What to pack for Texas in January

Lows around 36°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.

Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.

The layer you'll wear more than any other.

Lows drop to 36°F. A beanie stops heat loss from your head.

Wind gusts to 24 km/h and temperatures fall below freezing at night.

UV index hits 4.5 even in winter. Glare off water demands polarized lenses.

Humidity at 57% keeps insects active. January doesn't kill them in Texas.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Rural terrain and cold weather mean distance from medical help.

Short daylight at 10.3 hours limits charging time. A power bank extends it.

Dark by 6:55pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.

Carry it on and skip the checked-bag line on domestic flights.

Rural walks and day trips need a pack that holds layers and water.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.

For the mornings and the nights.

Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.

Cold air at 36°F moves across your face during the 10.3 hours of daylight.

Frozen ground and low temperatures mean wet feet will chill fast.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Tap water stays drinkable. A bottle beats single-use plastic over weeks.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Rural terrain makes getting lost possible. A tracker on your bag helps.

Organize by day and type so you find things in small guesthouse rooms.

Four rain days in January means laundry dries slow. Detergent sheets save space.

Lows around 36°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.

January highs reach only 57°F. Layer with a down vest under your jacket.

10.3 hours of daylight with moderate UV means sun exposure during your time outside.

Tap water is safe here. Hand sanitizer handles surfaces and shared items.

Insect bites and sunburn both happen. One product handles both problems.

One outlet at the guesthouse. Short cables let you charge three devices.

Domestic travel still needs locks. TSA locks let inspectors open your bag.

One bathroom shared by guests. A hanging bag keeps your items organized.