What to pack forBangkok
in June
90° / 79°F
24 days of rain. Sunset around 6:45pm.
Typical June, from ten years of weather
24 days
of rain
6:45pm
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 June. 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
Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
24 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
24 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 Women’s NH500 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket$50 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women’s NH500 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket, women's$50 was $69.99Shop at Decathlon America
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 AmericaSunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 7.3 burns exposed skin in minutes.
UV index of 7.3 burns exposed skin in minutes. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95 at REIBadger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95Shop at REI
Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26 at REIProject Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26Shop at REI
Badger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen - 2.4 oz. Tin$18.95 at REIBadger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen - 2.4 oz. Tin$18.95Shop at REI
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick$14.50 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick$14.50Shop at REIPolarized sunglasses
Water reflection off wet surfaces intensifies glare.
Water reflection off wet surfaces intensifies glare. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Knockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke$38 at REIKnockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke$38Shop at REI
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 was $38Shop at REI
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 Desert$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38Shop at Backcountry.comDEET or picaridin repellent
Jungle terrain near water hosts mosquitoes year-round.
Jungle terrain near water hosts mosquitoes year-round. 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
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
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 Insect Repellent Wipes - 30 Percent DEET$7.95 at REIBen's Insect Repellent Wipes - 30 Percent DEET$7.95Shop at REITravel first aid kit
Cuts and scrapes get infected quickly in warm, wet conditions.
Cuts and scrapes get infected quickly in warm, wet conditions. 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
High humidity kills batteries faster than cool climates.
High humidity kills batteries faster than cool climates. 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
Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80Shop at REI
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120Shop 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)
Overhead bins fit carry-on only, avoiding lost-luggage risk in monsoon season.
Overhead bins fit carry-on only, avoiding lost-luggage risk in monsoon season. 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)
Day trips into jungle need hands-free carrying.
Day trips into jungle need hands-free carrying. 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
Stio Basin Daypack$75.93 at REIStio Basin Daypack$75.93 was $109Shop at REI
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
Osprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 was $110Shop 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
Osprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 was $45Shop at REI
Dry Bag - Double Roll v2$46.99 at Backcountry.comDry Bag - Double Roll v2$46.99Shop at Backcountry.comLinen or lightweight shirts
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 90°F.
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 90°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
Sumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's$47.50 at CotopaxiSumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's$47.50 was $95Shop at Cotopaxi
Sombra Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$45.50 at CotopaxiSombra Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$45.50 was $65Shop at CotopaxiMoisture-wicking t-shirts
Sweat soaks fabric in 90°F heat and 78% humidity.
Sweat soaks fabric in 90°F heat and 78% humidity. 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 7.3 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
UV hits 7.3 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Topo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 at Backcountry.comTopo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 was $99Shop at Backcountry.com
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
The North Face Adventure Sun Hoodie - Women's$48.75 at Backcountry.comThe North Face Adventure Sun Hoodie - Women's$48.75 was $65Shop at Backcountry.com
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 access and warm water make swimming daily.
Coastal access and warm water make swimming daily. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Free Fly Men's Palmera Swim Trunks$49.73 at REIFree Fly Men's Palmera Swim Trunks$49.73 was $74Shop at REI
Chubbies Lined Classic Swim Trunks$43.93 at REIChubbies Lined Classic Swim Trunks$43.93 was $59.50Shop at REI
Chubbies Men's Stretch 5.5" Swim Trunks$33.83 at REIChubbies Men's Stretch 5.5" Swim Trunks$33.83 was $69.50Shop 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 24 rain days needs quick-dry footwear.
Wet ground from 24 rain days needs quick-dry footwear. 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
Teva Women's Tirra Sport CT Sandals$110 at REITeva Women's Tirra Sport CT Sandals$110Shop at REIWide-brim sun hat
12.9 hours of daylight means long sun exposure.
12.9 hours of daylight means long sun exposure. 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
Edith Brim Hat$32 at Wild RyeEdith Brim Hat$32 was $40Shop at Wild Rye
Forclaz MT500 UPF 50+ Hiking Hat$20 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz MT500 UPF 50+ Hiking Hat$20 was $29.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaElectrolyte packets
Sustained heat drains electrolytes faster than plain water replaces them.
Sustained heat drains electrolytes faster than plain water replaces them. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Drink Mix 160$45 at Backcountry.comDrink Mix 160$45Shop at Backcountry.com
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
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.
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
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 Podium Chill Insulated Water Bottle$18 at REICamelBak Podium Chill Insulated Water Bottle$18Shop at REI
LifeStraw Go Series Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Filter Bottle$59.95 at REILifeStraw Go Series Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Filter Bottle$59.95Shop 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 and diarrhea dehydrates fast in heat.
Tap water isn't safe and diarrhea dehydrates fast in heat. 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 Mixed Berry$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Mixed Berry$19.99Shop at Backcountry.com
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 Coconut Pineapple$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Coconut Pineapple$19.99Shop at Backcountry.comAnti-diarrheal + probiotics
Unfamiliar food and water cause digestive trouble.
Unfamiliar food and water cause digestive trouble.
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
Airport crowds and humid conditions increase theft risk.
Airport crowds and humid conditions increase theft risk.
Packing cubes
Moisture seeps into loose packing; cubes contain damp.
Moisture seeps into loose packing; cubes contain damp. 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
Compression Packing Cube$29.95 at Backcountry.comCompression Packing Cube$29.95Shop at Backcountry.comWaterproof phone pouch
Rain 24 days a month soaks phones and cameras.
Rain 24 days a month soaks phones and cameras. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Sweat and humidity require laundry every few days.
Sweat and humidity require laundry every few days. 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
Nathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REINathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24Shop at REI
Knack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack BagsKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10Shop at Knack BagsNoise-cancelling headphones
Airport noise and street sounds disrupt sleep in unfamiliar places.
Airport noise and street sounds disrupt sleep in unfamiliar places. 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-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Black (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at SonySony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Black (M4 2nd Gen)$300Shop at SonyNice to have
You could skip every one of these
Shorts
Heat and humidity rule out long pants.
Heat and humidity rule out long pants. 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
Simond Women’s Travel 900 Hiking Shorts$30 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Women’s Travel 900 Hiking Shorts, women's$30 was $54.99Shop at Decathlon America
Forclaz Men’s Travel 900 Hiking Shorts$40 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Men’s Travel 900 Hiking Shorts, men's$40 was $59.99Shop 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 REIWaterproof boot spray
Waterproof spray keeps moisture from rotting leather in jungle air.
Waterproof spray keeps moisture from rotting leather in jungle air. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Nubuck & Suede Proof Spray-On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comNubuck & Suede Proof Spray-On Footwear Treatment$12.55Shop at Backcountry.com
Fabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comFabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55Shop at Backcountry.com
Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REINikwax Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95Shop at REI
Nikwax Fabric & Leather Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REINikwax Fabric & Leather Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95Shop at REILip balm with SPF
Lips crack and burn under tropical sun.
Lips crack and burn under tropical sun. 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.comCooling towel
Cooling helps the body shed heat when air is already 79°F at night.
Cooling helps the body shed heat when air is already 79°F at night.
Mosquito head net
Dense mosquito swarms make head nets necessary for sleep.
Dense mosquito swarms make head nets necessary for sleep. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
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
Sawyer Treatable Mosquito Head Net$10.95 at REISawyer Treatable Mosquito Head Net$10.95Shop at REI
Ben's InvisiNet Head Net$15.99 at Backcountry.comBen's InvisiNet Head Net$15.99Shop at Backcountry.com
InvisiNet Head Net$15.99 at Backcountry.comInvisiNet Head Net$15.99Shop at Backcountry.comHand sanitizer
Contaminated surfaces are common where tap water fails.
Contaminated surfaces are common where tap water fails. 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
Dr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50Shop at REI
Noshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9Shop at REISunburn-safe insect bite relief
Sunburn and insect bites need different treatments.
Sunburn and insect bites need different treatments. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
heat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIheat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95Shop at REI
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
Badger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95Shop 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 REIShort cables (USB-C)
Charging ports corrode in 78% humidity without short cables to swap.
Charging ports corrode in 78% humidity without short cables to swap. 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
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
Anker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REIAnker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26Shop 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 document protection from rain and sweat.
International travel requires document protection from rain and sweat.
Luggage locks (TSA)
Luggage locks deter theft at crowded hostels.
Luggage locks deter theft at crowded hostels. 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
Travel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 at Eagle CreekTravel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
TSA Cable Lock$17.95 at Backcountry.comTSA Cable Lock$17.95Shop at Backcountry.com
3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at Samsonite3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13Shop at SamsoniteToiletry bag (hanging)
Humidity warps toiletries; hanging bags air them out.
Humidity warps toiletries; hanging bags air them out. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
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
DK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95Shop 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 to Asia need neck support.
Long flights to Asia need neck support. 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
Exhale Neck Pillow$29 at Backcountry.comExhale Neck Pillow$29 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop 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.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.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignDual Slim Charger$64.95Shop at Peak Design
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
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
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Everyday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34Shop at Backcountry.com
Smartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35 at REISmartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35Shop at REI
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 America
REI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REIREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95Shop at REISocks
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Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21 at REIInjinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21Shop 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 REI
Woolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 was $20Shop at REISleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
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Packable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplPackable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95Shop at rumpl
Packable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle CreekPackable Tote Bag$49 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Chrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125Shop at Backcountry.com
Grocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$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
JBL Vibe Beam 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$64.95 at REIJBL Vibe Beam 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$64.95Shop at REI
Soundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100Shop 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.