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What to pack forAustralia
in December

79° / 64°F
10 days of rain. Sunset around 7:00pm.
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The essentials

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Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 10.4 burns exposed skin in minutes.
UV index of 10.4 burns exposed skin in minutes. Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95 at REIProject Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26 at REIBadger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen - 2.4 oz. Tin$18.95 at REIBlue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$14 at REI
Polarized sunglasses
Water glare off the coast strains unprotected eyes.
Water glare off the coast strains unprotected eyes. Don't have one? Check these out.
Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIFast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke$38 at REI
DEET or picaridin repellent
December humidity and coastal terrain bring insects out.
December humidity and coastal terrain bring insects out. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion$10.95 at REIAdventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 at Backcountry.comBen's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 at Backcountry.comBen's Insect Repellent Wipes - 30 Percent DEET$7.95 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
Remote park access means help is hours away.
Remote park access means help is hours away. Don't have one? Check these out.
Kikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REIHART Outdoor Pocket First-Aid Kit$10.50 at REI
Plug adapter, Type I
Australia uses Type I sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
Australia uses Type I 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 Eagle CreekEagle Creek Global Travel Adapter 45W$69 at REI
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Fourteen-hour days drain phone batteries before sunset.
Fourteen-hour days drain phone batteries before sunset. Don't have one? Check these out.
BioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIAnker Power Bank (30W, Fusion, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REI
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at MatadorMatador SEG 45See price at MatadorPacsafe Go Carry-On 44L Backpack Jet$180 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 at Backcountry.com
Daypack (15–25L)
Urban exploring and park visits need a separate day bag.
Urban exploring and park visits need a separate day bag. Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiArcane Large 20L Daypack$65.97 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Botanica$65.97 at Backcountry.comIsabella 3.0 20L Daypack - Women's$66.75 at Backcountry.com
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 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
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Heat and humidity make sweat cling to skin all day.
Heat and humidity make sweat cling to skin all day. 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 10.4 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
UV hits 10.4 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour. Don't have one? Check these out.
Topo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 at Backcountry.comLa Sportiva Cloud Shadow Sun Hoodie - Women's$66.50 at Backcountry.comSombra Sun Hoodie - Women's$52.50 at CotopaxiRoyal Robbins Salathe Sun Long-Sleeve Hoodie - Men's$120 at Backcountry.com
Swimwear
Coastal access and 79°F highs mean swimming most days.
Coastal access and 79°F highs mean swimming most days. Don't have one? Check these out.
Tofino Swim Top - Women's$47.57 at Backcountry.comChubbies Lined Classic Swim Trunks$43.93 at REIChubbies Men's Stretch 5.5" Swim Trunks$33.83 at REILido One-Piece Swimsuit - Women's$89.97 at Backcountry.com
Wide-brim sun hat
Fourteen hours outdoors daily needs head protection from sun.
Fourteen hours outdoors daily needs head protection from sun. 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.comOrilla Sun Hat$35 at CotopaxiCTR Women's Summit Crushable Wide Brim Hat$30.73 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
Reusable water bottle
Tap water is safe but carrying water beats dehydration.
Tap water is safe but carrying water beats dehydration. 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
AirTag / tracker for bags
International travel and busy urban areas increase theft risk.
International travel and busy urban areas increase theft risk.
Packing cubes
Moisture and salt air wreck unpacked clothes fast.
Moisture and salt air wreck unpacked clothes fast. 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
Waterproof phone pouch
Ten rain days and coastal spray threaten electronics.
Ten rain days and coastal spray threaten electronics. 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 MatadorKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack BagsNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REI
Noise-cancelling headphones
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 SonySony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Lavender (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at Sony

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Shorts
Fourteen hours of daylight and warm temperatures suit shorts.
Fourteen hours of daylight and warm temperatures suit shorts. Don't have one? Check these out.
Helly Hansen Men's HH Quick-Dry 11" Cargo Shorts$59.73 at REIForclaz Men’s Travel 900 Hiking Shorts$40 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Women’s Travel 900 Hiking Shorts$30 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's NH500 Hiking Shorts$15 at Decathlon America
Lip balm with SPF
Lips crack fast in high UV and wind.
Lips crack fast in high UV and wind. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REIBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REISPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.com
Hand sanitizer
Urban areas and shared accommodations spread germs quickly.
Urban areas and shared accommodations spread germs quickly. 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
Bites itch worse when sunburned skin is already raw.
Bites itch worse when sunburned skin is already raw. Don't have one? Check these out.
heat it classic USB-C 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 Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REI
Short cables (USB-C)
One outlet per room means cables need to be short.
One outlet per room means cables need to be short. Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35 at REIUSB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comUSB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignCable Kit$19.99 at Peak Design
Passport holder
Border crossing requires documents protected from salt water.
Border crossing requires documents protected from salt water.
Luggage locks (TSA)
International flights demand locks on checked luggage.
International flights demand locks on checked luggage. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorPacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95 at REI3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsoniteTSA Cable Lock$15.95 at Backcountry.com
Toiletry bag (hanging)
High humidity breeds mold in toiletry bags quickly.
High humidity breeds mold in toiletry bags quickly. 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.comBuddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99 at Backcountry.com
Travel pillow
Long flights to Australia need neck support.
Long flights to Australia need neck support. Don't have one? Check these out.
Blackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REIExhale Neck Pillow$29 at Backcountry.comFoam Core Pillow$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 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.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100 at REIAnker 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 Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comSmartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35 at REIREI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REIREI 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 REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REIBalega Hidden Dry No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIBalega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 at REI
Sleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Packable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle CreekPackable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplGrocery 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.
3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsonitePacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REI
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 REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 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.
Expedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.comSpeedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REI

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