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What to pack forAthens
in January

54° / 43°F
8 days of rain. Sunset around 6:25pm.
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The essentials

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Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 43°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
Lows around 43°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up. Don't have one? Check these out.
Insulated Puffy Parka Jacket - Women's$152 at Backcountry.comHybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket - Men's$196 at Backcountry.comSolazo Down Hooded Jacket - Women's$90 at CotopaxiThe North Face Men's Quest Synthetic Insulated Jacket$110 at REI
Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here. Don't have one? Check these out.
Arc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Crew Neck Long-Sleeve Base Layer Top$95.73 at REIArc'teryx Women's Lana Merino Wool Crew Base Layer Top$63.93 at REIWedze Women’s BL900 Merino Wool Ski Base Layer Top$60 at Decathlon AmericaTerramar Men's 3.0 Merino Bi-Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$29.73 at REI
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
The layer you'll wear more than any other. Don't have one? Check these out.
Tista Grid Full-Zip Hood Midlayer Top - Women's$41.96 at Backcountry.com
Warm hat (beanie)
Lows of 43°F and wind at 16 km/h make a beanie necessary.
Lows of 43°F and wind at 16 km/h make a beanie necessary. Don't have one? Check these out.
Chaos Indiana Wool Beanie$29.73 at REISmartwool Cable Knit Colorblock Pom Beanie$29.73 at REILightweight Merino Wool Beanie$32 at Backcountry.comPatagonia Beanie Hat$24.87 at REI
Polarized sunglasses
UV index of 3.1 bounces off water and reflects off urban pavement.
UV index of 3.1 bounces off water and reflects off urban pavement. 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 REIKnockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.com
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
Eight rain days in January mean minor cuts from wet terrain.
Eight rain days in January mean minor cuts from wet terrain. 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
Plug adapter, Type C or F
Athens uses Type C or F sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
Athens uses Type C or F sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Global Travel Adapter$39.95 at REIGlobal Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 at Eagle CreekGlobal Travel Adapter Micro$25 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek Global Travel Adapter 45W$69 at REI
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Nine hours of daylight means camera and phone drain before sunset.
Nine hours of daylight means camera and phone drain before sunset. Don't have one? Check these out.
BioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REI
Headlamp
Dark by 6:25pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Dark by 6:25pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job. Don't have one? Check these out.
Fenix HM50R V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp$59.95 at REIDash 450 Rechargeable HeadLamp$69.95 at Backcountry.comStorm 450 Headlamp$38.47 at Backcountry.comBlack Diamond Astro 300-R Rechargeable Headlamp$44.95 at REI
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Overhead bins fill fast on busy routes into Athens.
Overhead bins fill fast on busy routes into Athens. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at MatadorMatador GloberiderSee price at MatadorPacsafe Go Carry-On 44L Backpack Jet$180 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 at Backcountry.com
Daypack (15–25L)
Nine-hour days mean walking the city on foot each day.
Nine-hour days mean walking the city on foot each day. Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 at Backcountry.comArcane Large 20L Daypack$65.97 at Backcountry.comElqui 24L Daypack$70 at Cotopaxi
Carry-on suitcase (hard shell)
Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.
Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely. Don't have one? Check these out.
Coraza Suitcase - Carry On$295 at Cotopaxi
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 Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIRace Dry Bag - Double Roll$43.99 at Backcountry.com
Neck gaiter / buff
Coastal wind and cold squeeze exposed skin on the neck.
Coastal wind and cold squeeze exposed skin on the neck. Don't have one? Check these out.
Simond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 at Decathlon AmericaBuff x National Parks Coolnet UV Neck Gaiter Great Smoky$24.95 at Backcountry.comBuff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42 at Backcountry.comBuff Merino Heavyweight Neck Warmer$42 at REI
Modest cover layer
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
Reusable water bottle
Tap water is safe, so a bottle saves money and plastic.
Tap water is safe, so a bottle saves money and plastic. Don't have one? Check these out.
Collapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comQue Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comBidon Water Bottle$14.40 at Wild RyeWater Bottle$7.20 at Backcountry.com
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
VPN
Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.
Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself. Don't have one? Check these out.
NordVPNSee price at NordVPN
RFID travel wallet / money belt
International travel and urban crowds attract pickpockets.
International travel and urban crowds attract pickpockets. Don't have one? Check these out.
Undercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Eagle CreekEagle Creek Silk Undercover Money Belt Rose$17.02 at Backcountry.comBison Designs T Lock Money Belt$24 at REIPassport Wallet$94.95 at Peak Design
AirTag / tracker for bags
Airport crowds and transit switches make bags easy to lose.
Airport crowds and transit switches make bags easy to lose.
Packing cubes
Damp air at 75% humidity makes wrinkled clothes visible.
Damp air at 75% humidity makes wrinkled clothes visible. 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 SamsoniteLarge Expanding Packing Cube$30 at Knack Bags
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Rain on eight days forces laundry stops mid-trip.
Rain on eight days forces laundry stops mid-trip. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at MatadorKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack BagsNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REI
Packable blanket
Lows around 43°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
Lows around 43°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset. Don't have one? Check these out.
Flame Puffy Blanket - Hot$102 at rumplPendleton Yakima Camp Blanket Green Heather, Twin$199 at Backcountry.comPuffy Kachula Adventure Blanket$59.50 at Backcountry.comTeca Camp Blanket$90 at Cotopaxi
Noise-cancelling headphones
Crowded transit and early mornings need silence for sleep.
Crowded transit and early mornings need silence for sleep. Don't have one? Check these out.
JBL Live 770NC Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones$220 at REISoundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200 at REISony WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XM6/G$460 at SonyJBL Live 780NC Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones$250 at REI

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Packable down vest
Layering works when highs stay at 54°F and sun is weak.
Layering works when highs stay at 54°F and sun is weak.
Hand sanitizer
Humidity at 75% and crowded sites spread colds fast.
Humidity at 75% and crowded sites spread colds fast. Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REI
Short cables (USB-C)
One outlet per room forces you to charge in sequence.
One outlet per room forces you to charge in sequence. Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REIUSB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignUSB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comCable Kit$19.99 at Peak Design
Language app
A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.
A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.
Passport holder
Border crossing to national parks requires your passport ready.
Border crossing to national parks requires your passport ready.
Luggage locks (TSA)
Shared guesthouses need locked bags to protect valuables.
Shared guesthouses need locked bags to protect valuables. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorKnack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack BagsTSA Cable Lock$17.95 at Backcountry.comPacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95 at REI
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Bathroom humidity fogs mirrors and grows mold on wet gear.
Bathroom humidity fogs mirrors and grows mold on wet gear. Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek
Travel pillow
Short daylight and early dark make rest crucial.
Short daylight and early dark make rest crucial. Don't have one? Check these out.
Blackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REIFoam Core Pillow$34.95 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95 at Backcountry.com

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 MatadorPeppermint 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.
Smartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35 at REIEveryday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REISimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon America
Socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21 at REIBalega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 at REIBalega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg 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 CreekGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$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.
Shokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REISoundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIJBL Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110 at REIShokz OpenFit Air Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$120 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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