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What to pack forThe Cotswolds
in December

46° / 37°F
14 days of rain. Sunset around 4:55pm.
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The essentials

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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
14 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
14 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker. Don't have one? Check these out.
Fineline Stretch Rain Shell - Women's$123 at Backcountry.comStorm Splitter Rain Shell$135 at Howler BrothersQuechua Women's MH100 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket$40 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain Jacket$15 at Decathlon America
Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 37°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
Lows around 37°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up. Don't have one? Check these out.
Insulated Puffy Parka Jacket - Women's$152 at Backcountry.comHybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket - Men's$196 at Backcountry.comFuego Hooded Down Jacket - Women's$148 at CotopaxiThe North Face Men's Quest Synthetic Insulated Jacket$110 at REI
Merino 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.
Arc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Crew Neck Long-Sleeve Base Layer Top$95.73 at REIArc'teryx Women's Lana Merino Wool Crew Base Layer Top$63.93 at REIWedze Women’s BL900 Merino Wool Ski Base Layer Top$60 at Decathlon AmericaTerramar Men's 3.0 Merino Bi-Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$29.73 at REI
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.
Tista Grid Full-Zip Hood Midlayer Top - Women's$41.96 at Backcountry.com
Warm hat (beanie)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Smartwool Cable Knit Colorblock Pom Beanie$29.73 at REIChaos Indiana Wool Beanie$29.73 at REILightweight Merino Wool Beanie$32 at Backcountry.comWedze Rider 500 Reversible Knit Beanie$12 at Decathlon America
Gloves
Don't have one? Check these out.
Simond Adult MT500 Warm Touchscreen Gloves$25 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz MT100 Fleece Gloves$5 at Decathlon AmericaTeca Fleece Gloves$15 at CotopaxiForclaz Adult MT500 Touchscreen Stretch Backpacking Gloves$20 at Decathlon America
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
Don't have one? Check these out.
Kikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REIHART Outdoor Pocket First-Aid Kit$10.50 at REI
Plug adapter, Type G
The Cotswolds uses Type G sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
The Cotswolds uses Type G 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 Eagle CreekEagle Creek Global Travel Adapter 45W$69 at REI
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Don't have one? Check these out.
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REI
Headlamp
Dark by 4:55pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Dark by 4:55pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job. Don't have one? Check these out.
Dash 450 Rechargeable HeadLamp$69.95 at Backcountry.comFenix HM50R V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp$59.95 at REIStorm 450 Headlamp$38.47 at Backcountry.comCoast RL10R Rechargeable Headlamp$29.95 at REI
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
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)
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.comStio Basin Daypack$75.93 at REI
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 REIRace Dry Bag - Double Roll$43.99 at Backcountry.com
Neck gaiter / buff
Don't have one? Check these out.
Simond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 at Decathlon AmericaBuff x National Parks Coolnet UV Neck Gaiter Great Smoky$24.95 at Backcountry.comBuff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42 at Backcountry.comBuff Merino Heavyweight Neck Warmer$42 at REI
Thermal socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Quechua SH500 Merino Wool Winter Mid Socks$20 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua NH100 Mid Winter Hiking Socks$10 at Decathlon AmericaWoolrich Men's Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks$12.73 at REICastelli Scorpion Logo 15 Thermal Sock - Women's$28 at Backcountry.com
Reusable water bottle
Don't have one? Check these out.
Collapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comQue Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$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
AirTag / tracker for bags
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 SamsoniteLarge Expanding Packing Cube$30 at Knack Bags
Laundry bag / travel detergent
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
Packable blanket
Lows around 37°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
Lows around 37°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset. Don't have one? Check these out.
Flame Puffy Blanket - Hot$102 at rumplPendleton Yakima Camp Blanket Green Heather, Twin$199 at Backcountry.comPuffy Kachula Adventure Blanket$59.50 at Backcountry.comTeca Camp Blanket$90 at Cotopaxi
Noise-cancelling headphones
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 WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Sandstone WH-1000XM6/T$460 at SonySony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Lavender (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at Sony

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Waterproof boot spray
Don't have one? Check these out.
Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REIFabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comNikwax Fabric & Leather Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REINubuck & Suede Proof Spray-On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.com
Lip balm with SPF
Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REISPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.com
Hand sanitizer
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)
Don't have one? Check these out.
USB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comUSB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignAnker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35 at REICable Kit$19.99 at Peak Design
Passport holder
Luggage locks (TSA)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorTSA Cable Lock$15.95 at Backcountry.comTravel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 at Eagle CreekKnack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack Bags
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Don't have one? Check these out.
DK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$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 REIFoam Core Pillow$34.95 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Foam Core Pillow Starfish, Large$34.95 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.comSmartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35 at REISimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon AmericaREI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REI
Socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21 at REIBalega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 at REIBalega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REI
Sleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Packable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle CreekPackable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.com
Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REI3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at Samsonite
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 REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REIShokz OpenFit Air Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$120 at REI
Sunglasses case
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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.
Expedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.comSpeedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REI

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