What to pack forGreenland
in February
9° / -2°F
4 days of rain or snow this month. Sunset around 5:05pm.Typical February, from ten years of weather
4 days
of rain or snow this month
5:05pm
sunset
Type C/E/F/K
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Before you go
None of these fit in a bag. Sort them first and the packing gets easy.
Passport valid past your dates
Greenland wants 3 months left on a passport past February. Check the expiry date now.
Travel insurance
Most home health plans stop at the border. A quote takes two minutes.
eSIM
An eSIM works the moment the phone is switched on in Greenland, with no SIM counter to find.
Copies of your documents
Photograph your passport, cards, and insurance. Email them to yourself. Ten seconds now saves a very bad afternoon.
The essentials
Tick the box when it is in the bag
What to wear
Insulated winter boots
Don't have one? Check these out.
Men's SH100 Warm Waterproof Snow Boots$25 was $49.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Quechua Men's NH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Boots$75 was $109 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaWaterproof insulated gloves
Don't have one? Check these out.
The North Face Montana Ski Glove - Men's$45.50 was $65 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comWarm hat (beanie)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Gloves
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Simond Adult MT500 Warm Touchscreen Gloves$25 was $34.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Forclaz Adult MT500 Touchscreen Stretch Backpacking Gloves$20 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Teca Fleece Gloves$12 was $30 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiHeavy insulated parka
Highs below freezing. A puffy alone won't do it.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Outdoor Research Super Alpine Down Parka - Women's$335 was $479 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Helly Hansen Winter Bliss Down Parka - Women's$213 was $425 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Calidez Down Parka - Men's$200 was $400 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Calidez Down Parka - Women's$160 was $400 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiInsulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around -2°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 Decathlon
Hybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket - Men's$196 was $280 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Repleto Down Long Jacket - Women's$100 was $200 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Fuego Hooded Down Jacket - Women's$148 was $295 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiMerino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
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Neck gaiter / buff
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Turtle Fur Micro Fur Fleece Totally Tubular Neck Gaiter$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Simond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaThermal socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Quechua SH500 Merino Wool Winter Mid Socks$20 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Quechua NH100 Mid Winter Hiking Socks$10 was $19.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Castelli Scorpion Logo 15 Thermal Sock - Women's$28 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comMerino base layer bottoms
For the mornings and the nights.
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Intraknit All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom - Men's$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom - Women's$100 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBalaclava
Don't have one? Check these out.
Beach and water
Waterproof dry bag 10–20L
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Watershed Goforth 10.5L Dry Bag Safety$177 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Herschel Supply Dry Bag Backpack 32L Vermillion$130 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Osprey Packs Wildwater 15L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$24.75 was $45 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSnorkel set
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Power and phone
Plug adapter, Type C, E, F or K
Greenland uses Type C, E, F or K 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 Matador
Matador Global Travel Adapter Forget-Me-Not$38.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Global Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Global Travel Adapter Micro$25 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekPower bank 10k–20k mAh
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REI members usually get 10% back on full-price gear. Membership is $30, once. How it works
Headlamp
Dark by 5:05pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
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VPN
Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.
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Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design
Lizard Skins Charger Evo Lock-On Grips Electric$24.58 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Charger Evo Lock-On Grips$27.19 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comMoney and documents
AirTag / tracker for bags
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Bugs and health
Travel first aid kit
Bags
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.com
Osprey Packs Wildwater 15L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$24.75 was $45 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Vapor 16 Dry Bag$17.49 was $24.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCarry-on suitcase (hard shell)
Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.
Daypack (15–25L)
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Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
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Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Matador GloberiderSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Go Carry-On 44L Backpack$180 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Osprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 was $265 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comLaundry bag / travel detergent
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Packing cubes
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Our pickMatador Packing Cube SetSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Matador Gear Cube Set Juniper$54.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
3 Piece Compression Packing Cubes$50 at SamsoniteShop at Samsonite
Compression Packing Cube$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comChecked luggage / rolling duffel
Don't have one? Check these out.
Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler XT 90L Wheeled Duffel Bag Midnight$349 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Virtuosa Wheeled Duffel$119 was $170 at SamsoniteShop at SamsoniteBuy it used: REI Re/Supply sells gear like this for less. See used gear
Sun and heat
Reef-safe sunscreen
Some islands fine you for the regular stuff.
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Polarized sunglasses
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Zeal Isabelle Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$67.03 was $149 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Smith Cheetah Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$93 was $155 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Smith Era ChromaPop Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$113 was $189 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Zeal Bennet Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$59.60 was $149 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSleep
Packable blanket
Lows around -2°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
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Our pickOriginal Puffy Blanket - Seascape$99.95 at rumplShop at rumpl
Original Puffy Solid 2-Person Blanket$200 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Rumpl Original Puffy Solid 2-Person Blanket Seascape$200 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
National Park Original Puffy 1-Person Blanket$99.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comWorking on the road
Noise-cancelling headphones
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Sony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Black (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at SonyShop at SonyWater and food
Reusable water bottle
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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.
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Heated socks / insoles
Don't have one? Check these out.
Lenz 5.1 Heat Sock$175 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Hotronic Surround Thin Heat Socks Only XLP Black/Lime$54.28 was $115 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOnly need it once? Rent it.
Power and phone
Language app
A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.
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Short cables (USB-C)
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USB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
USB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design
SuperFlex USB-C Cable, Dual Right Angle - 4in$25 at MomentShop at MomentMoney and documents
Luggage locks (TSA)
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Passport holder
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Bugs and health
Bags
Toiletry bag (hanging)
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Compression sacks
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Compression Stuff Sack$37.46 was $49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil 8L Compression Sack Atoll$39.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sea To Summit Lightweight 8L Compression Sack Surf$34.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Pack-It Compression Sack Set$25 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekSleep
Hand warmers
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Smartwool Isto Hand Warmer - Women's$35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTravel pillow
The basics
You own most of these. We are just making sure they make it in.
What to wear
Everyday pants
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Our pickWild Rye Emmett Overalls$123 at Wild RyeShop at Wild Rye
Ambato Wide Leg Everyday Pant - Women's$38 was $95 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Patagonia Outdoor Everyday Pant - Men's$75 was $125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Ambato Everyday Pant - Men's$57 was $95 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiThe basics
Sewing kit / safety pins
Nail clippers
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Earbuds
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Small lock
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Copy of passport
Pen (customs forms)
Socks
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Underwear
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Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Everyday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comChargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Trio Lantern + Phone Charger$79.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design
LuminAID Trio Lantern + Phone Charger$79.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Charger Evo Single Compound Grips$10.12 was $10.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comMedications + prescriptions
Travel-size toothpaste + brush
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Our pickMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Matador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comToiletries kit
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pelican DK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Toiletry Kit Daylite Hanging$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Osprey Packs Toiletry Kit Daylite Hanging Night Shift$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Pack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekReusable shopping bag
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Sleepwear
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Pendleton Pajama Set - Women's$74.63 was $99.50 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Scotch Plaid Flannel Pajamas - Men's$89.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sundays Lounge Shirt - Men's$27.98 was $69.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Classic Lounge Shirt - Women's$22.73 was $64.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTake this list with you
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