo Shorts$59.73 at REIHelly Hansen Men's Move Quick-Dry 6" Shorts$51.87 at REIQuechua Women's NH500 Hiking Shorts$15 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's MH100 Hiking Shorts$20 at Decathlon America
Waterproof boot spray
Don't have one? Check these out.
Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REINubuck & Suede Proof Spray-On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comFabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comNikwax Fabric & Leather Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REI
Lip balm with SPF
Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REISPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.com
Cooling towel
Hand sanitizer
Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REI
Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
Don't have one? Check these out.
heat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIheat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIheat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REI
Short cables (USB-C)
Don't have one? Check these out.
USB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comAnker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35 at REIAnker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REICable Kit$19.99 at Peak Design
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek

The basics

You own most of these. We are just making sure they make it in.
Toiletries kit
Travel-size toothpaste + brush
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price at MatadorMatador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price at MatadorHuppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comDr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95 at REI
Deodorant
Don't have one? Check these out.
HiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REI
Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100 at REIDual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REI
Underwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comSimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon AmericaREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REI
Socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21 at REIBalega Hidden Dry No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REIBalega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 at REI
Sleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Packable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplPackable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle CreekChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.com
Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REI3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at Samsonite
Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIShokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REIJBL Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110 at REIJBL Vibe Beam 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$64.95 at REI
Sunglasses case
Don't have one? Check these out.
Chums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 at REICroakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REI
Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REI
Sewing kit / safety pins
Don't have one? Check these out.
Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REIExpedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.com

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