What to pack forAustria
in October
63° / 46°F
13 days of rain. Sunset around 6:25pm.
Typical October, from ten years of weather
13 days
of rain
6:25pm
sunset
Type C/F
plugs
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Before you go
None of these fit in a bag. Sort them first and the packing gets easy.
Download offline maps
Download the offline map before you lose signal.
Some cash in local currency
Cards fail more often than you'd think. Carry EUR for markets and taxis.
Passport valid past your dates
Austria wants 3 months left on a passport past October. Check the expiry date now.
Copies of your documents
Photograph your passport, cards, and insurance. Email them to yourself. Ten seconds now saves a very bad afternoon.
Highway vignette
Motorways here need a vignette sticker or pass. Buy it before the first toll road, the fines are steep.
International driving permit
Rental desks here ask for an International Driving Permit alongside your license. AAA issues them same day.
Travel insurance
Most home health plans stop at the border. A quote takes two minutes.
eSIM
An eSIM works the moment the phone is switched on in Austria, with no SIM counter to find.
The essentials
Tick the box when it is in the bag
Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
13 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
13 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Fineline Stretch Rain Shell - Women's$123 at Backcountry.comFineline Stretch Rain Shell - Women's$123 was $189Shop at Backcountry.com
Storm Splitter Rain Shell$135 at Howler BrothersStorm Splitter Rain Shell$135Shop at Howler Brothers
Quechua Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain Jacket$15 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain Jacket$15 was $29.99Shop at Decathlon America
Quechua Women's MH100 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket$40 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's MH100 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket$40 was $49.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaInsulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 46°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
Lows around 46°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Insulated Puffy Parka Jacket - Women's$152 at Backcountry.comInsulated Puffy Parka Jacket - Women's$152 was $379Shop at Backcountry.com
Hybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket - Men's$196 at Backcountry.comHybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket - Men's$196 was $280Shop at Backcountry.com
Repleto Down Jacket - Women's$74 at CotopaxiRepleto Down Jacket - Women's$74 was $185Shop at CotopaxiMerino 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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Wedze Women’s BL900 Merino Wool Ski Base Layer Top$60 at Decathlon AmericaWedze Women’s BL900 Merino Wool Ski Base Layer Top, women's$60 was $99.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaWarm hat (beanie)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Lightweight Merino Wool Beanie$32 at Backcountry.comLightweight Merino Wool Beanie$32Shop at Backcountry.com
Wedze Rider 500 Reversible Knit Beanie$12 at Decathlon AmericaWedze Rider 500 Reversible Knit Beanie$12 was $17.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaInsulated winter boots
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Quechua Women's SH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Hiking Boots$95 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's SH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Hiking Boots$95 was $139Shop at Decathlon America
Quechua Men's NH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Boots$75 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Men's NH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Boots$75 was $109Shop at Decathlon America
Quechua Women's SH100 Warm Waterproof Mid Snow Boots$25 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's SH100 Warm Waterproof Mid Snow Boots$25 was $49.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaPolarized sunglasses
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38Shop at Backcountry.com
Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comFast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38Shop at Backcountry.comTick 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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Travel first aid kit
Nine rain days mean cuts and scrapes happen on wet terrain.
Nine rain days mean cuts and scrapes happen on wet terrain. Don't have one? Check these out.
Plug adapter, Type C or F
Austria uses Type C or F sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
Austria 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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Global Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 at Eagle CreekGlobal Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Global Travel Adapter Micro$25 at Backcountry.comGlobal Travel Adapter Micro$25 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.comPower bank 10k–20k mAh
Daylight drops below 11 hours, draining batteries by afternoon.
Daylight drops below 11 hours, draining batteries by afternoon. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Dash 450 Rechargeable HeadLamp$69.95 at Backcountry.comDash 450 Rechargeable HeadLamp$69.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Storm 450 Headlamp$38.47 at Backcountry.comStorm 450 Headlamp$38.47 was $69.95Shop at Backcountry.comCarry-on backpack (35–45L)
Mountain terrain needs gear that fits overhead bins on budget airlines.
Mountain terrain needs gear that fits overhead bins on budget airlines. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at MatadorMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Matador GloberiderSee price at MatadorMatador GloberiderSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Pacsafe Go Carry-On 44L Backpack Jet$180 at Backcountry.comPacsafe Go Carry-On 44L Backpack Jet$180Shop at Backcountry.com
Osprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 was $265Shop at Backcountry.comDaypack (15–25L)
Ten hours of daylight means you hike before dark falls.
Ten hours of daylight means you hike before dark falls. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiConsuelo 22L Daypack$120Shop at Cotopaxi
Osprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 was $110Shop at Backcountry.com
Isabella 3.0 20L Daypack - Women's$66.75 at Backcountry.comIsabella 3.0 20L Daypack - Women's$66.75 was $89Shop at Backcountry.comCarry-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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Tuff Sack 5-55L Dry Bag$79.95 at Backcountry.comTuff Sack 5-55L Dry Bag$79.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Osprey Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 was $65Shop at Backcountry.com
Race Dry Bag - Double Roll$43.99 at Backcountry.comRace Dry Bag - Double Roll$43.99Shop at Backcountry.comWaterproof insulated gloves
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Wedze Adult 100 Waterproof Ski Gloves$24.99 at Decathlon AmericaWedze Adult 100 Waterproof Ski Gloves$24.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaNeck gaiter / buff
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Simond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 was $24.99Shop at Decathlon America
Buff x National Parks Coolnet UV Neck Gaiter Great Smoky$24.95 at Backcountry.comBuff x National Parks Coolnet UV Neck Gaiter Great Smoky$24.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Buff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42 at Backcountry.comBuff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42Shop at Backcountry.comReusable water bottle
Tap water is safe, so a bottle cuts plastic waste.
Tap water is safe, so a bottle cuts plastic waste. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Collapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comCollapsible Water Bottle$24.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Que Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comQue Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Bidon Water Bottle$14.40 at Wild RyeBidon Water Bottle$14.40 was $18Shop at Wild Rye
Water Bottle$7.20 at Backcountry.comWater Bottle$7.20 was $12Shop at Backcountry.comMulti-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.
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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
RFID travel wallet / money belt
International travel requires keeping documents separate from cash.
International travel requires keeping documents separate from cash. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Undercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Backcountry.comUndercover RFID Money Belt$35 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
Silk Undercover Money Belt$17.02 at Backcountry.comSilk Undercover Money Belt$17.02 was $30.95, 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
Passport Wallet$94.95 at Peak DesignPassport Wallet$94.95Shop at Peak DesignAirTag / tracker for bags
Crowded parks and stations make trackers worth their weight.
Crowded parks and stations make trackers worth their weight.
Checked luggage / rolling duffel
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler XT 90L Wheeled Duffel Bag Midnight$349 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek Cargo Hauler XT 90L Wheeled Duffel Bag Midnight$349 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
Eagle Creek No Matter What 90L Duffel Bag Smoke$77.40 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek No Matter What 90L Duffel Bag Smoke$77.40 was $129, 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.comPacking cubes
Wet clothes pile up fast in 77 percent humidity.
Wet clothes pile up fast in 77 percent humidity. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Packing Cube SetSee price at MatadorMatador Packing Cube SetSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Matador Gear Cube Set$58.99 at Backcountry.comMatador Gear Cube Set$58.99 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
3 Piece Compression Packing Cubes$50 at Samsonite3 Piece Compression Packing Cubes$50Shop at Samsonite
Large Expanding Packing Cube$30 at Knack BagsLarge Expanding Packing Cube$30Shop at Knack BagsChecked suitcase
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Rain nine times a month soaks everything, washing clothes weekly.
Rain nine times a month soaks everything, washing clothes weekly. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at MatadorMatador Laundry BagSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Knack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack BagsKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10Shop at Knack BagsPackable blanket
Lows around 46°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
Lows around 46°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Flame Puffy Blanket - Hot$102 at rumplFlame Puffy Blanket - Hot$102 was $170Shop at rumpl
Pendleton Yakima Camp Blanket Green Heather, Twin$199 at Backcountry.comPendleton Yakima Camp Blanket Green Heather, Twin$199Shop at Backcountry.com
Puffy Kachula Adventure Blanket$59.50 at Backcountry.comPuffy Kachula Adventure Blanket$59.50 was $119Shop at Backcountry.com
Teca Camp Blanket$90 at CotopaxiTeca Camp Blanket$90Shop at CotopaxiNoise-cancelling headphones
Constant wind at 21 kilometers per hour makes silence precious.
Constant wind at 21 kilometers per hour makes silence precious. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Sandstone WH-1000XM6/T$460 at SonySony WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Sandstone WH-1000XM6/T$460Shop at Sony
Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XX/W$650 at SonySony 1000X THE COLLEXION Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XX/W$650Shop at SonyTrekking poles
Steep slopes and loose mountain scree demand foot stability.
Steep slopes and loose mountain scree demand foot stability. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Trekking Poles Ultra Blue, 100 cm$117 at Backcountry.comBlack Diamond Distance Carbon Trekking Poles Ultra Blue, 100 cm$117 was $180Shop at Backcountry.comNice to have
You could skip every one of these
Packable down vest
Gaiters
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Trail Gaiters Summit$59.95 at Backcountry.comOutdoor Research Ferrosi Trail Gaiters Summit$59.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Trail High Gaiters$44.95 at Backcountry.comTrail High Gaiters$44.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Rocky Mountain Low Gaiters II$38.50 at Backcountry.comRocky Mountain Low Gaiters II$38.50 was $55Shop at Backcountry.comWaterproof boot spray
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Fabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comFabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55Shop at Backcountry.com
Nubuck & Suede Proof Spray-On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comNubuck & Suede Proof Spray-On Footwear Treatment$12.55Shop at Backcountry.comMotion sickness tablets / bands
Mountain roads wind through passes where nausea hits fast.
Mountain roads wind through passes where nausea hits fast.
Hand sanitizer
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Short cables (USB-C)
One outlet per room means charging happens in sequence, not parallel.
One outlet per room means charging happens in sequence, not parallel. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
USB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignUSB-C CableSee priceShop at Peak Design
Cable Kit$19.99 at Peak DesignCable Kit$19.99Shop at Peak DesignLanguage 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 crossings demand instant access to your passport.
Border crossings demand instant access to your passport.
Luggage locks (TSA)
Train stations and hostels see bags go missing daily.
Train stations and hostels see bags go missing daily. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorMatador BetaLockSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at Samsonite3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13Shop at Samsonite
TSA Cable Lock$17.95 at Backcountry.comTSA Cable Lock$17.95Shop at Backcountry.comCompression sacks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Compression Stuff Sack$33.71 at Backcountry.comCompression Stuff Sack$33.71 was $44.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil 20L Compression Sack Zinnia$49.95 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Ultra-Sil 20L Compression Sack Zinnia$49.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Lightweight 35L Compression Sack$49.95 at Backcountry.comLightweight 35L Compression Sack$49.95Shop at Backcountry.comToiletry bag (hanging)
Moisture hangs in the air, so ventilation matters for mold.
Moisture hangs in the air, so ventilation matters for mold. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
DK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comToiletry Bag$50Shop at Backcountry.com
Hanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Buddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99 at Backcountry.comBuddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99Shop at Backcountry.comTravel pillow
Trains and buses run all night on European routes.
Trains and buses run all night on European routes. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Blackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comBlackout Travel Pillow$39.99 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
Exhale Neck Pillow$29 at Backcountry.comExhale Neck Pillow$29 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
Sea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95Shop at Backcountry.comThe 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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price at MatadorMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Matador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price at MatadorMatador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Huppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comHuppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99Shop at Backcountry.comDeodorant
Don't have one? Check these out.
Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignDual Slim Charger$64.95Shop at Peak DesignUnderwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34Shop at Backcountry.com
Everyday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34Shop at Backcountry.com
Simond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaSocks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Packable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle CreekPackable Tote Bag$49 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Packable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplPackable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95Shop at rumpl
Grocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125Shop at Backcountry.com
Chrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125Shop at Backcountry.comPen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
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Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sunglasses case
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Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sewing kit / safety pins
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Take this list with you
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