What to pack forKrakow
in December
39° / 30°F
12 days of rain. Sunset around 4:35pm.
Typical December, from ten years of weather
12 days
of rain
4:35pm
sunset
Type C/E
plugs
0 of 66 packed
Before you go
None of these fit in a bag. Sort them first and the packing gets easy.
Passport valid past your dates
Krakow wants 3 months left on a passport past December. Check the expiry date now.
Vaccinations / travel clinic
CDC lists Hepatitis A, Typhoid for Krakow. Talk to a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks out.
Copies of your documents
Photograph your passport, cards, and insurance. Email them to yourself. Ten seconds now saves a very bad afternoon.
International driving permit
Rental desks here ask for an International Driving Permit alongside your license. AAA issues them same day.
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 Krakow, with no SIM counter to find.
The essentials
Tick the box when it is in the bag
Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
12 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
12 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Fineline Stretch Rain Shell - Women's$123 at Backcountry.comFineline Stretch Rain Shell - Women's$123 was $189Shop at Backcountry.com
Storm Splitter Rain Shell$135 at Howler BrothersStorm Splitter Rain Shell$135Shop at Howler Brothers
Quechua Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain Jacket$15 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain Jacket$15 was $29.99Shop at Decathlon America
Quechua Women’s NH500 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket$50 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women’s NH500 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket, women's$50 was $69.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaInsulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 30°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
Lows around 30°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Insulated Puffy Parka Jacket - Women's$152 at Backcountry.comInsulated Puffy Parka Jacket - Women's$152 was $379Shop at Backcountry.com
Hybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket - Men's$196 at Backcountry.comHybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket - Men's$196 was $280Shop at Backcountry.com
Solazo Down Hooded Jacket - Women's$90 at CotopaxiSolazo Down Hooded Jacket - Women's$90 was $240Shop at CotopaxiMerino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Warm hat (beanie)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Lightweight Merino Wool Beanie$32 at Backcountry.comLightweight Merino Wool Beanie$32Shop at Backcountry.com
Knit Cuff Beanie$21 at CotopaxiKnit Cuff Beanie$21 was $35Shop at CotopaxiGloves
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Teca Fleece Gloves$13.50 at CotopaxiTeca Fleece Gloves$13.50 was $30Shop at Cotopaxi
Simond Adult MT500 Warm Touchscreen Gloves$25 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Adult MT500 Warm Touchscreen Gloves$25 was $34.99Shop at Decathlon America
Forclaz Adult MT500 Touchscreen Stretch Backpacking Gloves$20 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Adult MT500 Touchscreen Stretch Backpacking Gloves$20 was $29.99Shop at Decathlon America
Forclaz MT100 Fleece Gloves$5 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz MT100 Fleece Gloves$5 was $7.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaInsulated winter boots
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Quechua Women's SH100 Warm Waterproof Mid Snow Boots$25 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's SH100 Warm Waterproof Mid Snow Boots$25 was $49.99Shop at Decathlon America
Quechua Men's NH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Boots$75 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Men's NH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Boots$75 was $109Shop at Decathlon America
Quechua Women's SH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Hiking Boots$95 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's SH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Hiking Boots$95 was $139Shop at Decathlon AmericaPolarized sunglasses
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comPremiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38Shop at Backcountry.com
Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comFast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38Shop at Backcountry.comTick 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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Travel first aid kit
Don't have one? Check these out.
Plug adapter, Type C or E
Krakow uses Type C or E sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
Krakow uses Type C or E sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Global Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 at Eagle CreekGlobal Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Global Travel Adapter Micro$25 at Eagle CreekGlobal Travel Adapter Micro$25 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekPower bank 10k–20k mAh
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Headlamp
Dark by 4:35pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Dark by 4:35pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Dash 450 Rechargeable HeadLamp$69.95 at Backcountry.comDash 450 Rechargeable HeadLamp$69.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Storm 450 Headlamp$38.47 at Backcountry.comStorm 450 Headlamp$38.47 was $69.95Shop at Backcountry.comCarry-on backpack (35–45L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at MatadorMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Matador SEG 45See price at MatadorMatador SEG 45See price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Pacsafe Go Carry-On 44L Backpack Jet$180 at Backcountry.comPacsafe Go Carry-On 44L Backpack Jet$180Shop at Backcountry.com
Osprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 was $265Shop at Backcountry.comDaypack (15–25L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiConsuelo 22L Daypack$120Shop at Cotopaxi
Osprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 was $110Shop at Backcountry.com
Isabella 3.0 20L Daypack - Women's$66.75 at Backcountry.comIsabella 3.0 20L Daypack - Women's$66.75 was $89Shop at Backcountry.com
Osprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Botanica$65.97 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Botanica$65.97 was $110Shop at Backcountry.comCarry-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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Tuff Sack 5-55L Dry Bag$79.95 at Backcountry.comTuff Sack 5-55L Dry Bag$79.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Osprey Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 was $65Shop at Backcountry.com
Dry Bag - Double Roll v2$46.99 at Backcountry.comDry Bag - Double Roll v2$46.99Shop at Backcountry.comWaterproof insulated gloves
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Wedze Adult 100 Waterproof Ski Gloves$24.99 at Decathlon AmericaWedze Adult 100 Waterproof Ski Gloves$24.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaMerino base layer bottoms
For the mornings and the nights.
For the mornings and the nights. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Neck gaiter / buff
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Simond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 was $24.99Shop at Decathlon America
Buff x National Parks Coolnet UV Neck Gaiter Great Smoky$24.95 at Backcountry.comBuff x National Parks Coolnet UV Neck Gaiter Great Smoky$24.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Buff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42 at Backcountry.comBuff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42Shop at Backcountry.comThermal socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Quechua SH500 Merino Wool Winter Mid Socks$20 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua SH500 Merino Wool Winter Mid Socks$20 was $29.99Shop at Decathlon America
Castelli Scorpion Logo 15 Thermal Sock - Women's$28 at Backcountry.comCastelli Scorpion Logo 15 Thermal Sock - Women's$28Shop at Backcountry.comModest cover layer
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
Reusable water bottle
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Que Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comQue Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Collapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comCollapsible Water Bottle$24.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Water Bottle$7.20 at Backcountry.comWater Bottle$7.20 was $12Shop at Backcountry.com
Bidon Water Bottle$14.40 at Wild RyeBidon Water Bottle$14.40 was $18Shop at Wild RyeMulti-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.
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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
AirTag / tracker for bags
Checked luggage / rolling duffel
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler XT 90L Wheeled Duffel Bag Midnight$349 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek Cargo Hauler XT 90L Wheeled Duffel Bag Midnight$349 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
Eagle Creek No Matter What 90L Duffel Bag Smoke$77.40 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek No Matter What 90L Duffel Bag Smoke$77.40 was $129, 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.comPacking cubes
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Packing Cube SetSee price at MatadorMatador Packing Cube SetSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Matador Gear Cube Set$58.99 at Backcountry.comMatador Gear Cube Set$58.99 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
3 Piece Compression Packing Cubes$50 at Samsonite3 Piece Compression Packing Cubes$50Shop at Samsonite
Compression Packing Cube$29.95 at Backcountry.comCompression Packing Cube$29.95Shop at Backcountry.comChecked suitcase
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at MatadorMatador Laundry BagSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Knack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack BagsKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10Shop at Knack BagsPackable blanket
Lows around 30°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
Lows around 30°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Flame Puffy Blanket - Hot$102 at rumplFlame Puffy Blanket - Hot$102 was $170Shop at rumpl
Pendleton Yakima Camp Blanket Green Heather, Twin$199 at Backcountry.comPendleton Yakima Camp Blanket Green Heather, Twin$199Shop at Backcountry.com
Puffy Kachula Adventure Blanket$59.50 at Backcountry.comPuffy Kachula Adventure Blanket$59.50 was $119Shop at Backcountry.com
Teca Camp Blanket$90 at CotopaxiTeca Camp Blanket$90Shop at CotopaxiNoise-cancelling headphones
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XX/W$650 at SonySony 1000X THE COLLEXION Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XX/W$650Shop at SonyNice to have
You could skip every one of these
Gaiters
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Ferrosi Trail Gaiters$59.95 at Backcountry.comFerrosi Trail Gaiters$59.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Trail High Gaiters$44.95 at Backcountry.comTrail High Gaiters$44.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Rocky Mountain Low Gaiters II$38.50 at Backcountry.comRocky Mountain Low Gaiters II$38.50 was $55Shop at Backcountry.comWaterproof boot spray
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Fabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comFabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55Shop at Backcountry.com
Nubuck & Suede Proof Spray-On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comNubuck & Suede Proof Spray-On Footwear Treatment$12.55Shop at Backcountry.comHand sanitizer
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Short cables (USB-C)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
USB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignUSB-C CableSee priceShop at Peak Design
USB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comUSB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99Shop at Backcountry.com
Cable Kit$19.99 at Peak DesignCable Kit$19.99Shop at Peak DesignLanguage 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
Luggage locks (TSA)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorMatador BetaLockSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Travel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 at Eagle CreekTravel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at Samsonite3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13Shop at SamsoniteCompression sacks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Compression Stuff Sack$33.71 at Backcountry.comCompression Stuff Sack$33.71 was $44.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil 20L Compression Sack Zinnia$49.95 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Ultra-Sil 20L Compression Sack Zinnia$49.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Sea To Summit Lightweight 8L Compression Sack Spicy$34.95 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Lightweight 8L Compression Sack Spicy$34.95Shop at Backcountry.comToiletry bag (hanging)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
DK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comToiletry Bag$50Shop at Backcountry.com
Hanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Pack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle CreekPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekTravel pillow
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Blackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comBlackout Travel Pillow$39.99 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
Sea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Foam Core Pillow$34.95 at Backcountry.comFoam Core Pillow$34.95Shop at Backcountry.comHand warmers
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Smartwool Isto Hand Warmer - Women's$35 at Backcountry.comSmartwool Isto Hand Warmer - Women's$35Shop at Backcountry.comThe 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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price at MatadorMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Matador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price at MatadorMatador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Huppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comHuppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99Shop at Backcountry.comDeodorant
Don't have one? Check these out.
Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignDual Slim Charger$64.95Shop at Peak DesignUnderwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34Shop at Backcountry.com
Everyday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34Shop at Backcountry.com
Simond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaSocks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Packable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplPackable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95Shop at rumpl
Packable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle CreekPackable Tote Bag$49 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Grocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125Shop at Backcountry.com
Chrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125Shop at Backcountry.comPen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
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Earbuds
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Don't have one? Check these out.
Sunglasses case
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Nail clippers
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Sewing kit / safety pins
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Take this list with you
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