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What to pack forFalkland Islands
in February

55° / 46°F
12 days of rain this month. Sunset around 8:15pm.Typical February, from ten years of weather
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The essentials

Tick the box when it is in the bag

What to wear

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 REIWedze Women's BL900 Merino Wool Ski Base Layer Top$60 was $99.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaTerramar Men's 3.0 Merino Bi-Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$29.73 was $45 at REIShop at REI
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 Women's NH500 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket$50 was $69.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain Jacket$15 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaRain Pro 3 Layer Shell - Men's$499 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Tempa Fleece Hooded Jacket - Women's$75 was $125 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiBacano Fleece Jacket - Women's$87.50 was $175 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiQuechua Women's MH120 Fleece Jacket$25 was $34.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Men's NH500 Warm Hiking Fleece Jacket$55 was $79.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Neck gaiter / buff
Don't have one? Check these out.
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 AmericaSmartwool Thermal Merino Neck Gaiter$25 at REIShop at REI

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 REIGoforth 10.5L Dry Bag$177 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comHerschel Supply Dry Bag Backpack 32L Vermillion$130 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Wildwater 15L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$24.75 was $45 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Snorkel set
Don't have one? Check these out.
Snorkel set - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon

Money and documents

AirTag / tracker for bags
Don't have one? Check these out.
AirTag / tracker for bags - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon
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 Billfold Wallet$69.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignUndercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek

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 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

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

Plug adapter, Type G
Falkland Islands uses Type G 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 Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
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

Bugs and health

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 Pocket First-Aid Kit$10.50 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

Sun and heat

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
Polarized sunglasses
Don't have one? Check these out.
Smith Era ChromaPop Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$113 was $189 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSmith Cheetah Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$93 was $155 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comRay-Ban Wayfarer Oval Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$171 was $244 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comZeal Bennet Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$59.60 was $149 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
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 REIThinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen$15.95 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 REI

Bags

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 Stargazer$49.50 was $110 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
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 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
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
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
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 SamsoniteUltralight Packing Cube$24.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design

Working on the road

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 Icon ANC Headphones$74.93 was $99.95 at REIShop at REISkullcandy Sesh ANC Active Headphones$70.93 was $95 at REIShop at REISoundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200 at REIShop at REI

Water and food

Reusable water bottle
Don't have one? Check these out.
Birthday Bidon Water Bottle$20 at Wild RyeShop at Wild RyeQue Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCollapsible Water Bottle$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

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
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 REIHelly Hansen Women's Shine Solen Cover-Up Dress$69.87 was $100 at REIShop at REI

Money and documents

Luggage locks (TSA)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorTSA Cable Lock$17.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95 at REIShop at REITravel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
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 CreekSherpani Rio Passport Wallet$45.95 at REIShop at REI

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 DesignCable Kit$19.99 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design

Bugs and health

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

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
Cap
Don't have one? Check these out.
Trucker Mesh Cap + Screenprint$29.40 was $49 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comAdvocate Trucker Lo Pro Cap$20.97 was $34.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comHaven Trucker Cap$17.97 was $29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTrucker Cap$14 was $35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Bags

Toiletry bag (hanging)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 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.comBuddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Sleep

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 REIForclaz MT500 Inflatable Pillow$24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America

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 CotopaxiBackcountry Wasatch Ripstop Everyday Pant - Men's$49.50 was $99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comForclaz Men's Travel 100 Cargo Pants$45 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America

The basics

Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REIShop at REI
Sunglasses case
Don't have one? Check these out.
goodr Best Case Scenario Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REICroakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REIShop at REIgoodr We Make a Good Case Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REIChums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 at REIShop at REI
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
Copy of passport
Pen (customs forms)
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 Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110 at REIShop at REI
Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
Kryptoflex Cable Lock$29.95 at Thousand HelmetsShop at Thousand HelmetsPacsafe Prosafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsoniteShop at SamsonitePacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REIShop at REI
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.comPackable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplShop at rumplNomadix Pocket Tote Bag$19.95 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
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
Deodorant
Don't have one? Check these out.
HiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Lavender And Jasmine$13.95 at REIShop at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant$13.95 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 REIPeppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
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.comLuminAID Trio 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
Medications + prescriptions
Socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
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 SockwellMen's Pulse Micro 3-Pack$65.85 at SockwellShop at Sockwell
Underwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REIShop at REIREI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REIShop at REI

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