What to pack forThe Alps
in March
32° / 16°F
12 days of rain. Sunset around 7:25pm.
Typical March, from ten years of weather
12 days
of rain
7:25pm
sunset
Type C/J
plugs
0 of 67 packed
Before you go
None of these fit in a bag. Sort them first and the packing gets easy.
Download offline maps
Download the offline map before you lose signal.
Passport valid past your dates
The Alps wants 3 months left on a passport past March. Check the expiry date now.
Copies of your documents
Photograph your passport, cards, and insurance. Email them to yourself. Ten seconds now saves a very bad afternoon.
Highway vignette
Motorways here need a vignette sticker or pass. Buy it before the first toll road, the fines are steep.
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 The Alps, with no SIM counter to find.
The essentials
Tick the box when it is in the bag
Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 16°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
Lows around 16°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
Fuego Hooded Down Jacket - Women's$148 at CotopaxiFuego Hooded Down Jacket - Women's$148 was $295Shop at Cotopaxi
The North Face Men's Quest Synthetic Insulated Jacket$110 at REIThe North Face Men's Quest Synthetic Insulated Jacket$110 was $150Shop at REIMerino 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.
Arc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Crew Neck Long-Sleeve Base Layer Top$95.73 at REIArc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Crew Neck Long-Sleeve Base Layer Top$95.73 was $120Shop at REI
Arc'teryx Women's Lana Merino Wool Crew Base Layer Top$63.93 at REIArc'teryx Women's Lana Merino Wool Crew Base Layer Top$63.93 was $90Shop at REI
Wedze Women’s BL900 Merino Wool Ski Base Layer Top$60 at Decathlon AmericaWedze Women’s BL900 Merino Wool Ski Base Layer Top, women's$60 was $99.99Shop at Decathlon America
Terramar Men's 3.0 Merino Bi-Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$29.73 at REITerramar Men's 3.0 Merino Bi-Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$29.73 was $45Shop at REIWarm hat (beanie)
Lows hit 16°F and wind cuts through exposed skin.
Lows hit 16°F and wind cuts through exposed skin. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Chaos Indiana Wool Beanie$29.73 at REIChaos Indiana Wool Beanie$29.73 was $39.99Shop at REI
Smartwool Cable Knit Colorblock Pom Beanie$29.73 at REISmartwool Cable Knit Colorblock Pom Beanie$29.73 was $40Shop at REI
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
Bare hands freeze within minutes at these temperatures.
Bare hands freeze within minutes at these temperatures. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Teca Fleece Gloves$15 at CotopaxiTeca Fleece Gloves$15 was $30Shop at Cotopaxi
Forclaz Adult MT500 Touchscreen Stretch Backpacking Gloves$20 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Adult MT500 Touchscreen Stretch Backpacking Gloves$20 was $29.99Shop at Decathlon America
Forclaz MT100 Fleece Gloves$5 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz MT100 Fleece Gloves$5 was $7.99Shop at Decathlon America
Simond Adult MT500 Warm Touchscreen Gloves$25 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Adult MT500 Warm Touchscreen Gloves$25 was $34.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaInsulated winter boots
Snow covers the terrain and new boots plus wet feet is how day two goes sideways.
Snow covers the terrain and new boots plus wet feet is how day two goes sideways. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Helly Hansen Women's Beloved 2.0 Insulated Winter Boots$67.73 at REIHelly Hansen Women's Beloved 2.0 Insulated Winter Boots$67.73 was $150Shop at REI
Quechua Women's SH100 Warm Waterproof Mid Snow Boots$25 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's SH100 Warm Waterproof Mid Snow Boots$25 was $49.99Shop at Decathlon America
Quechua Men's NH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Boots$75 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Men's NH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Boots$75 was $109Shop at Decathlon America
Quechua Women's SH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Hiking Boots$95 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's SH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Hiking Boots$95 was $139Shop at Decathlon AmericaSunscreen SPF 50
UV index hits 5.0 and snow reflects it straight back at your skin.
UV index hits 5.0 and snow reflects it straight back at your skin. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26 at REIProject Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26Shop at REI
Badger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95 at REIBadger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95Shop at REI
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray$20.50 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray$20.50Shop at REI
Thinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen$15.95 at REIThinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen$15.95Shop at REIPolarized sunglasses
Glare off snow at 2055 m altitude burns unprotected eyes.
Glare off snow at 2055 m altitude burns unprotected eyes. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Knockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Matte Black/Smoke$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Matte Black/Smoke$38Shop at Backcountry.com
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 was $38Shop at REI
Knockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke$38 at REIKnockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke$38Shop at REI
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38Shop 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
Altitude, cold, and steep terrain combine to make small injuries serious.
Altitude, cold, and steep terrain combine to make small injuries serious. Don't have one? Check these out.
Plug adapter, Type C or J
The Alps uses Type C or J sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
The Alps uses Type C or J sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Global Travel Adapter$39.95 at REIMatador Global Travel Adapter$39.95 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at REI
Global Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 at Eagle CreekGlobal Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Global Travel Adapter Micro$25 at Backcountry.comGlobal Travel Adapter Micro$25 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
Eagle Creek Global Travel Adapter 45W$69 at REIEagle Creek Global Travel Adapter 45W$69 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at REIPower bank 10k–20k mAh
Cold drains batteries and one outlet serves the whole guesthouse.
Cold drains batteries and one outlet serves the whole guesthouse. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80Shop at REI
BioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95Shop at REI
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120Shop at REI
Anker Power Bank (30W, Fusion, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REIAnker Power Bank (30W, Fusion, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40Shop at REICarry-on backpack (35–45L)
Overhead bins fill fast on routes into national parks.
Overhead bins fill fast on routes into national parks. 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 SEG 45See price at MatadorMatador SEG 45See 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)
Day hikes from base camp need a separate bag for layers.
Day hikes from base camp need a separate bag for layers. 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 Botanica$65.97 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Botanica$65.97 was $110Shop at Backcountry.com
Elqui 24L Daypack$70 at CotopaxiElqui 24L Daypack$70 was $100Shop 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.comCarry-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 Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 was $45Shop at REI
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.comWaterproof insulated gloves
Snow melts against regular gloves and wet hands freeze solid.
Snow melts against regular gloves and wet hands freeze solid. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sealskinz Tivetshall Waterproof Insulated Gauntlet Gloves$54.73 at REISealskinz Tivetshall Waterproof Insulated Gauntlet Gloves$54.73 was $100Shop at REI
Boulder Gear Board Insulated Gloves$41.73 at REIBoulder Gear Board Insulated Gloves$41.73 was $55Shop at REI
Sealskinz Men's Kelling Waterproof Insulated Gloves$54.77 at REISealskinz Men's Kelling Waterproof Insulated Gloves$54.77 was $100Shop at REI
Wedze Adult 100 Waterproof Ski Gloves$24.99 at Decathlon AmericaWedze Adult 100 Waterproof Ski Gloves$24.99Shop at Decathlon AmericaMerino 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.
Arc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Base Layer Bottoms$95.73 at REIArc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Base Layer Bottoms$95.73 was $120Shop at REI
Smartwool Men's Intraknit AS Merino Base Layer Bottoms$125 at REISmartwool Men's Intraknit AS Merino Base Layer Bottoms$125Shop at REI
Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Bottoms$70 at REISmartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Bottoms$70Shop at REI
tasc Performance Women's Elevation Merino Base Layer Bottoms$44.73 at REItasc Performance Women's Elevation Merino Base Layer Bottoms$44.73 was $79Shop at REINeck gaiter / buff
Wind at 8 km/h finds every gap around your face.
Wind at 8 km/h finds every gap around your face. 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 Heavyweight Neck Warmer$42 at REIBuff Merino Heavyweight Neck Warmer$42Shop at REI
Buff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42 at Backcountry.comBuff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42Shop at Backcountry.comThermal socks
Wet feet and 16°F lows mean frostbite comes fast.
Wet feet and 16°F lows mean frostbite comes fast. 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
Woolrich Men's Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks$12.73 at REIWoolrich Men's Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks$12.73 was $16Shop at REI
Quechua NH100 Mid Winter Hiking Socks$10 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua NH100 Mid Winter Hiking Socks$10 was $19.99Shop 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.comReusable water bottle
Tap water is safe but carrying your own beats stopping constantly.
Tap water is safe but carrying your own beats stopping constantly. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Collapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comCollapsible Water Bottle$24.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Que Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comQue Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$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.
AirTag / tracker for bags
Border crossings happen here and bags get checked.
Border crossings happen here and bags get checked.
Checked luggage / rolling duffel
Altitude and terrain mean you need more gear than a lowland trip.
Altitude and terrain mean you need more gear than a lowland trip. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Osprey Daylite Wheeled Duffel 85$221 at REIOsprey Daylite Wheeled Duffel 85$221 was $295Shop at REI
Big Agnes Stagecoach Duffel 45 L Rolling Wheeled Luggage$300 at REIBig Agnes Stagecoach Duffel 45 L Rolling Wheeled Luggage$300Shop at REI
Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler XT 90L Wheeled Duffel Bag Midnight$349 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek Cargo Hauler XT 90L Wheeled Duffel Bag Midnight$349 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.com
Eagle Creek No Matter What 90L Duffel Bag Smoke$77.40 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek No Matter What 90L Duffel Bag Smoke$77.40 was $129, 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.comPacking cubes
Twelve rain days compress wet clothes into regular luggage.
Twelve rain days compress wet clothes into regular luggage. 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
Compression Packing Cube$29.95 at Backcountry.comCompression Packing Cube$29.95Shop at Backcountry.comChecked suitcase
Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Twelve rainy days leave clothes damp and detergent handles it.
Twelve rainy days leave clothes damp and detergent handles it. 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
Nathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REINathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24Shop at REI
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 16°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
Lows around 16°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.
JBL Live 770NC Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones$220 at REIJBL Live 770NC Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones$220Shop at REI
Soundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200 at REISoundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200Shop at REI
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 WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Sandstone WH-1000XM6/T$460 at SonySony WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Sandstone WH-1000XM6/T$460Shop at SonyTrekking poles
Single-track roads and snow-covered slopes demand traction and support.
Single-track roads and snow-covered slopes demand traction and support. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Komperdell Carbon FXP Team Trekking Poles - Pair Pink 135 Cm$148 at REIKomperdell Carbon FXP Team Trekking Poles - Pair Pink 135 Cm$148 was $270Shop at REI
Leki Sherpa FX One Carbon Trekking Poles - Pair Black 135 Cm$165 at REILeki Sherpa FX One Carbon Trekking Poles - Pair Black 135 Cm$165 was $220Shop at REI
Leki Skysolo FX One Carbon Trekking Poles - Pair White 125 Cm$150 at REILeki Skysolo FX One Carbon Trekking Poles - Pair White 125 Cm$150 was $200Shop at REI
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Trekking Poles Ultra Blue, 100 cm$117 at Backcountry.comBlack Diamond Distance Carbon Trekking Poles Ultra Blue, 100 cm$117 was $180Shop at Backcountry.comNice to have
You could skip every one of these
Gaiters
Snow creeps into regular boots and soaks socks within hours.
Snow creeps into regular boots and soaks socks within hours. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Trail Gaiters Summit$59.95 at Backcountry.comOutdoor Research Ferrosi Trail Gaiters Summit$59.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Trail High Gaiters$44.95 at Backcountry.comTrail High Gaiters$44.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain Low Gaiters II Pewter$38.50 at Backcountry.comOutdoor Research Rocky Mountain Low Gaiters II Pewter$38.50 was $55Shop at Backcountry.com
Altra Trail Gaiters$25 at REIAltra Trail Gaiters$25Shop at REICap
Eleven hours of daylight means extended exposure to UV 5.0.
Eleven hours of daylight means extended exposure to UV 5.0. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Advocate Trucker Hi Pro Cap$21.60 at Backcountry.comAdvocate Trucker Hi Pro Cap$21.60 was $36Shop at Backcountry.com
Haven Trucker Cap$17.97 at Backcountry.comHaven Trucker Cap$17.97 was $29.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Squatch Trucker Lo Pro Cap$15.73 at Backcountry.comSquatch Trucker Lo Pro Cap$15.73 was $34.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Flatbrim Trucker Cap$17.50 at Backcountry.comFlatbrim Trucker Cap$17.50 was $35Shop at Backcountry.comLip balm with SPF
Thin mountain air and snow reflection damage lips faster than lowland sun.
Thin mountain air and snow reflection damage lips faster than lowland sun. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95Shop at REI
Badger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REIBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95Shop at REI
SPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.comSPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29Shop at Backcountry.comMotion sickness tablets / bands
Single-track mountain roads and 8 km/h wind make nausea common.
Single-track mountain roads and 8 km/h wind make nausea common.
Hand sanitizer
Guesthouses share facilities and 74% humidity spreads germs.
Guesthouses share facilities and 74% humidity spreads germs. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REINoshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13Shop at REI
Noshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9Shop at REI
Dr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50Shop at REIShort cables (USB-C)
Charging cables freeze and snap in your pack at 16°F.
Charging cables freeze and snap in your pack at 16°F. 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
Anker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35 at REIAnker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35Shop at REI
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
International travel requires proof of identity at multiple checkpoints.
International travel requires proof of identity at multiple checkpoints.
Luggage locks (TSA)
Checked luggage crosses borders and locks prevent tampering.
Checked luggage crosses borders and locks prevent tampering. 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
Travel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 at Eagle CreekTravel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Pacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REIPacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95Shop at REI
TSA Cable Lock$17.95 at Backcountry.comTSA Cable Lock$17.95Shop at Backcountry.comCompression sacks
Down jackets compress to nothing and save half your pack space.
Down jackets compress to nothing and save half your pack space. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Compression Stuff Sack$33.71 at Backcountry.comCompression Stuff Sack$33.71 was $44.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Sea To Summit Lightweight 8L Compression Sack Surf$34.95 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Lightweight 8L Compression Sack Surf$34.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil 5L Compression Sack Atoll$34.95 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Ultra-Sil 5L Compression Sack Atoll$34.95Shop at Backcountry.com
REI Co-op Lightweight Compression Stuff Sack$23.95 at REIREI Co-op Lightweight Compression Stuff Sack$23.95Shop at REIToiletry bag (hanging)
Humidity at 74% fogs lenses and dampness spreads in shared bathrooms.
Humidity at 74% fogs lenses and dampness spreads in shared bathrooms. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comToiletry Bag$50Shop at Backcountry.com
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
Pack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle CreekPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekTravel pillow
Guesthouse beds are hard and thin mountain air disrupts sleep.
Guesthouse beds are hard and thin mountain air disrupts sleep. 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
Zempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REIZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40Shop at REI
Sea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95Shop at Backcountry.com
Exhale Neck Pillow$29 at Backcountry.comExhale Neck Pillow$29 15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Backcountry.comHand warmers
Pockets and gloves aren't enough when lows hit 16°F.
Pockets and gloves aren't enough when lows hit 16°F. Don't have one? Check these out.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Smartwool Isto Hand Warmer - Women's$35 at Backcountry.comSmartwool Isto Hand Warmer - Women's$35Shop at Backcountry.com
Zippo HeatBank 9s Rechargeable Hand Warmer and Power Bank$34.93 at REIZippo HeatBank 9s Rechargeable Hand Warmer and Power Bank$34.93 was $50.95Shop at REI
Zippo HeatBank 6+ Pro Hand Warmer and Power Bank$34.93 at REIZippo HeatBank 6+ Pro Hand Warmer and Power Bank$34.93 was $50.95Shop at REI
Yaktrax Geothermal Hand Warmers$11.95 at REIYaktrax Geothermal Hand Warmers$11.95Shop at REIThe basics
You own most of these. We are just making sure they make it in.
Toiletries kit
Travel-size toothpaste + brush
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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.com
Dr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95 at REIDr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95Shop at REIDeodorant
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Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
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Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100 at REIAnker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100Shop at REI
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignDual Slim Charger$64.95Shop at Peak Design
Anker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REIAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25Shop at REIUnderwear
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Smartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35 at REISmartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35Shop at REI
Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34Shop at Backcountry.com
REI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REIREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95Shop at REI
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
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Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21 at REIInjinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21Shop at REI
Balega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 at REIBalega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 was $19Shop at REI
Woolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 was $20Shop at REI
Balega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIBalega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 was $18Shop at REISleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
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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
Chrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125Shop at Backcountry.com
Grocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125Shop at Backcountry.comPen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
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Earbuds
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Shokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REIShokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170Shop at REI
Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REISoundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130Shop at REI
JBL Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110 at REIJBL Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110Shop at REI
Soundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100Shop at REISunglasses case
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Nail clippers
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Sewing kit / safety pins
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