What to pack forMalta
in November
70° / 63°F
11 days of rain. Sunset around 5:50pm.
Typical November, from ten years of weather
11 days
of rain
5:50pm
sunset
Type G
plugs
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Before you go
None of these fit in a bag. Sort them first and the packing gets easy.
Download offline maps
Download the offline map before you lose signal.
Passport valid past your dates
Malta wants 3 months left on a passport past November. Check the expiry date now.
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.
They drive on the left
They drive on the left. Give yourself the first hour on quiet roads.
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 Malta, with no SIM counter to find.
The essentials
Tick the box when it is in the bag
Polarized sunglasses
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comFast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38Shop at Backcountry.com
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 was $38Shop at REI
Knockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke$38 at REIKnockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke$38Shop at REI
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$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 G
Malta uses Type G sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
Malta uses Type G 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.
Matador Global Travel Adapter$39.95 at REIMatador Global Travel Adapter$39.95 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at REI
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 Creek
Eagle Creek Global Travel Adapter 45W$69 at REIEagle Creek Global Travel Adapter 45W$69 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at REIPower bank 10k–20k mAh
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Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80Shop at REI
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120Shop at REI
BioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95Shop at REI
Anker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40Shop at REIHeadlamp
Dark by 5:50pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Dark by 5:50pm. 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
Fenix HM50R V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp$59.95 at REIFenix HM50R V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp$59.95Shop at REI
Storm 450 Headlamp$38.47 at Backcountry.comStorm 450 Headlamp$38.47 was $69.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Coast RL10R Rechargeable Headlamp$29.95 at REICoast RL10R Rechargeable Headlamp$29.95Shop at REICarry-on backpack (35–45L)
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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 GloberiderSee price at MatadorMatador GloberiderSee 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)
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Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiConsuelo 22L Daypack$120Shop at Cotopaxi
Stio Basin Daypack$75.93 at REIStio Basin Daypack$75.93 was $109Shop at REI
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
Elqui 24L Daypack$70 at CotopaxiElqui 24L Daypack$70 was $100Shop at CotopaxiCarry-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 Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 was $45Shop at REI
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.comNeck 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 Heavyweight Neck Warmer$42 at REIBuff Merino Heavyweight Neck Warmer$42Shop at REI
Buff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42 at Backcountry.comBuff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42Shop at Backcountry.comMoisture-wicking t-shirts
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Simond Women’s MT500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$35 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Women’s MT500 Merino Wool T-Shirt, women's$35 was $54.99Shop at Decathlon America
Simond Men's Merino Resist Long-Sleeve T-Shirt$45 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Men's Merino Resist Long-Sleeve T-Shirt$45 was $69.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaModest 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
Packing cubes
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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
Large Expanding Packing Cube$30 at Knack BagsLarge Expanding Packing Cube$30Shop at Knack BagsLaundry bag / travel detergent
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Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at MatadorMatador Laundry BagSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Nathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REINathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24Shop at REI
Knack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack BagsKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10Shop at Knack BagsNoise-cancelling headphones
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Don't have one? Check these out.
Soundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200 at REISoundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200Shop at REI
JBL Live 770NC Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones$220 at REIJBL Live 770NC Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones$220Shop at REI
Sony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Lavender (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at SonySony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Lavender (M4 2nd Gen)$300Shop at Sony
Sony WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XM6/G$460 at SonySony WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XM6/G$460Shop at SonyNice to have
You could skip every one of these
Lip balm with SPF
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Don't have one? Check these out.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95Shop at REI
Badger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REIBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95Shop at REI
SPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.comSPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29Shop at Backcountry.comHand sanitizer
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Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REINoshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13Shop at REI
Dr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50Shop at REI
Noshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9Shop at REIShort cables (USB-C)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35 at REIAnker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35Shop at REI
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
USB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignUSB-C CableSee priceShop at Peak Design
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
TSA Cable Lock$17.95 at Backcountry.comTSA Cable Lock$17.95Shop at Backcountry.com
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
Pacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95 at REIPacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95Shop at REIToiletry bag (hanging)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
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
DK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Buddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99 at Backcountry.comBuddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99Shop at Backcountry.comTravel pillow
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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
Zempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REIZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40Shop at REI
Eagle Creek Exhale Neck Pillow Sea$29 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek Exhale Neck Pillow Sea$29 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.comThe basics
You own most of these. We are just making sure they make it in.
Toiletries kit
Travel-size toothpaste + brush
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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.com
Dr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95 at REIDr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95Shop at REIDeodorant
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Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
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Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignDual Slim Charger$64.95Shop at Peak Design
Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100 at REIAnker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100Shop at REI
Anker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REIAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25Shop at REIUnderwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Smartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35 at REISmartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35Shop at REI
Everyday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34Shop at Backcountry.com
REI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REIREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95Shop at REI
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.
Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21 at REIInjinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21Shop at REI
Woolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 was $20Shop at REI
Balega Hidden Dry No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIBalega Hidden Dry No-Show Socks$13.73 was $18Shop at REI
Balega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIBalega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 was $18Shop at REISleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
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Don't have one? Check these out.
Packable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle CreekPackable Tote Bag$49 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Packable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplPackable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95Shop at rumpl
Chrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125Shop at Backcountry.com
Grocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$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.
Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REISoundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130Shop at REI
Shokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REIShokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170Shop at REI
Shokz OpenFit Air Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$120 at REIShokz OpenFit Air Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$120Shop at REI
Soundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100Shop at REISunglasses case
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Nail clippers
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Sewing kit / safety pins
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Take this list with you
It keeps your ticks. Open it again when you are standing over the suitcase.It keeps your ticks. Open it again on your phone when you are standing over the suitcase.