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What to pack forCayman Islands
in December

82° / 79°F
12 days of rain this month. Sunset around 5:45pm.Typical December, from ten years of weather
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The essentials

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Beach and water

Waterproof dry bag 10–20L
Don't have one? Check these out.
Osprey Wildwater Dry Bag 35$48.73 was $65 at REIShop at REIHerschel Supply Dry Bag Backpack 32L Vermillion$130 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comGoforth 10.5L Dry Bag$177 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comALPS Mountaineering Vapor 16 Dry Bag$17.49 was $24.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Snorkel set
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Snorkel set - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon

Bugs and health

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

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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 REIAdventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 was $2.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBen's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$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
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

Sun and heat

Polarized sunglasses
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Smith Cheetah Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$93 was $155 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCosta Caleta Net 580G Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$174 was $248 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSmith Era ChromaPop Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$113 was $189 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comKnockaround Junipers Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$17.50 was $35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sunscreen SPF 50
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Badger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen - 2.4 oz. Tin$18.95 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 REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick$14.50 at REIShop at REI
Reef-safe sunscreen
Some islands fine you for the regular stuff.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40$18.95 at REIShop at REIThinksport All Sheer Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray$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

What to wear

Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
12 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 AmericaRain Pro 3 Layer Shell - Men's$499 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Swimwear
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Chubbies Lined Classic Swim Trunks$43.93 was $59.50 at REIShop at REIFree Fly Men's Palmera Swim Trunks$49.73 was $74 at REIShop at REITofino Swim Top - Women's$47.57 was $67.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comChubbies Men's Stretch 5.5" Swim Trunks$33.83 was $69.50 at REIShop at REI
Sandals (sport)
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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.comForclaz MT500 Lightweight Packable Hiking Sandals$40 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
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SIMOND Women's Travel 500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$49.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaSimond Women's Merino Resist Long-Sleeve T-Shirt$45 was $69.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaFino Tech Tee - Men's$27.50 was $55 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiKiprun Men's Run 500 Dry Running T-shirt$20 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Neck gaiter / buff
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Turtle Fur Micro Fur Fleece Totally Tubular Neck Gaiter$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comREI Co-op Merino Wool Neck Gaiter$26.95 at REIShop at REISimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaBuff x National Parks Coolnet UV Neck Gaiter Great Smoky$24.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Money and documents

RFID travel wallet / money belt
Don't have one? Check these out.
Soho Wallet - Women's$12.50 was $25 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSilk Undercover Money Belt$17.02 was $30.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comEveryday Slim Wallet$39.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignUndercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
AirTag / tracker for bags
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AirTag / tracker for bags - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon

Power and phone

Headlamp
Dark by 5:45pm. 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
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
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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

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

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 DesignCharger Evo Lock-On Grips$27.19 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comLizard Skins Charger Evo Lock-On Grips Electric$24.58 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 Packs Wildwater 15L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$24.75 was $45 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.com
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
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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
Daypack (15–25L)
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Elqui 24L Daypack$100 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiLithium 20L Daypack$135 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comConsuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 was $110 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 CotopaxiFreeform Spinner$154 was $220 at SamsoniteShop at SamsoniteVirtuosa Spinner$154 was $220 at SamsoniteShop at Samsonite
Laundry bag / travel detergent
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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
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
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Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Phone Pouch$34.95 at REIShop at REIEveryday Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max$26.96 was $29.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignChrome Large Phone Pouch$25 at REIShop at REIEveryday Case for iPhone 11 Pro$26.96 was $29.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design

Water and food

Reusable water bottle
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Collapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBirthday Bidon Water Bottle$20 at Wild RyeShop at Wild RyeQue Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBidon Water Bottle$14.40 was $18 at Wild RyeShop at Wild Rye

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these

Bugs and health

Hand sanitizer
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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
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heat 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 classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIShop at REIheat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REIShop at REI

Sun and heat

Lip balm with SPF
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Utu SPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSPF 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

What to wear

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 REIRoxy Women's Golden Glow Cover-Up Dress$24.93 was $50 at REIShop at REIO'Neill Women's Belizin Long-Sleeve Cover-Up Tunic$39.93 was $58 at REIShop at REIFree Fly Women's Elevate Lightweight Cover-Up$56.73 was $84 at REIShop at REI
Waterproof boot spray
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Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REIShop at REIFabric & 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 Fabric & Leather Proof DUO-Pack Spray$18.85 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Shorts
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Helly Hansen Men's HH Quick-Dry 11" Cargo Shorts$59.73 was $80 at REIShop at REIForclaz Men's Travel 900 Hiking Shorts$40 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Men's Travel 100 Cargo Shorts$35 was $44.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's MH100 Hiking Shorts$20 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America

Money and documents

Passport holder
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Passport Wallet + Beacon Card Bundle 1$117 was $130 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignPassport Wallet$94.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignSherpani Rio Passport Wallet$45.95 at REIShop at REIZip Passport Wallet$59 at ALPAKAShop at ALPAKA
Luggage locks (TSA)
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Matador BetaLockSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorPacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95 at REIShop at REIPacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REIShop at REI3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsoniteShop at Samsonite

Power and phone

Short cables (USB-C)
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USB-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 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REIShop at REICable Kit$19.99 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design

Bags

Toiletry bag (hanging)
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Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBuddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDK5 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
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Our pickWild Rye Emmett Overalls$123 at Wild RyeShop at Wild RyeAmbato Wide Leg Everyday Pant - Women's$38 was $95 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiForclaz Men's Travel 100 Cargo Pants$45 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaGOREWEAR Everyday Track Pant - Women's$72 was $120 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

The basics

Sleepwear
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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
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Grocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$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
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 MatadorPeppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comHuppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Deodorant
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HiBAR Natural Deodorant Lavender And Jasmine$13.95 at REIShop at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Bergamot And Cedar$13.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIShop at REI
Toiletries kit
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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
Underwear
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Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Bikini 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
Socks
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Our pickSockwell Men's Ranger Merino Socks$25.95 at SockwellShop at SockwellKiprun Run 500 Thin No-Show Socks 2-Pack$9.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaSockwell Women's Undercover Socks$17.95 at SockwellShop at SockwellMens Featherweight 3-Pack$98.85 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 DesignSolar String Color + Phone Charger$68.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTrio 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
Sewing kit / safety pins
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Expedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSpeedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REIShop at REI
Sunglasses case
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Chums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 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 REICroakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REIShop at REI
Nail clippers
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So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REIShop at REI
Small lock
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Kryptoflex Cable Lock$29.95 at Thousand HelmetsShop at Thousand HelmetsTSA Cable Lock$15.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsoniteShop at SamsonitePacsafe Prosafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Earbuds
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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
Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport

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