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What to pack forDublin
in January

46° / 39°F
12 days of rain. Sunset around 5:35pm.
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The essentials

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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
12 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
12 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker. Don't have one? Check these out.
Fineline Stretch Rain Shell - Women's$123 at Backcountry.comStorm Splitter Rain Shell$135 at Howler BrothersQuechua Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain Jacket$15 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's MH100 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket$40 at Decathlon America
Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 39°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
Lows around 39°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up. Don't have one? Check these out.
Hybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket - Men's$196 at Backcountry.comInsulated Puffy Parka Jacket - Women's$152 at Backcountry.comSolazo Down Hooded Jacket - Women's$90 at CotopaxiThe North Face Men's Quest Synthetic Insulated Jacket$110 at REI
Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here. Don't have one? Check these out.
Arc'teryx Women's Lana Merino Wool Crew Base Layer Top$63.93 at REIArc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Crew Neck Long-Sleeve Base Layer Top$95.73 at REISmartwool Classic Thermal Merino Crew Base Layer Top$70 at REITerramar Men's 3.0 Merino Bi-Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$29.73 at REI
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
The layer you'll wear more than any other. Don't have one? Check these out.
Tista Grid Full-Zip Hood Midlayer Top - Women's$41.96 at Backcountry.com
Warm hat (beanie)
Wind gusts to 27 km/h chill exposed skin faster than the 39°F baseline.
Wind gusts to 27 km/h chill exposed skin faster than the 39°F baseline. Don't have one? Check these out.
Smartwool Cable Knit Colorblock Pom Beanie$29.73 at REIChaos Indiana Wool Beanie$29.73 at REILightweight Merino Wool Beanie$32 at Backcountry.comWedze Rider 500 Reversible Knit Beanie$12 at Decathlon America
Gloves
Hands lose heat fastest in coastal wind.
Hands lose heat fastest in coastal wind. Don't have one? Check these out.
Teca Fleece Gloves$13.50 at CotopaxiForclaz MT100 Fleece Gloves$5 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Adult MT500 Warm Touchscreen Gloves$25 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Adult MT500 Touchscreen Stretch Backpacking Gloves$20 at Decathlon America
Polarized sunglasses
Low sun reflects off wet pavement and water.
Low sun reflects off wet pavement and water. Don't have one? Check these out.
Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIPremiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke$38 at REI
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
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 REI
Travel first aid kit
Slips on wet pavement happen in January.
Slips on wet pavement happen in January. Don't have one? Check these out.
HART Outdoor Pocket First-Aid Kit$10.50 at REIKikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REI
Plug adapter, Type G
Dublin uses Type G sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
Dublin uses Type G sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Global Travel Adapter$39.95 at REIGlobal Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 at Eagle CreekGlobal Travel Adapter Micro$25 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek Global Travel Adapter 45W$69 at REI
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Eight hours of daylight drains phone batteries fast.
Eight hours of daylight drains phone batteries fast. Don't have one? Check these out.
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIAnker Power Bank (30W, Fusion, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REI
Headlamp
Dark by 5:35pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Dark by 5:35pm. 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 REIDash 450 Rechargeable HeadLamp$69.95 at Backcountry.comStorm 450 Headlamp$38.47 at Backcountry.comBlack Diamond Astro 300-R Rechargeable Headlamp$44.95 at REI
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Fits overhead on every airline serving Dublin.
Fits overhead on every airline serving Dublin. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at MatadorMatador SEG 45See price at MatadorPacsafe Go Carry-On 44L Backpack Jet$180 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 at Backcountry.com
Daypack (15–25L)
Twelve rain days a month and wind at 27 km/h means wet gear needs to dry between walks.
Twelve rain days a month and wind at 27 km/h means wet gear needs to dry between walks. Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiElqui 24L Daypack$70 at CotopaxiStio Basin Daypack$75.93 at REIIsabella 3.0 20L Daypack - Women's$66.75 at Backcountry.com
Carry-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.
Coraza Suitcase - Carry On$295 at Cotopaxi
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.
Tuff Sack 5-55L Dry Bag$79.95 at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIOsprey Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 at Backcountry.comRace Dry Bag - Double Roll$43.99 at Backcountry.com
Neck gaiter / buff
The gap between hat and coat collar lets cold air in when wind picks up.
The gap between hat and coat collar lets cold air in when wind picks up. Don't have one? Check these out.
Simond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 at Decathlon AmericaBuff x National Parks Coolnet UV Neck Gaiter Great Smoky$24.95 at Backcountry.comBuff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42 at Backcountry.comBuff Merino Heavyweight Neck Warmer$42 at REI
Thermal socks
Wet feet and 39°F lows end a day fast.
Wet feet and 39°F lows end a day fast. Don't have one? Check these out.
Quechua SH500 Merino Wool Winter Mid Socks$20 at Decathlon AmericaREI Co-op Merino Wool Lightweight Hiking Crew Socks$8.83 at REIWoolrich Men's Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks$12.73 at REICastelli Scorpion Logo 15 Thermal Sock - Women's$28 at Backcountry.com
Reusable water bottle
Tap water is safe here.
Tap water is safe here. Don't have one? Check these out.
Que Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comCollapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comWater Bottle$7.20 at Backcountry.comBidon Water Bottle$14.40 at Wild Rye
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.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REI
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.
NordVPNSee price at NordVPN
AirTag / tracker for bags
Airport security moves fast with international crowds.
Airport security moves fast with international crowds.
Packing cubes
Damp clothes need sorting and drying space.
Damp clothes need sorting and drying space. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Packing Cube SetSee price at MatadorMatador Gear Cube Set$58.99 at Backcountry.com3 Piece Compression Packing Cubes$50 at SamsoniteLarge Expanding Packing Cube$30 at Knack Bags
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Humidity at 83 percent speeds mold growth in fabric.
Humidity at 83 percent speeds mold growth in fabric. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at MatadorNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REIKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack Bags
Packable blanket
Lows around 39°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
Lows around 39°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset. Don't have one? Check these out.
Flame Puffy Blanket - Hot$102 at rumplPendleton Yakima Camp Blanket Green Heather, Twin$199 at Backcountry.comPuffy Kachula Adventure Blanket$59.50 at Backcountry.comTeca Camp Blanket$90 at Cotopaxi
Noise-cancelling headphones
Noise from traffic and crowds fills short daylight hours.
Noise from traffic and crowds fills short daylight hours. Don't have one? Check these out.
JBL Live 770NC Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones$220 at REISoundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200 at REISony WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Sandstone WH-1000XM6/T$460 at SonySony WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XM6/G$460 at Sony

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Waterproof boot spray
Twelve rain days means boots stay damp unless treated.
Twelve rain days means boots stay damp unless treated. Don't have one? Check these out.
Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REINubuck & Suede Proof Spray-On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comNikwax Fabric & Leather Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REIFabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.com
Lip balm with SPF
Reflection off water intensifies UV even at index 0.8.
Reflection off water intensifies UV even at index 0.8. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REIBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REISPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.com
Hand sanitizer
Public transport handles thousands daily.
Public transport handles thousands daily. Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REI
Short cables (USB-C)
Multiple devices, one outlet at the guesthouse.
Multiple devices, one outlet at the guesthouse. Don't have one? Check these out.
USB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comUSB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignAnker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REICable Kit$19.99 at Peak Design
Passport holder
Border control requires it.
Border control requires it.
Luggage locks (TSA)
Checked bags pass through many hands.
Checked bags pass through many hands. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorKnack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack BagsTravel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 at Eagle CreekPacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REI
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Moisture collects in closed toiletry bags.
Moisture collects in closed toiletry bags. Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek
Travel pillow
Overnight flights to Dublin mean sleeping upright.
Overnight flights to Dublin mean sleeping upright. Don't have one? Check these out.
Blackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REIExhale Neck Pillow$29 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95 at Backcountry.com

The 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.
Our pickMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price at MatadorMatador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price at MatadorHuppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comDr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95 at REI
Deodorant
Don't have one? Check these out.
HiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REI
Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100 at REIAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REI
Underwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Smartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35 at REIEveryday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comREI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REISimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon America
Socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21 at REIBalega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIBalega Hidden Dry No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REI
Sleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Packable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplPackable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle CreekGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.com
Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsonitePacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REI
Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
Shokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REISoundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIJBL Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110 at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REI
Sunglasses case
Don't have one? Check these out.
Chums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 at REICroakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REI
Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REI
Sewing kit / safety pins
Don't have one? Check these out.
Expedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.comSpeedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REI

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