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What to pack forAustralia
in June

63° / 48°F
10 days of rain. Sunset around 4:50pm.
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The essentials

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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 REISmartwool Classic Thermal Merino Crew Base Layer Top$70 at REITerramar Men's 3.0 Merino Bi-Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$29.73 at REI
Polarized sunglasses
Water reflects UV across the coast even when the sun feels mild at 63°F.
Water reflects UV across the coast even when the sun feels mild at 63°F. Don't have one? Check these out.
Knockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Matte Black/Smoke$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIPremiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke$38 at REI
DEET or picaridin repellent
Ten rain days bring mosquitoes to urban parks and coastal areas.
Ten rain days bring mosquitoes to urban parks and coastal areas. 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.comSawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent$9.95 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
Coastal hiking near national parks puts distance between you and medical help.
Coastal hiking near national parks puts distance between you and medical help. 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 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
Nine-hour daylight means you charge devices in the evening at the guesthouse.
Nine-hour daylight means you charge devices in the evening at the guesthouse. 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 4:50pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Dark by 4:50pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job. Don't have one? Check these out.
Dash 450 Rechargeable HeadLamp$69.95 at Backcountry.comFenix HM50R V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp$59.95 at REIStorm 450 Headlamp$38.47 at Backcountry.comCoast RL10R Rechargeable Headlamp$29.95 at REI
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Overhead bins fill quickly on domestic flights between Australian cities.
Overhead bins fill quickly on domestic flights between Australian cities. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at MatadorMatador SEG 45See price at MatadorGo Carry-On 44L Backpack$180 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 at Backcountry.com
Daypack (15–25L)
Day trips to national parks mean carrying water, layers, and a camera.
Day trips to national parks mean carrying water, layers, and a camera. Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiIsabella 3.0 20L Daypack - Women's$66.75 at Backcountry.comArcane Large 20L Daypack$65.97 at Backcountry.comStio Basin Daypack$75.93 at REI
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.comDry Bag - Double Roll v2$46.99 at Backcountry.com
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 your own cuts down single-use plastic.
Tap water is safe but carrying your own cuts down single-use plastic. 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
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
Airports and train stations move fast when you're changing cities regularly.
Airports and train stations move fast when you're changing cities regularly.
Packing cubes
Packing efficiently saves time when you're moving every few days.
Packing efficiently saves time when you're moving every few days. 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 SamsoniteUltralight Packing Cube$24.95 at Peak Design
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Humidity at 76% dries clothes slowly even in winter.
Humidity at 76% dries clothes slowly even in winter. 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
Noise-cancelling headphones
Flights between cities are frequent and noise helps you rest during them.
Flights between cities are frequent and noise helps you rest during them. 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-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Black (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at SonyJBL Live 780NC Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones$250 at REI

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Hand sanitizer
Public facilities in cities see heavy use during the short 9.9-hour days.
Public facilities in cities see heavy use during the short 9.9-hour days. 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
Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
Insect bites itch worse when sunburned skin is already inflamed.
Insect bites itch worse when sunburned skin is already inflamed. Don't have one? Check these out.
heat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIheat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIheat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REI
Short cables (USB-C)
Multiple devices need power and one outlet won't reach everywhere you sit.
Multiple devices need power and one outlet won't reach everywhere you sit. 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
International travel requires your passport at hotels and rental counters.
International travel requires your passport at hotels and rental counters.
Luggage locks (TSA)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorTSA Cable Lock$15.95 at Backcountry.comPacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95 at REIPacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REI
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Wet towels and damp gear need air circulation in humid rooms.
Wet towels and damp gear need air circulation in humid rooms. Don't have one? Check these out.
Hanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comToiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comBuddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99 at Backcountry.com
Travel pillow
Nine hours of daylight means early dark and disrupted sleep patterns on the road.
Nine hours of daylight means early dark and disrupted sleep patterns on the road. Don't have one? Check these out.
Blackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REISea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95 at Backcountry.comExhale Neck Pillow$29 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.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 Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIBalega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 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 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.
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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