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What to pack forFalkland Islands
in September

43° / 36°F
9 days of rain this month. Sunset around 6:30pm.Typical September, 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 REITerramar Women's 3.0 Merino Flex Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$54.73 was $80 at REIShop at REITerramar Men's 3.0 Merino Bi-Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$29.73 was $45 at REIShop at REI
Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 36°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickSimond Men's Xplore Hooded Down Jacket$119 at DecathlonShop at DecathlonHybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket - Men's$196 was $280 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comRepleto Down Jacket - Women's$74 was $185 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiFuego Hooded Down Jacket - Women's$148 was $295 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Gloves
Don't have one? Check these out.
Craft ADV Lumen Fleece Gloves$29.73 was $39.99 at REIShop at REIForclaz Adult MT500 Touchscreen Stretch Backpacking Gloves$20 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Adult MT500 Backpacking Silk Liner Gloves$15 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaTeca Fleece Gloves$13.50 was $30 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Warm hat (beanie)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Chaos Indiana Wool Beanie$29.73 was $39.99 at REIShop at REISmartwool Cable Knit Colorblock Pom Beanie$29.73 was $40 at REIShop at REILightweight Merino Wool Beanie$32 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPatagonia Beanie Hat$24.87 was $49 at REIShop at REI
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Bacano Fleece Jacket - Women's$87.50 was $175 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiTempa Fleece Hooded Jacket - Women's$75 was $125 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiBaseline Midlayer Fleece Jacket - Unisex$109 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comQuechua Men's MH120 Fleece Hiking Jacket$24 was $34.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Merino base layer bottoms
For the mornings and the nights.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Intraknit All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom - Men's$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSmartwool Men's Intraknit AS Merino Base Layer Bottoms$125 at REIShop at REIArc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Base Layer Bottoms$95.73 was $120 at REIShop at REItasc Performance Men's Elevation Merino Base Layer Bottoms$44.73 was $79 at REIShop at REI
Thermal socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Quechua SH500 Merino Wool Winter Mid Socks$20 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaWoolrich Men's Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks$12.73 was $16 at REIShop at REIQuechua NH100 Mid Winter Hiking Socks$10 was $19.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaWomen's Revolution$32.95 at SockwellShop at Sockwell
Neck gaiter / buff
Don't have one? Check these out.
REI Co-op Merino Wool Neck Gaiter$26.95 at REIShop at REITurtle Fur Micro Fur Fleece Totally Tubular Neck Gaiter$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSimond 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

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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

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.comUndercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekEveryday Slim Wallet$39.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design

Power and phone

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 Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Don't have one? Check these out.
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIShop at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIShop at REIAnker Power Bank (30W, Fusion, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REIShop at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIShop at REI

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

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
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

Sun and heat

Polarized sunglasses
Don't have one? Check these out.
Costa Caleta Net 580G Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$174 was $248 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comRay-Ban Wayfarer Oval Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$171 was $244 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
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 REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$17.50 at REIShop at REIBadger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40$18.95 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray$13.93 was $20.50 at REIShop at REI

Bags

Daypack (15–25L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
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 backpack (35–45L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorMatador GloberiderSee 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
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.comVapor 16 Dry Bag$17.49 was $24.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 35$48.73 was $65 at REIShop at REI
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
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

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 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

Water and food

Reusable water bottle
Don't have one? Check these out.
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

Sleep

Packable blanket
Lows around 36°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickOriginal Puffy Blanket - Seascape$99.95 at rumplShop at rumplOriginal Puffy Solid 2-Person Blanket$200 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comRumpl Original Puffy Solid 2-Person Blanket Seascape$200 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comRumpl National Park Original Puffy 1-Person Blanket Grand Canyon National Park$99.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

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 Sesh ANC Active Headphones$70.93 was $95 at REIShop at REISkullcandy Icon ANC Headphones$74.93 was $99.95 at REIShop at REIJBL Live 780NC Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones$250 at REIShop at REI

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these

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 Saltwater Solids Teddy Mini Cover-up Dress$39.93 was $58 at REIShop at REIFree Fly Women's Elevate Lightweight Cover-Up$56.73 was $84 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 MatadorKnack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack BagsShop at Knack BagsPacsafe 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$94.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignPassport Wallet + Beacon Card Bundle 1$117 was $130 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignSherpani Rio Passport Wallet$45.95 at REIShop at REIStash RFID Passport Wallet$39 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 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 REIUSB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCable Kit$19.99 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design

Sun and heat

Lip balm with SPF
Don't have one? Check these out.
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

Bags

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

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

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 REIExhale Neck Pillow$29 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 CotopaxiQuechua Men's NH100 Hiking Pants$20 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaGOREWEAR Everyday Track Pant - Women's$72 was $120 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

The basics

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 CreekToiletry Kit Daylite Hanging$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Toiletry Kit Daylite Hanging Night Shift$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
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 MatadorHuppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95 at REIShop at REI
Deodorant
Don't have one? Check these out.
Busy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Bergamot And Cedar$13.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Lavender And Jasmine$13.95 at REIShop at REI
Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Solar String Color + Phone Charger$68.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comLuminAID Trio Lantern + Phone Charger$79.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignCharger Evo Single Compound Grips$10.12 was $10.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
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.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
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 AmericaMen's Incline II Micro 3-Pack$65.85 at SockwellShop at Sockwell
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.
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$49 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekNomadix Pocket Tote Bag$19.95 at REIShop at REI
Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
Kryptoflex Cable Lock$29.95 at Thousand HelmetsShop at Thousand HelmetsPacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REIShop at REI3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsoniteShop at SamsonitePacsafe Prosafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
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 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
Sunglasses case
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goodr We Make a Good Case Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REICroakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REIShop at REIgoodr Best Case Scenario Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REIChums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 at REIShop at REI
Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
So iLL Nail Clippers$8 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

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