What to pack forLibya
in November
72° / 66°F
3 days of rain this month. Sunset around 6:00pm.Typical November, from ten years of weather
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of rain this month
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Before you go
None of these fit in a bag. Sort them first and the packing gets easy.
Apply for your Tourist visa
Libya requires a Tourist visa before arrival. It is an online application and cannot be sorted at the border.
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 Libya, 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.
Trail app
Download your trails before you lose signal.
Some cash in local currency
Cards fail more often than you'd think. Carry LYD for markets and taxis.
Vaccinations / travel clinic
CDC lists Hepatitis A, Typhoid for Libya. Talk to a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks out.
International driving permit
Rental desks here ask for an International Driving Permit alongside your license. AAA issues them same day.
The essentials
Tick the box when it is in the bag
Water and food
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
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REI members usually get 10% back on full-price gear. Membership is $30, once. How it works
What to wear
Modest cover layer
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
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 AmericaLightweight wind jacket
Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.
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Vuelta Performance Windbreaker Jacket - Women's$65 was $130 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Forclaz Men's MT500 Windbreaker Jacket$69.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Helly Hansen Ridge Infinity Shell Jacket - Men's$293 was $650 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Helly Hansen Odin BC Infinity Shell Jacket - Women's$228 was $650 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comMoisture-wicking t-shirts
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SIMOND Women's Travel 500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$49.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Kiprun Men's Run 500 Dry Running T-shirt$20 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Fino Tech Tee - Men's$27.50 was $55 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Fino Tech Tee - Women's$27.50 was $55 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiMoney and documents
AirTag / tracker for bags
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RFID travel wallet / money belt
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Soho Wallet - Women's$12.50 was $25 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Silk Undercover Money Belt$17.02 was $30.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Everyday Billfold Wallet$69.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design
Undercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekPower and phone
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
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Buy it used: REI Re/Supply sells gear like this for less. See used gear
Plug adapter, Type C, F, G or L
Libya uses Type C, F, G or L sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
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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 CreekHeadlamp
Dark by 6:00pm. 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.
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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.comBugs and health
DEET or picaridin repellent
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Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 was $2.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Adventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 was $2.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
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Travel first aid kit
Oral rehydration salts
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SaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Coconut Pineapple$19.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
SaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Seedless Watermelon$19.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Tailwind Nutrition Recovery Drink Mix Salted Caramel-12 Pack Box$39.49 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comAnti-diarrheal + probiotics
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Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.
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Bags
Dry bags
For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.
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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.
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
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Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Matador SEG 45See 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.comDaypack (15–25L)
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Laundry bag / travel detergent
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Waterproof phone pouch
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Packing cubes
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Sun and heat
Polarized sunglasses
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Costa Caleta Net 580G Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$174 was $248 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.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 SonyNice to have
You could skip every one of these
Money and documents
Luggage locks (TSA)
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Passport holder
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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 CableSee price at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design
USB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBugs and health
Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
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Bags
Toiletry bag (hanging)
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Sun and heat
Lip balm with SPF
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Cap
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Trucker Mesh Cap + Screenprint$29.40 was $49 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Trucker Cap$14 was $35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Kiprun V2 Breathable Running Cap$10 was $19.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Advocate Trucker Hi Pro Cap$21.60 was $36 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSleep
Travel 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 Everyday Pant - Men's$57 was $95 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Quechua Men's NH100 Hiking Pants$20 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Patagonia Outdoor Everyday Pant - Men's$75 was $125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comThe basics
Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
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Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design
LuminAID Trio Lantern + Phone Charger$79.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Solar String Color + Phone Charger$68.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Charger Evo Single Compound Grips$10.12 was $10.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comUnderwear
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Everyday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSocks
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Toiletries kit
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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
Pack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Osprey Packs Toiletry Kit Daylite Hanging Night Shift$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTravel-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
Huppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSleepwear
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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.comReusable shopping bag
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Grocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Chrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Boat And Tote Large Open-Top Tote Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Packable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekNail clippers
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Sewing kit / safety pins
Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
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Kryptoflex Cable Lock$29.95 at Thousand HelmetsShop at Thousand Helmets
Prosafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
TSA Cable Lock$17.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Pacsafe Prosafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comEarbuds
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Take this list with you
Open it again when you are standing over the suitcase.








































