What to pack forOsaka
in January
48° / 34°F
6 days of rain. Sunset around 5:05pm.
Typical January, from ten years of weather
6 days
of rain
5:05pm
sunset
Type A/B
plugs
0 of 59 packed
Before you go
None of these fit in a bag. Sort them first and the packing gets easy.
Some cash in local currency
Cards fail more often than you'd think. Carry JPY for markets and taxis.
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 Osaka, with no SIM counter to find.
The essentials
Tick the box when it is in the bag
Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 34°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
Lows around 34°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.
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
The layer you'll wear more than any other. 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
Wedze Rider 500 Reversible Knit Beanie$12 at Decathlon AmericaWedze Rider 500 Reversible Knit Beanie$12 was $17.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaGloves
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 MT100 Fleece Gloves$5 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz MT100 Fleece Gloves$5 was $7.99Shop 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 AmericaPolarized sunglasses
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Knockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38Shop at Backcountry.com
Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comFast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38Shop at Backcountry.com
Knockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Matte Black/Smoke$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Matte Black/Smoke$38Shop at Backcountry.comDEET or picaridin repellent
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Adventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 at Backcountry.comAdventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 was $2.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 at Backcountry.comBen's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 was $2.95Shop 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.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Headlamp
Dark by 5:05pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Dark by 5:05pm. 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 GloberiderSee price at MatadorMatador GloberiderSee price 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Go Carry-On 44L Backpack$180 at Backcountry.comGo Carry-On 44L Backpack$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
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 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.comMerino 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
Quechua SH500 Mid 2-Pair Winter Hiking Warm Socks$15 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua SH500 Mid 2-Pair Winter Hiking Warm Socks$15 was $24.99Shop 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.comPermethrin-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.
Don't have one? Check these out.
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
Bidon Water Bottle$14.40 at Wild RyeBidon Water Bottle$14.40 was $18Shop at Wild Rye
Water Bottle$7.20 at Backcountry.comWater Bottle$7.20 was $12Shop at Backcountry.comMulti-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.
RFID travel wallet / money belt
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Undercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Backcountry.comUndercover RFID Money Belt$35 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
Silk Undercover Money Belt$17.02 at Backcountry.comSilk Undercover Money Belt$17.02 was $30.95, 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
Passport Wallet$94.95 at Peak DesignPassport Wallet$94.95Shop at Peak DesignAirTag / tracker for bags
Packing 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
Large Expanding Packing Cube$30 at Knack BagsLarge Expanding Packing Cube$30Shop at Knack BagsLaundry 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 34°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
Lows around 34°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 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 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
Hand sanitizer
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
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 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$15.95 at Backcountry.comTSA Cable Lock$15.95Shop 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
Hanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comToiletry Bag$50Shop at Backcountry.com
Buddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99 at Backcountry.comBuddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99Shop at Backcountry.comTravel 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
Eagle Creek Exhale Neck Pillow Sea$29 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek Exhale Neck Pillow Sea$29 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
Exhale Neck Pillow$29 at Backcountry.comExhale Neck Pillow$29 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop 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
Don't have one? Check these out.
Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sunglasses case
Don't have one? Check these out.
Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sewing kit / safety pins
Don't have one? Check these out.
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.



