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What to pack forIndonesia
in March

84° / 75°F
27 days of rain. Sunset around 6:30pm.
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The essentials

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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
27 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
27 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
Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 7.6 burns skin in under fifteen minutes without protection.
UV index of 7.6 burns skin in under fifteen minutes without protection. Don't have one? Check these out.
Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26 at REIBadger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95 at REIThinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen$15.95 at REIBadger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen - 2.4 oz. Tin$18.95 at REI
Polarized sunglasses
Water glare off the coast and wet surfaces causes eye strain without lenses.
Water glare off the coast and wet surfaces causes eye strain without lenses. Don't have one? Check these out.
Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIKnockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.comPremiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.com
DEET or picaridin repellent
Jungle terrain at sea level in March is peak mosquito season.
Jungle terrain at sea level in March is peak mosquito season. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion$10.95 at REIBen's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 at Backcountry.comAdventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 at Backcountry.comBen's Eco Spray Insect Repellent - 30 Percent DEET$9.50 at REI
Travel first aid kit
Insect bites, cuts from wet terrain, and heat rash all need supplies.
Insect bites, cuts from wet terrain, and heat rash all need supplies. 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
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickGrayl GeoPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle$99.95 at REIGo Series Water Filter 22oz Bottle$44.95 at Backcountry.comLifeStraw Go Series BPA-Free Water Filter Bottle$44.95 at REIGrayl UltraPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle$89.95 at REI
Plug adapter, Type C or F
Indonesia uses Type C or F sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
Indonesia uses Type C or F 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
Jungle humidity fogs camera lenses and kills batteries faster than normal.
Jungle humidity fogs camera lenses and kills batteries faster than normal. Don't have one? Check these out.
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIAnker Power Bank (30W, Fusion, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REI
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Overhead space is limited on regional flights within Indonesia.
Overhead space is limited on regional flights within Indonesia. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at MatadorMatador GloberiderSee price at MatadorGo Carry-On 44L Backpack$180 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 at Backcountry.com
Daypack (15–25L)
Jungle hikes and daily movement mean you need a bag that fits your back.
Jungle hikes and daily movement mean you need a bag that fits your back. Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 at Backcountry.comIsabella 3.0 20L Daypack - Women's$66.75 at Backcountry.comStio Basin Daypack$75.93 at REI
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
Linen or lightweight shirts
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 84°F.
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 84°F. Don't have one? Check these out.
Solta Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$59.50 at CotopaxiSombra Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$45.50 at CotopaxiSumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's$47.50 at CotopaxiSumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's$47.50 at Cotopaxi
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Heat and humidity at 88°F with 85% moisture means sweat stays on skin all day.
Heat and humidity at 88°F with 85% moisture means sweat stays on skin all day. Don't have one? Check these out.
Simond Women’s MT500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$35 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Men's Merino Resist Long-Sleeve T-Shirt$45 at Decathlon America
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
UV hits 8.4 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
UV hits 8.4 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour. Don't have one? Check these out.
La Sportiva Cloud Shadow Sun Hoodie - Women's$66.50 at Backcountry.comTopo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 at Backcountry.comThe North Face Adventure Sun Hoodie - Women's$48.75 at Backcountry.comRoyal Robbins Salathe Sun Long-Sleeve Hoodie - Men's$120 at Backcountry.com
Swimwear
Coastal location and warm water make swimming the only relief from constant heat.
Coastal location and warm water make swimming the only relief from constant heat. Don't have one? Check these out.
Chubbies Lined Classic Swim Trunks$43.93 at REIFree Fly Men's Palmera Swim Trunks$49.73 at REIChubbies Men's Stretch 5.5" Swim Trunks$33.83 at REILido One-Piece Swimsuit - Women's$89.97 at Backcountry.com
Modest cover layer
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
Sandals (sport)
Wet ground from 29 rain days a month means regular shoes stay soaked.
Wet ground from 29 rain days a month means regular shoes stay soaked. Don't have one? Check these out.
KEEN Women's Bali Strap TG Sandals$69.73 at REIForclaz MT500 Lightweight Packable Hiking Sandals$40 at Decathlon AmericaTeva Women's Outflow Closed-Toe Water Sandals$74.73 at REITeva Tirra Sport Sandal - Women's$99.95 at Backcountry.com
Wide-brim sun hat
Twelve hours of daylight and high UV means sun on your face all day.
Twelve hours of daylight and high UV means sun on your face all day. Don't have one? Check these out.
Pistil Women's Tegan Wide Brim Hat$39.73 at REIBrixton Mitch Packable Sun Hat$48.95 at Backcountry.comCTR Women's Summit Crushable Wide Brim Hat$30.73 at REIOrilla Sun Hat$35 at Cotopaxi
Insulated water bottle
Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight.
Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight. Don't have one? Check these out.
CamelBak Fit Cap Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Bottle$20.73 at REIQuechua MH900 Double-Wall Insulated 500 ml Water Bottle$15 at Decathlon AmericaCamelBak Podium Chill Insulated Water Bottle$18 at REILifeStraw Go Series Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Filter Bottle$59.95 at REI
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Permethrin Pump Spray$14.50 at REI
Oral rehydration salts
Tap water isn't safe and diarrhea hits harder in tropical heat.
Tap water isn't safe and diarrhea hits harder in tropical heat. Don't have one? Check these out.
SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules$27.30 at REISaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Coconut Pineapple$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Green Apple$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Seedless Watermelon$19.99 at Backcountry.com
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics
Unfamiliar bacteria and parasites in water cause intestinal problems within days.
Unfamiliar bacteria and parasites in water cause intestinal problems within days.
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
RFID travel wallet / money belt
International travel and crowded jungle areas mean theft and pickpocketing happen.
International travel and crowded jungle areas mean theft and pickpocketing happen. Don't have one? Check these out.
Undercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Eagle CreekEagle Creek Silk Undercover Money Belt Rose$17.02 at Backcountry.comBison Designs T Lock Money Belt$24 at REIPassport Wallet$94.95 at Peak Design
AirTag / tracker for bags
Jungle terrain makes losing a bag in transit a real risk.
Jungle terrain makes losing a bag in transit a real risk.
Packing cubes
Twenty-nine rain days means clothes stay damp unless organized to dry separately.
Twenty-nine rain days means clothes stay damp unless organized to dry separately. 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
Waterproof phone pouch
Rain 29 days a month and water activities require phone protection.
Rain 29 days a month and water activities require phone protection. Don't have one? Check these out.
Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Phone Pouch$34.95 at REI
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Humidity and sweat mean laundry every three days, not weekly.
Humidity and sweat mean laundry every three days, not weekly. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at MatadorNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REIKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack Bags
Noise-cancelling headphones
Long flights to Indonesia and noise in jungle guesthouses disrupt sleep.
Long flights to Indonesia and noise in jungle guesthouses disrupt sleep. 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 REISony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Lavender (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at SonySony WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Sandstone WH-1000XM6/T$460 at Sony

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Shorts
Jungle terrain and 88°F highs rule out long pants for most of the day.
Jungle terrain and 88°F highs rule out long pants for most of the day. Don't have one? Check these out.
Helly Hansen Men's HH Quick-Dry 11" Cargo Shorts$59.73 at REISimond Women’s Travel 900 Hiking Shorts$30 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Men's MT500 Hiking Shorts$30 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's NH500 Hiking Shorts$15 at Decathlon America
Waterproof boot spray
Twenty-nine rainy days means boots collect water that breeds mold in 85% humidity.
Twenty-nine rainy days means boots collect water that breeds mold in 85% humidity. Don't have one? Check these out.
Fabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comNikwax Fabric & Leather Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REINubuck & Suede Proof Spray-On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comNikwax Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REI
Lip balm with SPF
Lips crack and peel in tropical sun faster than body skin does.
Lips crack and peel in tropical sun faster than body skin does. 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
Mosquito head net
Dense vegetation and 29 rain days create mosquito swarms at dusk.
Dense vegetation and 29 rain days create mosquito swarms at dusk. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net with Insect Shield$18.95 at REIInvisiNet Head Net$15.99 at Backcountry.comBen's InvisiNet Head Net$15.99 at Backcountry.comSawyer Treatable Mosquito Head Net$10.95 at REI
Hand sanitizer
No tap water means every surface your hands touch carries contamination.
No tap water means every surface your hands touch carries contamination. 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
Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
Insect bites swell and itch worse in heat, and sunburn makes it worse.
Insect bites swell and itch worse in heat, and sunburn makes it worse. Don't have one? Check these out.
heat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REIheat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIheat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REI
Short cables (USB-C)
Constant moisture means cables corrode if you don't dry them between charges.
Constant moisture means cables corrode if you don't dry them between charges. Don't have one? Check these out.
USB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comAnker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35 at REIUSB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignCable Kit$19.99 at Peak Design
Language app
A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.
A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.
Passport holder
Humidity and rain destroy paper documents unless they stay sealed and dry.
Humidity and rain destroy paper documents unless they stay sealed and dry.
Luggage locks (TSA)
International borders and shared accommodations mean bags need locks.
International borders and shared accommodations mean bags need locks. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorTSA Cable Lock$17.95 at Backcountry.comPacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95 at REIKnack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack Bags
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Moisture and mold grow on toiletries in 85% humidity without airflow.
Moisture and mold grow on toiletries in 85% humidity without airflow. Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek
Travel pillow
Regional flights are short but frequent, and rest is hard in heat.
Regional flights are short but frequent, and rest is hard in heat. Don't have one? Check these out.
Blackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REIEagle Creek Exhale Neck Pillow Sea$29 at Backcountry.comFoam Core Pillow$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.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100 at REIAnker 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 REIBalega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIBalega Hidden Dry No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 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 CreekGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$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 REIShokz OpenFit Air Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$120 at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 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.
Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REIExpedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.com

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