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What to pack forDublin
in November

52° / 43°F
13 days of rain. Sunset around 5:25pm.
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The essentials

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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
13 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
13 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 Women’s NH500 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket$50 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain Jacket$15 at Decathlon America
Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 43°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
Lows around 43°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up. Don't have one? Check these out.
Insulated Puffy Parka Jacket - Women's$152 at Backcountry.comHybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket - Men's$196 at Backcountry.comThe North Face Men's Quest Synthetic Insulated Jacket$110 at REIRepleto Down Jacket - Women's$74 at Cotopaxi
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 REITerramar Women's 3.0 Merino Flex Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$54.73 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)
Thirteen rain days a month and wind at 26 km/h strip heat from your head.
Thirteen rain days a month and wind at 26 km/h strip heat from your head. 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.comPatagonia Beanie Hat$24.87 at REI
Polarized sunglasses
Water reflects light off the coast even when the sky is grey.
Water reflects light off the coast even when the sky is grey. Don't have one? Check these out.
Knockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Matte Black/Smoke$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
Coastal terrain and 13 wet days raise the odds of cuts and scrapes.
Coastal terrain and 13 wet days raise the odds of cuts and scrapes. 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 means you charge devices while exploring the city.
Eight hours of daylight means you charge devices while exploring the city. Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REI
Headlamp
Dark by 5:25pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Dark by 5:25pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job. Don't have one? Check these out.
Dash 450 Rechargeable HeadLamp$69.95 at Backcountry.comFenix HM50R V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp$59.95 at REIStorm 450 Headlamp$38.47 at Backcountry.comBlack Diamond Astro 300-R Rechargeable Headlamp$44.95 at REI
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Carry-on fits overhead bins and skips the checked-bag line entirely.
Carry-on fits overhead bins and skips the checked-bag line entirely. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at MatadorMatador GloberiderSee price at MatadorPacsafe Go Carry-On 44L Backpack Jet$180 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 at Backcountry.com
Daypack (15–25L)
Day trips to the national park need a pack that holds layers and rain gear.
Day trips to the national park need a pack that holds layers and rain gear. Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiStio Basin Daypack$75.93 at REIOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 at Backcountry.comElqui 24L Daypack$70 at Cotopaxi
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 Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIDry Bag - Double Roll v2$46.99 at Backcountry.com
Neck gaiter / buff
Coastal wind and 43°F lows make your neck lose warmth fast.
Coastal wind and 43°F lows make your neck lose warmth fast. 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 Heavyweight Neck Warmer$42 at REIBuff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42 at Backcountry.com
Reusable water bottle
Dublin's tap water is safe, so a bottle cuts plastic waste.
Dublin's tap water is safe, so a bottle cuts plastic waste. Don't have one? Check these out.
Collapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comQue Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comBidon Water Bottle$14.40 at Wild RyeWater Bottle$7.20 at Backcountry.com
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
International travel and urban crowds make bag tracking worth the weight.
International travel and urban crowds make bag tracking worth the weight.
Packing cubes
Packing cubes compress damp clothes and keep your bag organized.
Packing cubes compress damp clothes and keep your bag organized. 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
Thirteen rain days mean wet gear cycles through your bag constantly.
Thirteen rain days mean wet gear cycles through your bag constantly. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at MatadorKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack BagsNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REI
Packable blanket
Lows around 43°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
Lows around 43°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
Bus rides across Dublin are long enough to need audio and quiet.
Bus rides across Dublin are long enough to need audio and quiet. Don't have one? Check these out.
Soundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200 at REIJBL Live 770NC Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones$220 at REIJBL Live 780NC Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones$250 at REISony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Lavender (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at Sony

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Packable down vest
Lows of 43°F mean layering matters, and this compresses into a backpack.
Lows of 43°F mean layering matters, and this compresses into a backpack.
Waterproof boot spray
Rain 13 days a month finds every seam in leather and canvas.
Rain 13 days a month finds every seam in leather and canvas. Don't have one? Check these out.
Nikwax Fabric & Leather Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REINikwax Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REIFabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comNubuck & Suede Proof Spray-On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.com
Lip balm with SPF
UV index of 1.0 still burns lips when wind dries them out.
UV index of 1.0 still burns lips when wind dries them out. Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REISPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.com
Hand sanitizer
High humidity at 83 percent feeds bacteria on your hands between washes.
High humidity at 83 percent feeds bacteria on your hands between washes. Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REI
Short cables (USB-C)
Multiple devices need juice during short daylight hours in November.
Multiple devices need juice during short daylight hours in November. Don't have one? Check these out.
USB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignAnker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REIAnker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35 at REICable Kit$19.99 at Peak Design
Passport holder
International entry requires your passport dry and readable at all times.
International entry requires your passport dry and readable at all times.
Luggage locks (TSA)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorTSA Cable Lock$17.95 at Backcountry.comPacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REIKnack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack Bags
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Humidity at 83 percent makes a hanging bag dry things faster than flat packing.
Humidity at 83 percent makes a hanging bag dry things faster than flat packing. Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comBuddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99 at Backcountry.com
Travel pillow
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 MatadorPeppermint 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.
Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100 at REIDual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REI
Underwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Bikini 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 REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REIBalega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 at REIBalega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 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 CreekChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$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.
Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIShokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REIJBL Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110 at REIJBL Vibe Beam 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$64.95 at REI
Sunglasses case
Don't have one? Check these out.
Croakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REIChums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 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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