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What to pack forMontserrat
in February

81° / 77°F
7 days of rain this month. Sunset around 6:05pm.Typical February, from ten years of weather
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The essentials

Tick the box when it is in the bag

Sun and heat

Reef-safe sunscreen
Some islands fine you for the regular stuff.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Thinksport All Sheer Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray$18.95 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$17.50 at REIShop at REIBadger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40$18.95 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray$13.93 was $20.50 at REIShop at REI

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Sunscreen SPF 50
Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen - 2.4 oz. Tin$18.95 at REIShop at REIBlue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$14 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$17.50 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick$14.50 at REIShop at REI
Polarized sunglasses
Don't have one? Check these out.
Ray-Ban Wayfarer Oval Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$171 was $244 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSmith Era ChromaPop Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$113 was $189 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCosta Caleta Net 580G Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$174 was $248 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comZeal Bennet Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$59.60 was $149 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Wide-brim sun hat
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pistil Women's Tegan Wide Brim Hat$39.73 was $68 at REIShop at REIBrixton Mitch Packable Sun Hat Tan, L/XL$48.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDAKINE No Zone Sun Hat Black, L/XL$24 was $40 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comEdith Brim Hat$32 was $40 at Wild RyeShop at Wild Rye

Beach and water

Snorkel set
Don't have one? Check these out.
Snorkel set - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon
Waterproof dry bag 10–20L
Don't have one? Check these out.
Osprey Wildwater Dry Bag 35$48.73 was $65 at REIShop at REIGoforth 10.5L Dry Bag$177 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comHerschel Supply Dry Bag Backpack 32L Vermillion$130 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Wildwater 15L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$24.75 was $45 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Bugs and health

Travel first aid kit
Don't have one? Check these out.
HART Outdoor All Seasons Weatherproof First-Aid Kit$37.95 at REIShop at REIHART Outdoor Pocket First-Aid Kit$10.50 at REIShop at REIKikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REIShop at REIHART Outdoor Weekend First-Aid Kit$30.95 at REIShop at REI
DEET or picaridin repellent
Don't have one? Check these out.
Ben's Eco Spray Insect Repellent - 30 Percent DEET$9.50 at REIShop at REIBen's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 was $2.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comAdventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 was $2.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBen's Insect Repellent Wipes - 30 Percent DEET$7.95 at REIShop at REI
Oral rehydration salts
Don't have one? Check these out.
SaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Seedless Watermelon$19.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Coconut Pineapple$19.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTailwind Nutrition Recovery Drink Mix - 1 Serving Salted Caramel$3.25 at REIShop at REITailwind Nutrition Recovery Drink Mix Salted Caramel-12 Pack Box$39.49 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics
Don't have one? Check these out.
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Permethrin Pump Spray$14.50 at REIShop at REI

Water and food

Filter water bottle
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 REIShop at REILifeStraw Go Series Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Filter Bottle$59.95 at REIShop at REIHydraPak Breakaway+ Water Filter Bottle$50 at REIShop at REILifeStraw Go Series BPA-Free Water Filter Bottle$44.95 at REIShop at REI

What to wear

Sandals (sport)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Teva Women's Outflow Closed-Toe Water Sandals$74.73 was $100 at REIShop at REIKEEN Women's Bali Strap TG Sandals$69.73 was $110 at REIShop at REIReef Water Vista Higher Sandal - Women's$80 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comForclaz MT500 Lightweight Packable Hiking Sandals$40 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Swimwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Chubbies Lined Classic Swim Trunks$43.93 was $59.50 at REIShop at REITofino Swim Top - Women's$47.57 was $67.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comFree Fly Men's Palmera Swim Trunks$49.73 was $74 at REIShop at REIChubbies Men's Stretch 5.5" Swim Trunks$33.83 was $69.50 at REIShop at REI
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Don't have one? Check these out.
SIMOND Women's Travel 500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$49.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaQuick Dry Short-Sleeve T-Shirt - Unisex$34.30 was $49 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comFino Tech Tee - Women's$27.50 was $55 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiFino Tech Tee - Men's$27.50 was $55 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Neck gaiter / buff
Don't have one? Check these out.
REI Co-op Merino Wool Neck Gaiter$26.95 at REIShop at REITurtle Fur Micro Fur Fleece Totally Tubular Neck Gaiter$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaBuff x National Parks Coolnet UV Neck Gaiter Great Smoky$24.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Lightweight wind jacket
Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Vuelta Performance Windbreaker Jacket - Women's$65 was $130 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiForclaz Men's MT500 Windbreaker Jacket$69.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaHelly Hansen Odin BC Infinity Shell Jacket - Women's$228 was $650 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comHelly Hansen Ridge Infinity Shell Jacket - Men's$293 was $650 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
UV hits 9 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Topo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 was $99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comThe North Face Adventure Sun Hoodie - Women's$48.75 was $65 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSombra Sun Hoodie - Women's$37.50 was $75 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiSombra Sun Hoodie - Men's$35 was $70 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi

Power and phone

Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Don't have one? Check these out.
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIShop at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIShop at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIShop at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REIShop at REI

Buy it used: REI Re/Supply sells gear like this for less. See used gear

Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignPeak Design 65W Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at REIShop at REICharger Evo Lock-On Grips$27.19 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comLizard Skins Charger Evo Lock-On Grips Electric$24.58 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
VPN
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 NordVPNShop at NordVPN

Money and documents

AirTag / tracker for bags
Don't have one? Check these out.
AirTag / tracker for bags - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon
RFID travel wallet / money belt
Don't have one? Check these out.
Silk Undercover Money Belt$17.02 was $30.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSoho Wallet - Women's$12.50 was $25 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comEveryday Slim Wallet$39.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignUndercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Bags

Dry bags
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.comShop at Backcountry.comVapor 16 Dry Bag$17.49 was $24.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Wildwater 15L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$24.75 was $45 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 35$48.73 was $65 at REIShop at REI
Carry-on suitcase (hard shell)
Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Carry On 30L Travel Pack$199 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCoraza Suitcase - Carry On$295 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiVirtuosa Spinner$154 was $220 at SamsoniteShop at SamsoniteFreeform Spinner$154 was $220 at SamsoniteShop at Samsonite
Daypack (15–25L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiElqui 24L Daypack$100 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiLithium 20L Daypack$135 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Botanica$65.97 was $110 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorMatador GloberiderSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorPacsafe Go Carry-On 44L Backpack Jet$180 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 was $265 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Waterproof phone pouch
Don't have one? Check these out.
Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Phone Pouch$34.95 at REIShop at REIChrome Large Phone Pouch$25 at REIShop at REIEveryday Case for iPhone 11 Pro$26.96 was $29.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignEveryday Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max$26.96 was $29.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design
Packing cubes
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Packing Cube SetSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorMatador Gear Cube Set Juniper$54.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com3 Piece Compression Packing Cubes$50 at SamsoniteShop at SamsoniteUltralight Packing Cube$24.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REIShop at REILaundry Bag - Del Día$20 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Medium$9 at Knack BagsShop at Knack Bags

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these

Sun and heat

Lip balm with SPF
Don't have one? Check these out.
SPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comUtu SPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REIShop at REIBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REIShop at REI

Bugs and health

Hand sanitizer
Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REIShop at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REIShop at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REIShop at REI
Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIShop at REIheat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIShop at REIheat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIShop at REIheat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REIShop at REI

What to wear

Sarong / light cover-up
Doubles as a towel, a scarf, and a cover-up where one's expected.
Don't have one? Check these out.
O'Neill Women's Saltwater Essentials Teddy Printed Mini Cover-Up Dress$43.93 was $64 at REIShop at REIO'Neill Women's Saltwater Solids Teddy Mini Cover-up Dress$39.93 was $58 at REIShop at REIRoxy Women's Golden Glow Cover-Up Dress$24.93 was $50 at REIShop at REIFree Fly Women's Elevate Lightweight Cover-Up$56.73 was $84 at REIShop at REI
Shorts
Don't have one? Check these out.
Helly Hansen Men's HH Quick-Dry 11" Cargo Shorts$59.73 was $80 at REIShop at REIQuechua Women's MH100 Hiking Shorts$20 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaHelly Hansen Men's Move Quick-Dry 6" Shorts$51.87 was $75 at REIShop at REISimond Women's Travel 900 Hiking Shorts$30 was $54.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America

Power and phone

Short cables (USB-C)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REIShop at REIUSB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comUSB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignCable Kit$19.99 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design

Money and documents

Luggage locks (TSA)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorPacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REIShop at REIKnack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack BagsShop at Knack BagsTravel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Passport holder
Don't have one? Check these out.
Passport Wallet$94.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignPassport Wallet + Beacon Card Bundle 1$117 was $130 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignSherpani Rio Passport Wallet$45.95 at REIShop at REIStash RFID Passport Wallet$39 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek

Bags

Toiletry bag (hanging)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBuddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

The basics

You own most of these. We are just making sure they make it in.

What to wear

Everyday pants
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickWild Rye Emmett Overalls$123 at Wild RyeShop at Wild RyeBackcountry Wasatch Ripstop Everyday Pant - Men's$49.50 was $99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comQuechua Men's NH100 Hiking Pants$20 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Men's Travel 100 Cargo Pants$45 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America

The basics

Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
Kryptoflex Cable Lock$29.95 at Thousand HelmetsShop at Thousand HelmetsTSA Cable Lock$17.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comProsafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPacsafe Prosafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIShop at REIShokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REIShop at REIJBL Vibe Beam 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$64.95 at REIShop at REIShokz OpenFit Air Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$120 at REIShop at REI
Sunglasses case
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Croakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REIShop at REIgoodr We Make a Good Case Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REIChums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 at REIShop at REIgoodr Best Case Scenario Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REI
Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REIShop at REI
Sewing kit / safety pins
Don't have one? Check these out.
Expedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSpeedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REIShop at REI
Toiletries kit
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pelican DK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Toiletry Kit Daylite Hanging Night Shift$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekToiletry Kit Daylite Hanging$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Travel-size toothpaste + brush
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorMatador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorPeppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95 at REIShop at REI
Deodorant
Don't have one? Check these out.
HiBAR Natural Deodorant$13.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIShop at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Lavender And Jasmine$13.95 at REIShop at REI
Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignTrio Lantern + Phone Charger$79.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSolar String Color + Phone Charger$68.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCharger Evo Single Compound Grips$10.12 was $10.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Underwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REIShop at REIREI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REIShop at REI
Socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickSockwell Men's Ranger Merino Socks$25.95 at SockwellShop at SockwellSockwell Women's Undercover Socks$17.95 at SockwellShop at SockwellKiprun Run 500 Thin No-Show Socks 2-Pack$9.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaWomens Featherweight Fancy 3-Pack$98.85 at SockwellShop at Sockwell
Sleepwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pendleton Pajama Set - Women's$74.63 was $99.50 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comScotch Plaid Flannel Pajamas - Men's$89.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSundays Lounge Shirt - Men's$27.98 was $69.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comClassic Lounge Shirt - Women's$22.73 was $64.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Grocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBoat And Tote Large Open-Top Tote Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comNomadix Pocket Tote Bag$19.95 at REIShop at REI

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