What to pack for Florence in February

Lows around 39°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.

Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.

The layer you'll wear more than any other.

Lows of 39°F mean a beanie stops heat loss from your head.

Wind at 15 km/h cuts through skin on exposed fingers.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Urban walking on stone streets for 10.5 hours strains feet and knees.

This country runs on Type C, F or L. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.

Short winter days mean you charge devices while sightseeing.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Dark by 6:45pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.

Overhead bins on European flights are tight and watched closely.

Day trips to nearby parks need a separate small bag.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.

Your neck loses warmth fast in February cold.

Wet feet from slush and puddles need insulation underneath.

For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.

Tap water is safe, so refill bottles instead of buying them.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

Crowded museums and transit stations attract pickpockets.

Airport security and busy stations make bags easy to lose.

Packing cubes compress winter layers into tight luggage.

Eleven rain days mean damp clothes need frequent washing.

Lows around 39°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.

Ten hours of daylight means less noise from fewer flights overhead.

55°F highs are too cold for a jacket alone.

High humidity breeds bacteria on shared surfaces.

Multiple devices need power in a city with few outlets.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

International travel requires your passport close at all times.

Checked luggage passes through many hands before arrival.

Humidity at 79% makes toiletries damp and mold-prone.

Long train rides to other cities need neck support.