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What to pack forBelarus
in February

30° / 19°F
10 days of rain or snow this month. Sunset around 6:05pm.Typical February, from ten years of weather
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The essentials

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What to wear

Gloves
Don't have one? Check these out.
Teca Fleece Gloves$15 was $30 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiCraft ADV Lumen Fleece Gloves$29.73 was $39.99 at REIShop at REIForclaz MT100 Fleece Gloves$5 was $7.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaSimond Adult MT500 Warm Touchscreen Gloves$25 was $34.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Heavy insulated parka
Highs below freezing. A puffy alone won't do it.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Helly Hansen Winter Bliss Down Parka - Women's$213 was $425 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOutdoor Research Super Alpine Down Parka - Women's$335 was $479 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCalidez Down Parka - Men's$200 was $400 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiCalidez Down Parka - Women's$160 was $400 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 19°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickSimond Men's Xplore Hooded Down Jacket$119 at DecathlonShop at DecathlonHybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket - Men's$196 was $280 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comFuego Down Jacket - Men's$108 was $270 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiFuego Hooded Down Jacket - Women's$148 was $295 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Merino base layer top
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 was $120 at REIShop at REIREI Co-op Women's Merino 185 Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$84.95 at REIShop at REITerramar Men's 3.0 Merino Bi-Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$29.73 was $45 at REIShop at REITerramar Women's 3.0 Merino Flex Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$54.73 was $80 at REIShop at REI
Warm hat (beanie)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Smartwool Cable Knit Colorblock Pom Beanie$29.73 was $40 at REIShop at REIChaos Indiana Wool Beanie$29.73 was $39.99 at REIShop at REILightweight Merino Wool Beanie$32 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTurtle Fur Explorer Knit Beanie$21.73 was $30 at REIShop at REI
Waterproof insulated gloves
Don't have one? Check these out.
GOREWEAR GORE-TEX Insulated Gloves$68.73 was $100 at REIShop at REIBoulder Gear Board Insulated Gloves$41.73 was $55 at REIShop at REISealskinz Tivetshall Waterproof Insulated Gauntlet Gloves$54.73 was $100 at REIShop at REIThe North Face Montana Ski Glove - Men's$45.50 was $65 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Merino base layer bottoms
For the mornings and the nights.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Intraknit All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom - Men's$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSmartwool Men's Intraknit AS Merino Base Layer Bottoms$125 at REIShop at REIArc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Base Layer Bottoms$95.73 was $120 at REIShop at REItasc Performance Women's Elevation Merino Base Layer Bottoms$44.73 was $79 at REIShop at REI
Neck gaiter / buff
Don't have one? Check these out.
REI Co-op Merino Wool Neck Gaiter$26.95 at REIShop at REITurtle Fur Micro Fur Fleece Totally Tubular Neck Gaiter$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaSmartwool Thermal Merino Neck Gaiter$25 at REIShop at REI

REI members usually get 10% back on full-price gear. Membership is $30, once. How it works

Thermal socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Quechua SH500 Merino Wool Winter Mid Socks$20 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaQuechua NH100 Mid Winter Hiking Socks$10 was $19.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaWoolrich Men's Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks$12.73 was $16 at REIShop at REIWomen's Revolution$32.95 at SockwellShop at Sockwell

Shoes

Insulated winter boots
Don't have one? Check these out.
Bogs Women's Arcata Waterproof Snow Boots$110 was $160 at REIShop at REIThe North Face Women's Shellista IV Luxe Waterproof Snow Boots$95.73 was $179 at REIShop at REIQuechua Women's SH100 Warm Waterproof Mid Snow Boots$25 was $49.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaMen's SH100 Warm Waterproof Snow Boots$25 was $49.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America

Buy it used: REI Re/Supply sells gear like this for less. See used gear

Health

Polarized sunglasses
Don't have one? Check these out.
Smith Era ChromaPop Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$113 was $189 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comRay-Ban Wayfarer Oval Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$171 was $244 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSmith Cheetah Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$93 was $155 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comKnockaround Junipers Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$17.50 was $35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Tick remover
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 REIShop at REI
Travel first aid kit
Don't have one? Check these out.
HART Outdoor Bleed Control First-Aid Kit$30.95 at REIShop at REIHART Outdoor Weekend First-Aid Kit$30.95 at REIShop at REIKikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REIShop at REIHART Outdoor All Seasons Weatherproof First-Aid Kit$37.95 at REIShop at REI
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics
Don't have one? Check these out.
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon
Oral rehydration salts
Don't have one? Check these out.
Tailwind Nutrition Recovery Drink Mix - 1 Serving Salted Caramel$3.25 at REIShop at REISaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Mixed Berry$19.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Coconut Pineapple$19.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comUnsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix$33 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Tech and power

Headlamp
Dark by 6:05pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Fenix HM50R V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp$59.95 at REIShop at REIBioLite Dash 450 USB-C Rechargeable Running Headlamp$69.95 at REIShop at REIDash 450 Rechargeable HeadLamp$69.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comStorm 450 Headlamp$38.47 was $69.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Plug adapter, Type C or F
Belarus 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.
Our pickGlobal Travel AdapterSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorMatador Global Travel Adapter Forget-Me-Not$38.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comGlobal Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekGlobal Travel Adapter Micro$25 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Don't have one? Check these out.
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIShop at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIShop at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIShop at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REIShop at REI
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Peak Design 65W Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at REIShop at REIDual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignLizard Skins Charger Evo Lock-On Grips Electric$24.58 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCharger Evo Lock-On Grips$27.19 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Noise-cancelling headphones
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Black (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at SonyShop at SonySkullcandy Sesh ANC Active Headphones$70.93 was $95 at REIShop at REISkullcandy Icon ANC Headphones$74.93 was $99.95 at REIShop at REIJBL Live 770NC Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones$220 at REIShop at REI
VPN
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 NordVPNShop at NordVPN

Documents and money

AirTag / tracker for bags
Don't have one? Check these out.
AirTag / tracker for bags - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon

Bags and organization

Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorMatador GloberiderSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorGo Carry-On 44L Backpack$180 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 was $265 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Carry-on suitcase (hard shell)
Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Carry On 30L Travel Pack$199 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCoraza Suitcase - Carry On$295 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiVirtuosa Spinner$154 was $220 at SamsoniteShop at SamsoniteHyperflex ∞ Carry-On Spinner$126 was $180 at SamsoniteShop at Samsonite
Daypack (15–25L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Lithium 20L Daypack$135 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comConsuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiElqui 24L Daypack$100 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 was $110 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Checked luggage / rolling duffel
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Osprey Daylite Wheeled Duffel 85$221 was $295 at REIShop at REIBig Agnes Stagecoach Duffel 45 L Rolling Wheeled Luggage$300 at REIShop at REIEagle Creek Cargo Hauler XT 90L Wheeled Duffel Bag Midnight$349 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comNo Matter What 90L Duffel Bag (Discontinued)$96.75 was $129 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Checked suitcase
Don't have one? Check these out.
Coraza Suitcase - Medium Checked$345 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiOsprey Ozone Hardside 27" Luggage$395 at REIShop at REIOsprey Luggage Customization Kit$19.73 was $30 at REIShop at REIFreeform Large Spinner$210 was $300 at SamsoniteShop at Samsonite
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REIShop at REILaundry Bag - Del Día$20 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Medium$9 at Knack BagsShop at Knack Bags
Packing cubes
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Packing Cube SetSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorMatador Gear Cube Set Juniper$54.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com3 Piece Compression Packing Cubes$50 at SamsoniteShop at SamsoniteCompression Packing Cube$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Comfort and sleep

Packable blanket
Lows around 19°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickOriginal Puffy Blanket - Seascape$99.95 at rumplShop at rumplOriginal Puffy Solid 2-Person Blanket$200 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comRumpl Original Puffy Solid 2-Person Blanket Seascape$200 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comRumpl Original Puffy Fade 1-Person Blanket Blue Ridge Fade$100 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Outdoor and activity gear

Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickGrayl GeoPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle$99.95 at REIShop at REIHydraPak Breakaway+ Water Filter Bottle$50 at REIShop at REILifeStraw Go Series Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Filter Bottle$59.95 at REIShop at REIGo Series Water Filter 1L Bottle$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these

Shoes

Gaiters
Don't have one? Check these out.
Kahtoola RENAgaiter Low Gaiters Black L/XL$54.95 at REIShop at REIFerrosi Trail Gaiters$59.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comRocky Mountain Low Gaiters II$38.50 was $55 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comAltra Trail Gaiters$25 at REIShop at REI

Toiletries

Hand sanitizer
Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REIShop at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REIShop at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REIShop at REI
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Health

Lip balm with SPF
Don't have one? Check these out.
SPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comUtu SPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REIShop at REIBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REIShop at REI

Tech and power

Language app
A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Language app - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon
Short cables (USB-C)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REIShop at REIUSB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comUSB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REIShop at REI

Documents and money

Luggage locks (TSA)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorPacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95 at REIShop at REIKnack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack BagsShop at Knack Bags3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsoniteShop at Samsonite
Passport holder
Don't have one? Check these out.
Passport Wallet + Beacon Card Bundle 1$117 was $130 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignPassport Wallet$94.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignZip Passport Wallet$59 at ALPAKAShop at ALPAKASherpani Rio Passport Wallet$45.95 at REIShop at REI

Bags and organization

Compression sacks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Compression Stuff Sack$37.46 was $49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Ultra-Sil 8L Compression Sack Atoll$39.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Lightweight 8L Compression Sack Surf$34.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPack-It Compression Sack Set$25 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek

Comfort and sleep

Hand warmers
Don't have one? Check these out.
Smartwool Isto Hand Warmer - Women's$35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comZippo HeatBank 6+ Pro Hand Warmer and Power Bank$34.93 was $50.95 at REIShop at REIZippo HeatBank 9s Rechargeable Hand Warmer and Power Bank$34.93 was $50.95 at REIShop at REIIgnik Hand Warmers - Multipack$17.95 at REIShop at REI
Travel pillow
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickTrtl Travel Neck Pillow$54.99 at TrtlShop at TrtlBlackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REIShop at REIEagle Creek Exhale Neck Pillow Sea$29 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

The basics

You own most of these. We are just making sure they make it in.

What to wear

Everyday pants
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickWild Rye Emmett Overalls$123 at Wild RyeShop at Wild RyeForclaz Men's Travel 100 Cargo Pants$45 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaAmbato Wide Leg Everyday Pant - Women's$38 was $95 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiAmbato Everyday Pant - Men's$57 was $95 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi

Toiletries

Deodorant
Don't have one? Check these out.
HiBAR Natural Deodorant Lavender And Jasmine$13.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant$13.95 at REIShop at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIShop at REI
Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REIShop at REI
Toiletries kit
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pelican DK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekOsprey Packs Toiletry Kit Daylite Hanging Night Shift$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comToiletry Kit Daylite Hanging$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Travel-size toothpaste + brush
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorMatador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorHuppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPeppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Extras

Chargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Solar String Color + Phone Charger$68.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignTrio Lantern + Phone Charger$79.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCharger Evo Single Compound Grips$10.12 was $10.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Copy of passport
Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIShop at REIShokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REIShop at REIShokz OpenFit Air Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$120 at REIShop at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REIShop at REI
Medications + prescriptions
Pen (customs forms)
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Grocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBoat And Tote Large Open-Top Tote Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPackable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Sewing kit / safety pins
Don't have one? Check these out.
Expedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSpeedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REIShop at REI
Sleepwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pendleton Pajama Set - Women's$74.63 was $99.50 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comScotch Plaid Flannel Pajamas - Men's$89.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSundays Lounge Shirt - Men's$27.98 was $69.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comClassic Lounge Shirt - Women's$22.73 was $64.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
Kryptoflex Cable Lock$29.95 at Thousand HelmetsShop at Thousand HelmetsProsafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTSA Cable Lock$15.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPacsafe Prosafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickSockwell Men's Ranger Merino Socks$25.95 at SockwellShop at SockwellSockwell Women's Undercover Socks$17.95 at SockwellShop at SockwellKiprun Run 500 Thin No-Show Socks 2-Pack$9.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaMen's Incline II Micro 3-Pack$65.85 at SockwellShop at Sockwell
Sunglasses case
Don't have one? Check these out.
Chums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 at REIShop at REIgoodr We Make a Good Case Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REICroakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REIShop at REIgoodr Best Case Scenario Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REI
Underwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Everyday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REIShop at REI

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