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What to pack forKansas
in September

82° / 64°F
7 days of rain. Sunset around 7:40pm.
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The essentials

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Sunscreen SPF 50
Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95 at REIProject Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray$20.50 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$17.50 at REI
Polarized sunglasses
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Knockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke$38 at REIKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIPremiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.com
DEET or picaridin repellent
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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
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
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 REI
Travel first aid kit
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Kikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REIHART Outdoor Pocket First-Aid Kit$10.50 at REI
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
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Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REI
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
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Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at MatadorMatador SEG 45See price at MatadorGo Carry-On 44L Backpack$180 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 at Backcountry.com
Daypack (15–25L)
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Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiElqui 24L Daypack$70 at CotopaxiArcane Large 20L Daypack$65.97 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
Lightweight wind jacket
Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.
Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast. Don't have one? Check these out.
Vuelta Performance Windbreaker Jacket - Women's$65 at CotopaxiHelly Hansen Ridge Infinity Shell Jacket - Men's$293 at Backcountry.comHelly Hansen Odin BC Infinity Shell Jacket - Women's$228 at Backcountry.comRapha Pro Team Lightweight Wind Jacket - Men's$235 at Backcountry.com
Linen or lightweight shirts
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 82°F.
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 82°F. Don't have one? Check these out.
Solta Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$59.50 at CotopaxiSumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's$47.50 at CotopaxiSombra Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$45.50 at Cotopaxi
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
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 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
UV hits 8 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.comSombra Sun Hoodie - Women's$52.50 at CotopaxiRoyal Robbins Salathe Sun Long-Sleeve Hoodie - Men's$120 at Backcountry.com
Sandals (sport)
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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 Women's Tirra Sport CT Sandals$110 at REI
Wide-brim sun hat
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Pistil Women's Tegan Wide Brim Hat$39.73 at REIBrixton Mitch Packable Sun Hat$48.95 at Backcountry.comOrilla Sun Hat$25 at CotopaxiCTR Women's Summit Crushable Wide Brim Hat$30.73 at REI
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 REIBivo Trio Insulated Water Bottle$44 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
Reusable water bottle
Don't have one? Check these out.
Collapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comQue Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comWater Bottle$7.20 at Backcountry.comBidon Water Bottle$14.40 at Wild Rye
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
AirTag / tracker for bags
Packing cubes
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
Laundry bag / travel detergent
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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

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Shorts
Don't have one? Check these out.
Helly Hansen Men's HH Quick-Dry 11" Cargo Shorts$59.73 at REIQuechua Women's MH100 Hiking Shorts$20 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Men's MT500 Hiking Shorts$30 at Decathlon AmericaHelly Hansen Men's Move Quick-Dry 6" Shorts$51.87 at REI
Lip balm with SPF
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REIBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REISPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.com
Hand sanitizer
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Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REI
Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
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heat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIheat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIheat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REI
Short cables (USB-C)
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USB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comAnker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REIUSB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignCable Kit$19.99 at Peak Design
Luggage locks (TSA)
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Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorTSA Cable Lock$15.95 at Backcountry.comKnack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack BagsPacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95 at REI
Toiletry bag (hanging)
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Hanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comToiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comBuddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99 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 MatadorHuppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comDr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95 at REI
Deodorant
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HiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REI
Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
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Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100 at REIDual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REI
Underwear
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Smartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35 at REIEveryday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REIREI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REI
Socks
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Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REIBalega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIBalega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 at REI
Sleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
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Packable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplPackable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle CreekChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.com
Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
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3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsonitePacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REI
Earbuds
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Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIShokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REIJBL Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110 at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REI
Sunglasses case
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Croakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REIChums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 at REI
Nail clippers
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So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REI
Sewing kit / safety pins
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Expedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.comSpeedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REI

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