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What to pack forReunion
in August

75° / 73°F
3 days of rain this month. Sunset around 6:00pm.Typical August, from ten years of weather
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The essentials

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Hiking

Trekking poles
Don't have one? Check these out.
Leki Sherpa FX One Carbon Trekking Poles - Pair Black 135 Cm$165 was $220 at REIShop at REIKomperdell Carbon FXP Team Trekking Poles - Pair Pink 135 Cm$148 was $270 at REIShop at REILeki Skysolo FX One Carbon Trekking Poles - Pair White 125 Cm$150 was $200 at REIShop at REIBlack Diamond Distance Carbon Trekking Poles Ultra Blue, 100 cm$117 was $180 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Only need it once? Rent it.

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 Weekend First-Aid Kit$30.95 at REIShop at REIKikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REIShop at REIHART Outdoor Bleed Control First-Aid Kit$30.95 at REIShop at REI

REI members usually get 10% back on full-price gear. Membership is $30, once. How it works

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 REIAdventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 was $2.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBen's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 was $2.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBen's Insect Repellent Wipes - 30 Percent DEET$7.95 at REIShop at REI
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

What to wear

Swimwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Chubbies Lined Classic Swim Trunks$43.93 was $59.50 at REIShop at REIFree Fly Men's Palmera Swim Trunks$49.73 was $74 at REIShop at REITofino Swim Top - Women's$47.57 was $67.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comHelly Hansen Men's Calshot Swim Trunks$41.87 was $60 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 AmericaFino Tech Tee - Women's$27.50 was $55 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiFino Tech Tee - Men's$27.50 was $55 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiSimond Women's MT500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$35 was $54.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
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 Ridge Infinity Shell Jacket - Men's$293 was $650 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comHelly Hansen Odin BC Infinity Shell Jacket - Women's$228 was $650 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
UV hits 7.9 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$52.50 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.
BioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIShop at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIShop at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REIShop at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIShop at REI
Plug adapter, Type E
Reunion uses Type E sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickGlobal Travel AdapterSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorMatador Global Travel Adapter Forget-Me-Not$38.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comGlobal Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekGlobal Travel Adapter Micro$25 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
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 REILizard Skins Charger Evo Lock-On Grips Electric$24.58 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCharger Evo Lock-On Grips$27.19 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Money and documents

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.comPassport Wallet$94.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignEveryday Slim Wallet$39.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design
AirTag / tracker for bags
Don't have one? Check these out.
AirTag / tracker for bags - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon

Sun and heat

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 REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$17.50 at REIShop at REIThinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen$15.95 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick$14.50 at REIShop at REI
Polarized sunglasses
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Ray-Ban Wayfarer Oval Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$171 was $244 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSmith Cheetah Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$93 was $155 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSmith Era ChromaPop Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$113 was $189 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comKnockaround Junipers Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$17.50 was $35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Wide-brim sun hat
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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.comEdith Brim Hat$32 was $40 at Wild RyeShop at Wild RyeCTR Women's Summit Crushable Wide Brim Hat$30.73 was $43.99 at REIShop at REI

Bags

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 SamsoniteHyperflex ∞ Carry-On Spinner$126 was $180 at SamsoniteShop at Samsonite
Daypack (15–25L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Elqui 24L Daypack$100 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiLithium 20L Daypack$135 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comConsuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiStio Basin Daypack$75.93 was $109 at REIShop at REI
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 SEG 45See price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorGo Carry-On 44L Backpack$180 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 was $265 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
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.comOsprey Packs Wildwater 15L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$24.75 was $45 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comVapor 16 Dry Bag$17.49 was $24.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 35$48.73 was $65 at REIShop at REI
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
Waterproof phone pouch
Don't have one? Check these out.
Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Phone Pouch$34.95 at REIShop at REIEveryday Case for iPhone 11 Pro$26.96 was $29.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignChrome Large Phone Pouch$25 at REIShop at REIEveryday Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max$26.96 was $29.95 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 REIKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Medium$9 at Knack BagsShop at Knack BagsLaundry Bag - Del Día$20 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi

Working on the road

Noise-cancelling headphones
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Black (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at SonyShop at SonySkullcandy Sesh ANC Active Headphones$70.93 was $95 at REIShop at REISkullcandy Icon ANC Headphones$74.93 was $99.95 at REIShop at REIJBL Live 780NC Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones$250 at REIShop at REI

Water and food

Reusable water bottle
Don't have one? Check these out.
Birthday Bidon Water Bottle$20 at Wild RyeShop at Wild RyeQue Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCollapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comWater Bottle$7.20 was $12 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these

Bugs and health

Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
Don't have one? Check these out.
heat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIShop at REIheat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIShop at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIShop at REIheat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REIShop at REI
Motion sickness tablets / bands
Don't have one? Check these out.
Motion sickness tablets / bands - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon
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

What to wear

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 NH500 Hiking Shorts$15 was $34.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Men's MT500 Hiking Shorts$30 was $44.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaHelly Hansen Men's Move Quick-Dry 6" Shorts$51.87 was $75 at REIShop at REI

Power and phone

Language app
A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Language app - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon
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 CableSee price at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignUSB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comGarmin USB-C Plug Charging/Data Cable$25 at REIShop at REI

Money and documents

Passport holder
Don't have one? Check these out.
Passport Wallet + Beacon Card Bundle 1$117 was $130 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignPassport Wallet$94.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignStash RFID Passport Wallet$39 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekZip Passport Wallet$59 at ALPAKAShop at ALPAKA
Luggage locks (TSA)
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Matador BetaLockSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorKnack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack BagsShop at Knack BagsPacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REIShop at REITSA Cable Lock$15.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

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.comBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REIShop at REI

Bags

Toiletry bag (hanging)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 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 Creek

Sleep

Travel pillow
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickTrtl Travel Neck Pillow$54.99 at TrtlShop at TrtlBlackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REIShop at REIFoam Core Pillow$29.95 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 RyeForclaz Men's Travel 100 Cargo Pants$45 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaAmbato Everyday Pant - Men's$57 was $95 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiPatagonia Outdoor Everyday Pant - Men's$75 was $125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

The basics

Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
Shokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REIShop at REISoundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIShop at REIJBL Vibe Beam 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$64.95 at REIShop at REIJBL Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110 at REIShop at REI
Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
Kryptoflex Cable Lock$29.95 at Thousand HelmetsShop at Thousand HelmetsProsafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTSA Cable Lock$17.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPacsafe Prosafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Copy of passport
Pen (customs forms)
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
Nail clippers
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So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REIShop at REI
Sunglasses case
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Chums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 at REIShop at REIgoodr We Make a Good Case Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REIgoodr Best Case Scenario Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REICroakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REIShop at REI
Reusable shopping bag
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Chrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBoat And Tote Large Open-Top Tote Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPackable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplShop at rumpl
Sleepwear
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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
Deodorant
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HiBAR Natural Deodorant Lavender And Jasmine$13.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Bergamot And Cedar$13.95 at REIShop at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIShop at REI
Travel-size toothpaste + brush
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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.comHuppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
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.comToiletry Kit Daylite Hanging$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickSockwell Men's Ranger Merino Socks$25.95 at SockwellShop at SockwellKiprun Run 500 Thin No-Show Socks 2-Pack$9.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaSockwell Women's Undercover Socks$17.95 at SockwellShop at SockwellWomens Elevation 3-Pack$98.85 at SockwellShop at Sockwell
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.comSimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaREI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REIShop at REI
Chargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Trio Lantern + Phone Charger$79.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSolar String Color + Phone Charger$68.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignCharger Evo Single Compound Grips$10.12 was $10.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Medications + prescriptions

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