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What to pack forBritish Virgin Islands
in September

86° / 84°F
15 days of rain this month. Sunset around 6:15pm.Typical September, from ten years of weather
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The essentials

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Beach and water

Snorkel set
Don't have one? Check these out.
Snorkel set - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon
Waterproof dry bag 10–20L
Don't have one? Check these out.
Osprey Wildwater Dry Bag 35$48.73 was $65 at REIShop at REIWatershed Goforth 10.5L Dry Bag Safety$177 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comGoforth 10.5L Dry Bag$177 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Wildwater 15L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$24.75 was $45 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Sun and heat

Sunscreen SPF 50
Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen - 2.4 oz. Tin$18.95 at REIShop at REIBlue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$14 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$17.50 at REIShop at REIThinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen$15.95 at REIShop at REI

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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.comCosta Caleta Net 580G Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$174 was $248 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comKnockaround Junipers Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$17.50 was $35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Reef-safe sunscreen
Some islands fine you for the regular stuff.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Thinksport All Sheer Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray$18.95 at REIShop at REIBadger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40$18.95 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$17.50 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray$13.93 was $20.50 at REIShop at REI
Insulated water bottle
Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight.
Don't have one? Check these out.
BruMate Rise Insulated Water Bottle$40.95 at REIShop at REICamelBak Fit Cap Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Bottle$20.73 was $30 at REIShop at REIQuechua MH900 Double-Wall Insulated 500 ml Water Bottle$15 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaCamelBak Peak Fitness Chill Insulated Water Bottle$9.73 was $15 at REIShop at REI
Wide-brim sun hat
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pistil Women's Tegan Wide Brim Hat$39.73 was $68 at REIShop at REIBrixton Mitch Packable Sun Hat Tan, L/XL$48.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOrilla Sun Hat$35 was $50 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiCTR Women's Summit Crushable Wide Brim Hat$30.73 was $43.99 at REIShop at REI

Bugs and health

DEET or picaridin repellent
Don't have one? Check these out.
Ben's Eco Spray Insect Repellent - 30 Percent DEET$9.50 at REIShop at REIBen's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 was $2.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comAdventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 was $2.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBen's Spray Pump Insect Repellent - 30 Percent DEET$5.95 at REIShop at REI
Travel first aid kit
Don't have one? Check these out.
HART Outdoor All Seasons Weatherproof First-Aid Kit$37.95 at REIShop at REIHART Outdoor Day Hike First-Aid Kit$16.95 at REIShop at REIKikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REIShop at REIHART Outdoor Bleed Control First-Aid Kit$30.95 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.
SaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Coconut Pineapple$19.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTailwind 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.comUnsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix$33 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Permethrin Pump Spray$14.50 at REIShop at REI

Water and food

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 REILifeStraw Go Series BPA-Free Water Filter Bottle$44.95 at REIShop at REI

What to wear

Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
15 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Storm Splitter Rain Shell$135 at Howler BrothersShop at Howler BrothersQuechua Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain Jacket$15 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's NH500 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket$50 was $69.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaColumbia Women's AmazeRain 3L Rain Shell Jacket$250 at REIShop at REI
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
UV hits 9.8 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Topo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 was $99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSombra Sun Hoodie - Men's$35 was $70 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiSombra Sun Hoodie - Women's$37.50 was $75 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiThe North Face Adventure Sun Hoodie - Women's$48.75 was $65 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sandals (sport)
Don't have one? Check these out.
KEEN Women's Bali Strap TG Sandals$69.73 was $110 at REIShop at REITeva Women's Outflow Closed-Toe Water Sandals$74.73 was $100 at REIShop at REIReef Water Vista Higher Sandal - Women's$80 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comReef Water Willow Marina Sandal - Women's$31.47 was $44.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Don't have one? Check these out.
SIMOND Women's Travel 500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$49.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaFino Tech Tee - Men's$27.50 was $55 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiFino Tech Tee - Women's$27.50 was $55 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiSimond Women's Merino Resist Long-Sleeve T-Shirt$45 was $69.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Linen or lightweight shirts
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 86°F.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Solta Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$59.50 was $85 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiOutdoor Research Astroman Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Men's$60.47 was $110 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSombra Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$32.50 was $65 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiSimond Women's Alpinism Seamless Wool Long-Sleeve Shirt$40 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Swimwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Chubbies Lined Classic Swim Trunks$43.93 was $59.50 at REIShop at REITofino Swim Top - Women's$47.57 was $67.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comFree Fly Men's Palmera Swim Trunks$49.73 was $74 at REIShop at REIHelly Hansen Men's Newport Swim Trunks$43.73 was $60 at REIShop at REI

Money and documents

RFID travel wallet / money belt
Don't have one? Check these out.
Silk Undercover Money Belt$17.02 was $30.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSoho Wallet - Women's$12.50 was $25 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPassport Wallet$94.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignUndercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
AirTag / tracker for bags
Don't have one? Check these out.
AirTag / tracker for bags - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon

Power and phone

Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Don't have one? Check these out.
BioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIShop at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIShop at REIAnker Power Bank (30W, Fusion, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REIShop at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 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
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

Bags

Dry bags
For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Tuff Sack 5-55L Dry Bag$79.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 35$48.73 was $65 at REIShop at REIVapor 16 Dry Bag$17.49 was $24.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Wildwater 15L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$24.75 was $45 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 CotopaxiHyperflex ∞ Carry-On Spinner$126 was $180 at SamsoniteShop at SamsoniteFreeform Spinner$154 was $220 at SamsoniteShop at Samsonite
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 SEG 45See price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorPacsafe Go Carry-On 44L Backpack Jet$180 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 was $265 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Daypack (15–25L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Elqui 24L Daypack$100 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiConsuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiLithium 20L Daypack$135 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Botanica$65.97 was $110 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
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
Waterproof phone pouch
Don't have one? Check these out.
Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Phone Pouch$34.95 at REIShop at REIChrome Large Phone Pouch$25 at REIShop at REIEveryday Case for iPhone 11 Pro$26.96 was $29.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignEveryday Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max$26.96 was $29.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design
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 REIKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Medium$9 at Knack BagsShop at Knack BagsLaundry Bag - Del Día$20 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these

Sun and heat

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.comBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REIShop at REI

Bugs and health

Hand sanitizer
Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REIShop at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REIShop at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REIShop at REI
Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
Don't have one? Check these out.
heat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIShop at REIheat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIShop at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIShop at REIheat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REIShop at REI

What to wear

Waterproof boot spray
Don't have one? Check these out.
Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof DUO-Pack Spray$18.85 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comFabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comNikwax Fabric & Leather Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REIShop at REINikwax Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REIShop at REI
Shorts
Don't have one? Check these out.
Helly Hansen Men's HH Quick-Dry 11" Cargo Shorts$59.73 was $80 at REIShop at REIForclaz Men's Travel 100 Cargo Shorts$35 was $44.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaHelly Hansen Men's Move Quick-Dry 6" Shorts$51.87 was $75 at REIShop at REIQuechua Women's NH500 Hiking Shorts$15 was $34.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Sarong / light cover-up
Doubles as a towel, a scarf, and a cover-up where one's expected.
Don't have one? Check these out.
O'Neill Women's Saltwater Essentials Teddy Printed Mini Cover-Up Dress$43.93 was $64 at REIShop at REIO'Neill Women's Saltwater Solids Rilee Mini Cover-Up Dress$39.93 was $58 at REIShop at REIRoxy Women's Golden Glow Cover-Up Dress$24.93 was $50 at REIShop at REIFree Fly Women's Elevate Lightweight Cover-Up$56.73 was $84 at REIShop at REI

Money and documents

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 DesignStash RFID Passport Wallet$39 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekZip Passport Wallet$59 at ALPAKAShop at ALPAKA
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 BagsTravel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek

Power and phone

Short cables (USB-C)
Don't have one? Check these out.
USB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comAnker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REIShop at REIUSB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignGarmin USB-C Plug Charging/Data Cable$25 at REIShop at REI

Bags

Toiletry bag (hanging)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 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 RyeAmbato Everyday Pant - Men's$57 was $95 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiForclaz Men's Travel 100 Cargo Pants$45 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaBackcountry Wasatch Ripstop Everyday Pant - Men's$49.50 was $99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

The basics

Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
Kryptoflex Cable Lock$29.95 at Thousand HelmetsShop at Thousand Helmets3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsoniteShop at SamsonitePacsafe Prosafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTSA Cable Lock$15.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
Shokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REIShop at REISoundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIShop at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REIShop at REIJBL Vibe Beam 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$64.95 at REIShop at REI
Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
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
Sunglasses case
Don't have one? Check these out.
Croakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REIShop at REIgoodr We Make a Good Case Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REIgoodr Best Case Scenario Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REIChums Transporter Sunglasses 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 Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REIShop at REI
Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REIShop at REI
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 AmericaWomen's Elevate Micro 3-Pack$65.85 at SockwellShop at Sockwell
Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignTrio Lantern + Phone Charger$79.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSolar String Color + Phone Charger$68.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REIShop at REI
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 MatadorDr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95 at REIShop at REIHuppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Deodorant
Don't have one? Check these out.
HiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Bergamot And Cedar$13.95 at REIShop at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Lavender And Jasmine$13.95 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.comOsprey 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.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
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
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Chrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comNomadix Pocket Tote Bag$19.95 at REIShop at REIPackable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplShop at rumpl

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