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What to pack forSicily
in October

72° / 54°F
9 days of rain. Sunset around 6:25pm.
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The essentials

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Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 5.6 burns exposed skin in under 15 minutes.
UV index of 5.6 burns exposed skin in under 15 minutes. Don't have one? Check these out.
Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26 at REIBadger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick$14.50 at REIBadger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen - 2.4 oz. Tin$18.95 at REI
Reef-safe sunscreen
Some islands fine you for the regular stuff.
Some islands fine you for the regular stuff. Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40$18.95 at REIBadger Daily SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen$24.95 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray$13.93 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick$14.50 at REI
Polarized sunglasses
Water and sand reflect intense light across the island.
Water and sand reflect intense light across the island. Don't have one? Check these out.
Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIKnockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke$38 at REIKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.com
Tick 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.
the TICK PATROL Tick Remover Tool$6.50 at REI
Travel first aid kit
Nine rain days in October bring cuts and scrapes from wet terrain.
Nine rain days in October bring cuts and scrapes from wet terrain. Don't have one? Check these out.
HART Outdoor Pocket First-Aid Kit$10.50 at REIKikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REI
Plug adapter, Type C, F or L
Sicily uses Type C, F or L sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
Sicily uses Type C, F or L sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Global Travel Adapter$39.95 at REIGlobal Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 at Eagle CreekGlobal Travel Adapter Micro$25 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek Global Travel Adapter 45W$69 at REI
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Daylight ends by 5 p.m., leaving evenings long without outlets.
Daylight ends by 5 p.m., leaving evenings long without outlets. Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REI
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Overhead bins on regional flights are tight; checked bags add time.
Overhead bins on regional flights are tight; checked bags add time. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at MatadorMatador SEG 45See price at MatadorPacsafe Go Carry-On 44L Backpack Jet$180 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 at Backcountry.com
Daypack (15–25L)
Day trips by ferry to smaller islands need a separate small pack.
Day trips by ferry to smaller islands need a separate small pack. Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 at Backcountry.comIsabella 3.0 20L Daypack - Women's$66.75 at Backcountry.comElqui 24L Daypack$70 at Cotopaxi
Carry-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.
Coraza Suitcase - Carry On$295 at Cotopaxi
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.
Tuff Sack 5-55L Dry Bag$79.95 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIDry Bag - Double Roll v2$46.99 at Backcountry.com
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Humidity at 75 percent means sweat clings to skin all day.
Humidity at 75 percent means sweat clings to skin all day. Don't have one? Check these out.
Simond Women’s MT500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$35 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Men's Merino Resist Long-Sleeve T-Shirt$45 at Decathlon America
Modest 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
Tap water is safe, but carrying water saves euros spent on bottles.
Tap water is safe, but carrying water saves euros spent on bottles. Don't have one? Check these out.
Que Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comCollapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comBidon Water Bottle$14.40 at Wild RyeWater Bottle$7.20 at Backcountry.com
Multi-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.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REI
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.
NordVPNSee price at NordVPN
RFID travel wallet / money belt
Island ferries and crowded markets attract pickpockets year-round.
Island ferries and crowded markets attract pickpockets year-round. Don't have one? Check these out.
Undercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Eagle CreekSilk Undercover Money Belt$17.02 at Backcountry.comBison Designs T Lock Money Belt$24 at REIPassport Wallet$94.95 at Peak Design
AirTag / tracker for bags
Ferries between islands mean bags move through multiple hands daily.
Ferries between islands mean bags move through multiple hands daily.
Packing cubes
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Packing Cube SetSee price at MatadorMatador Gear Cube Set$58.99 at Backcountry.com3 Piece Compression Packing Cubes$50 at SamsoniteThule Compression Packing Cube Gentle$23.95 at Backcountry.com
Waterproof phone pouch
Salt water and rain splash up during boat rides and beach time.
Salt water and rain splash up during boat rides and beach time. Don't have one? Check these out.
Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Phone Pouch$34.95 at REI
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Nine rain days mean clothes stay damp; washing every three days helps.
Nine rain days mean clothes stay damp; washing every three days helps. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at MatadorKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack BagsNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REI
Noise-cancelling headphones
Ferries run all day with engines loud enough to disrupt rest.
Ferries run all day with engines loud enough to disrupt rest. Don't have one? Check these out.
JBL Live 770NC Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones$220 at REISoundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200 at REISony 1000X THE COLLEXION Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XX/W$650 at SonySony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Black (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at Sony
Snorkel set
Coastal water at 22 degrees Celsius stays warm enough for snorkeling in October.
Coastal water at 22 degrees Celsius stays warm enough for snorkeling in October.
Waterproof dry bag 10–20L
Rain on nine days soaks day packs without waterproof shells inside.
Rain on nine days soaks day packs without waterproof shells inside. Don't have one? Check these out.
Herschel Supply Dry Bag Backpack 32L Vermillion$130 at Backcountry.comVapor 16 Dry Bag$17.49 at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIOsprey Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 at Backcountry.com

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Sarong / light cover-up
Doubles as a towel, a scarf, and a cover-up where one's expected.
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 at REITerry Cover Up Dress - Girls'$41.62 at Backcountry.comO'Neill Women's Belizin Long-Sleeve Cover-Up Tunic$39.93 at REIRoxy Women's Golden Glow Cover-Up Dress$24.93 at REI
Cap
Eleven hours of daylight means hours without shade on coastal walks.
Eleven hours of daylight means hours without shade on coastal walks. Don't have one? Check these out.
Flatbrim Trucker Cap$17.50 at Backcountry.comTrucker Cap$14 at Backcountry.comHaven Trucker Cap$17.97 at Backcountry.comAdvocate Trucker Lo Pro Cap$20.97 at Backcountry.com
Hand sanitizer
Coastal humidity and salt water breed bacteria on hands before meals.
Coastal humidity and salt water breed bacteria on hands before meals. Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REI
Short cables (USB-C)
One outlet per room means charging devices in sequence, not parallel.
One outlet per room means charging devices in sequence, not parallel. Don't have one? Check these out.
USB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comAnker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REIUSB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignCable Kit$19.99 at Peak Design
Language 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
International travel requires documents that survive salt spray and humidity.
International travel requires documents that survive salt spray and humidity.
Luggage locks (TSA)
Hostels and budget lodging share rooms with strangers on the route.
Hostels and budget lodging share rooms with strangers on the route. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorTravel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 at Eagle Creek3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsoniteKnack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack Bags
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Hanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comToiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek
Travel pillow
Don't have one? Check these out.
Blackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REIEagle Creek Exhale Neck Pillow Sea$29 at Backcountry.comExhale Neck Pillow$29 at Backcountry.com

The 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.
Our pickMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price at MatadorMatador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price at MatadorPeppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comDr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95 at REI
Deodorant
Don't have one? Check these out.
HiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REI
Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100 at REIAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REI
Underwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Everyday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REISimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon America
Socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21 at REIBalega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REIBalega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 at REI
Sleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Packable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplPackable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle CreekGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.com
Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsonitePacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REI
Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
Shokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REISoundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIJBL Vibe Beam 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$64.95 at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REI
Sunglasses case
Don't have one? Check these out.
Chums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 at REICroakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REI
Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REI
Sewing kit / safety pins
Don't have one? Check these out.
Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REIExpedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.com

Take this list with you

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