What to pack forBangkok
in December
88° / 72°F
4 days of rain. Sunset around 5:50pm.
Typical December, from ten years of weather
4 days
of rain
5:50pm
sunset
Type A/B/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.
Antimalarial prescription
Talk to a travel clinic before you go. Not a product, a reminder.
Passport valid past your dates
Bangkok wants 6 months left on a passport past December. Check the expiry date now.
Vaccinations / travel clinic
CDC lists Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Japanese encephalitis, Rabies for Bangkok. Talk to a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks out.
Copies of your documents
Photograph your passport, cards, and insurance. Email them to yourself. Ten seconds now saves a very bad afternoon.
They drive on the left
They drive on the left. Give yourself the first hour on quiet roads.
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 Bangkok, with no SIM counter to find.
The essentials
Tick the box when it is in the bag
Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 7.0 burns skin fast even on cloudy days.
UV index of 7.0 burns skin fast even on cloudy days. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26 at REIProject Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26Shop at REI
Badger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95 at REIBadger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95Shop at REI
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$17.50 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$17.50Shop at REI
Thinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen$15.95 at REIThinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen$15.95Shop at REIPolarized sunglasses
Water reflects light off the Chao Phraya and canals. Glare builds headaches by noon.
Water reflects light off the Chao Phraya and canals. Glare builds headaches by noon. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Knockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38Shop at Backcountry.com
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 was $38Shop at REI
Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comPremiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38Shop at Backcountry.com
Knockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Matte Black/Smoke$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Matte Black/Smoke$38Shop at Backcountry.comDEET or picaridin repellent
Jungle terrain near water breeds mosquitoes year-round, even in dry season.
Jungle terrain near water breeds mosquitoes year-round, even in dry season. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion$10.95 at REISawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion$10.95Shop at REI
Adventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 at Backcountry.comAdventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 was $2.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 at Backcountry.comBen's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 was $2.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent$9.95 at REISawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent$9.95Shop at REITravel first aid kit
Insect bites, cuts from unfamiliar terrain, and stomach trouble need basic supplies on hand.
Insect bites, cuts from unfamiliar terrain, and stomach trouble need basic supplies on hand. Don't have one? Check these out.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickGrayl GeoPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle$99.95 at REIGrayl GeoPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle$99.95Shop at REI
LifeStraw Go Series BPA-Free Water Filter Bottle$44.95 at REILifeStraw Go Series BPA-Free Water Filter Bottle$44.95Shop at REI
Go Series Water Filter 22oz Bottle$44.95 at Backcountry.comGo Series Water Filter 22oz Bottle$44.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Grayl UltraPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle$89.95 at REIGrayl UltraPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle$89.95Shop at REIPower bank 10k–20k mAh
Long daylight hours and constant phone use drain batteries before nightfall.
Long daylight hours and constant phone use drain batteries before nightfall. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
BioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95Shop at REI
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120Shop at REI
Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80Shop at REI
Anker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40Shop at REICarry-on backpack (35–45L)
Four rain days in December mean light packing works. Forty liters fits overhead bins on every airline that matters.
Four rain days in December mean light packing works. Forty liters fits overhead bins on every airline that matters. 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
Go Carry-On 44L Backpack$180 at Backcountry.comGo Carry-On 44L Backpack$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)
Temple visits, markets, and day trips need a separate bag from luggage.
Temple visits, markets, and day trips need a separate bag from luggage. 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 Botanica$65.97 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Botanica$65.97 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.com
Elqui 24L Daypack$70 at CotopaxiElqui 24L Daypack$70 was $100Shop at CotopaxiCarry-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
Osprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 was $45Shop at REI
Race Dry Bag - Double Roll$43.99 at Backcountry.comRace Dry Bag - Double Roll$43.99Shop at Backcountry.comLinen or lightweight shirts
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 88°F.
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 88°F. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Solta Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$59.50 at CotopaxiSolta Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$59.50 was $85Shop at Cotopaxi
Sombra Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$45.50 at CotopaxiSombra Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$45.50 was $65Shop at Cotopaxi
Sumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's$47.50 at CotopaxiSumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's$47.50 was $95Shop at Cotopaxi
Sumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's$47.50 at CotopaxiSumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's$47.50 was $95Shop at CotopaxiMoisture-wicking t-shirts
Heat and humidity at 88°F mean sweat clings to cotton. Moisture-wicking fabric dries before it stains.
Heat and humidity at 88°F mean sweat clings to cotton. Moisture-wicking fabric dries before it stains. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Simond Women’s MT500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$35 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Women’s MT500 Merino Wool T-Shirt, women's$35 was $54.99Shop at Decathlon America
Simond Men's Merino Resist Long-Sleeve T-Shirt$45 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Men's Merino Resist Long-Sleeve T-Shirt$45 was $69.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaSun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
UV hits 7 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
UV hits 7 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
La Sportiva Cloud Shadow Sun Hoodie - Women's$66.50 at Backcountry.comLa Sportiva Cloud Shadow Sun Hoodie - Women's$66.50 was $95Shop at Backcountry.com
Topo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 at Backcountry.comTopo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 was $99Shop at Backcountry.com
Sombra Sun Hoodie - Women's$52.50 at CotopaxiSombra Sun Hoodie - Women's$52.50 was $75Shop at Cotopaxi
Royal Robbins Salathe Sun Long-Sleeve Hoodie - Men's$120 at Backcountry.comRoyal Robbins Salathe Sun Long-Sleeve Hoodie - Men's$120Shop at Backcountry.comSwimwear
Coastal location and warm water make swimming the main relief from heat.
Coastal location and warm water make swimming the main relief from heat. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Tofino Swim Top - Women's$47.57 at Backcountry.comTofino Swim Top - Women's$47.57 was $67.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Chubbies Lined Classic Swim Trunks$43.93 at REIChubbies Lined Classic Swim Trunks$43.93 was $59.50Shop at REI
Helly Hansen Men's Newport Swim Trunks$43.73 at REIHelly Hansen Men's Newport Swim Trunks$43.73 was $60Shop at REI
Lido One-Piece Swimsuit - Women's$89.97 at Backcountry.comLido One-Piece Swimsuit - Women's$89.97 was $150Shop at Backcountry.comModest cover layer
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
Sandals (sport)
Wet ground from the few December rains and constant humidity make sandals practical.
Wet ground from the few December rains and constant humidity make sandals practical. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
KEEN Women's Bali Strap TG Sandals$69.73 at REIKEEN Women's Bali Strap TG Sandals$69.73 was $110Shop at REI
Forclaz MT500 Lightweight Packable Hiking Sandals$40 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz MT500 Lightweight Packable Hiking Sandals$40 was $59.99Shop at Decathlon America
Teva Women's Outflow Closed-Toe Water Sandals$74.73 at REITeva Women's Outflow Closed-Toe Water Sandals$74.73 was $100Shop at REI
SOREL Kinetic Sunchase Ankle Strap Sandal - Women's$99.95 at Backcountry.comSOREL Kinetic Sunchase Ankle Strap Sandal - Women's$99.95Shop at Backcountry.comWide-brim sun hat
Eleven hours of daylight at high UV means hours without shade overhead.
Eleven hours of daylight at high UV means hours without shade overhead. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pistil Women's Tegan Wide Brim Hat$39.73 at REIPistil Women's Tegan Wide Brim Hat$39.73 was $68Shop at REI
Brixton Mitch Packable Sun Hat$48.95 at Backcountry.comBrixton Mitch Packable Sun Hat$48.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Orilla Sun Hat$35 at CotopaxiOrilla Sun Hat$35 was $50Shop at Cotopaxi
CTR Women's Summit Crushable Wide Brim Hat$30.73 at REICTR Women's Summit Crushable Wide Brim Hat$30.73 was $43.99Shop at REIElectrolyte packets
Sweating in 88°F heat depletes salts faster than water alone replaces them.
Sweating in 88°F heat depletes salts faster than water alone replaces them. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Maurten Drink Mix 320 Unflavored, 14 Single Serve Packets$51 at Backcountry.comMaurten Drink Mix 320 Unflavored, 14 Single Serve Packets$51Shop at Backcountry.com
Drink Mix 160$45 at Backcountry.comDrink Mix 160$45Shop at Backcountry.com
Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets - Box of 12 Packets$42 at Backcountry.comFastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets - Box of 12 Packets$42Shop at Backcountry.com
FastChews with Caffeine - 10 Count Packets$42 at Backcountry.comFastChews with Caffeine - 10 Count Packets$42Shop at Backcountry.comInsulated 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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Quechua MH900 Double-Wall Insulated 500 ml Water Bottle$15 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua MH900 Double-Wall Insulated 500 ml Water Bottle$15 was $24.99Shop at Decathlon America
CamelBak Fit Cap Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Bottle$20.73 at REICamelBak Fit Cap Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Bottle$20.73 was $30Shop at REI
CamelBak Podium Chill Insulated Water Bottle$18 at REICamelBak Podium Chill Insulated Water Bottle$18Shop at REI
Bivo Trio Insulated Water Bottle$44 at REIBivo Trio Insulated Water Bottle$44Shop at REIPermethrin-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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Oral rehydration salts
Tap water isn't safe. Illness strikes fast in heat and humidity.
Tap water isn't safe. Illness strikes fast in heat and humidity. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules$27.30 at REISaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules$27.30Shop at REI
SaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Seedless Watermelon$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Seedless Watermelon$19.99Shop at Backcountry.com
SaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Mixed Berry$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Mixed Berry$19.99Shop at Backcountry.com
SaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Green Apple$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Green Apple$19.99Shop at Backcountry.comAnti-diarrheal + probiotics
Street food and water quality cause digestive trouble for most visitors.
Street food and water quality cause digestive trouble for most visitors.
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.
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.
AirTag / tracker for bags
Crowded markets and transit hubs make bags easy targets for theft.
Crowded markets and transit hubs make bags easy targets for theft.
Packing cubes
Humidity and salt air wrinkle clothes fast. Cubes compress and organize.
Humidity and salt air wrinkle clothes fast. Cubes compress and organize. 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
Ultralight Packing Cube$24.95 at Peak DesignUltralight Packing Cube$24.95Shop at Peak DesignWaterproof phone pouch
Coastal location and boat tours mean water reaches phones and cameras.
Coastal location and boat tours mean water reaches phones and cameras. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Laundry dries slowly in 64% humidity. Detergent lets you wash often.
Laundry dries slowly in 64% humidity. Detergent lets you wash often. 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 Bags
Nathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REINathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24Shop at REINoise-cancelling headphones
Airport noise, tuk-tuk traffic, and street vendors make quiet focus hard.
Airport noise, tuk-tuk traffic, and street vendors make quiet focus hard. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Soundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200 at REISoundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200Shop at REI
JBL Live 770NC Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones$220 at REIJBL Live 770NC Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones$220Shop at REI
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 WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XM6/G$460 at SonySony WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XM6/G$460Shop at SonyNice to have
You could skip every one of these
Shorts
Highs of 88°F rule out long pants for most of the day.
Highs of 88°F rule out long pants for most of the day. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Helly Hansen Men's HH Quick-Dry 11" Cargo Shorts$59.73 at REIHelly Hansen Men's HH Quick-Dry 11" Cargo Shorts$59.73 was $80Shop at REI
Forclaz Men's MT500 Hiking Shorts$30 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Men's MT500 Hiking Shorts$30 was $44.99Shop at Decathlon America
Quechua Women's MH100 Hiking Shorts$20 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's MH100 Hiking Shorts$20 was $24.99Shop at Decathlon America
Helly Hansen Men's Move Quick-Dry 6" Shorts$51.87 at REIHelly Hansen Men's Move Quick-Dry 6" Shorts$51.87 was $75Shop at REILip balm with SPF
Lips crack from sun and salt spray. SPF prevents both.
Lips crack from sun and salt spray. SPF prevents both. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95Shop at REI
Badger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REIBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95Shop at REI
SPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.comSPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29Shop at Backcountry.comMosquito head net
Mosquitoes swarm at dusk near water. A head net beats constant swatting.
Mosquitoes swarm at dusk near water. A head net beats constant swatting. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Treatable Mosquito Head Net$10.95 at REISawyer Treatable Mosquito Head Net$10.95Shop at REI
Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net with Insect Shield$18.95 at REISea to Summit Mosquito Head Net with Insect Shield$18.95Shop at REI
InvisiNet Head Net$15.99 at Backcountry.comInvisiNet Head Net$15.99Shop at Backcountry.com
Ben's InvisiNet Head Net$15.99 at Backcountry.comBen's InvisiNet Head Net$15.99Shop at Backcountry.comHand sanitizer
Tap water means unwashed hands spread illness. Sanitizer works without water.
Tap water means unwashed hands spread illness. Sanitizer works without water. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REINoshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13Shop at REI
Noshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9Shop at REI
Dr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50Shop at REISunburn-safe insect bite relief
Sun damage and insect bites happen together. Regular itch relief worsens burns.
Sun damage and insect bites happen together. Regular itch relief worsens burns. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
heat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIheat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95Shop at REI
heat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REIheat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95Shop at REI
Badger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95Shop at REI
heat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIheat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95Shop at REIShort cables (USB-C)
Humidity corrodes connectors. Short cables mean less exposed metal in pockets.
Humidity corrodes connectors. Short cables mean less exposed metal in pockets. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
USB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comUSB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99Shop at Backcountry.com
USB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignUSB-C CableSee priceShop at Peak Design
Anker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35 at REIAnker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35Shop at REI
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
International travel requires documents. Humidity warps paper passports without protection.
International travel requires documents. Humidity warps paper passports without protection.
Luggage locks (TSA)
Shared dorms and guesthouses see casual theft. Locks deter it.
Shared dorms and guesthouses see casual theft. Locks deter it. 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
Pacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95 at REIPacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95Shop at REI
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.comToiletry bag (hanging)
Heat and humidity make toiletries damp. Hanging bags air them out.
Heat and humidity make toiletries damp. Hanging bags air them out. 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
Hanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comToiletry Bag$50Shop at Backcountry.com
Pack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle CreekPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekTravel pillow
Long flights and noise in hostels disrupt sleep. A pillow eases both.
Long flights and noise in hostels disrupt sleep. A pillow eases both. 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
Zempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REIZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40Shop at REI
Sea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Foam Core Pillow$34.95 at Backcountry.comFoam Core Pillow$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
Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comPeppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99Shop at Backcountry.com
Dr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95 at REIDr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95Shop at REIDeodorant
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.
Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100 at REIAnker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100Shop at REI
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignDual Slim Charger$64.95Shop at Peak Design
Anker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REIAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25Shop at REIUnderwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Smartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35 at REISmartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35Shop at REI
Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34Shop at Backcountry.com
REI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REIREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95Shop at REI
REI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REIREI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95Shop at REISocks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21 at REIInjinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21Shop at REI
Woolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 was $20Shop at REI
Balega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 at REIBalega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 was $19Shop at REI
Balega Hidden Dry No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIBalega Hidden Dry No-Show Socks$13.73 was $18Shop at REISleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
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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
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Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REISoundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130Shop at REI
Shokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REIShokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170Shop at REI
Soundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100Shop at REI
JBL Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110 at REIJBL Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110Shop at REISunglasses case
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Nail clippers
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Sewing kit / safety pins
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It keeps your ticks. Open it again when you are standing over the suitcase.It keeps your ticks. Open it again on your phone when you are standing over the suitcase.