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What to pack forThe Dolomites
in July

54° / 36°F
20 days of rain. Sunset around 9:00pm.
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The essentials

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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
20 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
20 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 Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain Jacket$15 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's MH100 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket$40 at Decathlon America
Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 36°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
Lows around 36°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.comSolazo Down Hooded Jacket - Women's$90 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 Lana Merino Wool Crew Base Layer Top$63.93 at REIArc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Crew Neck Long-Sleeve Base Layer Top$95.73 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)
Lows drop to 36°F on exposed ridges even in July.
Lows drop to 36°F on exposed ridges even in July. Don't have one? Check these out.
Chaos Indiana Wool Beanie$29.73 at REISmartwool Cable Knit Colorblock Pom Beanie$29.73 at REILightweight Merino Wool Beanie$32 at Backcountry.comSimond Adult MT500 Merino Wool Beanie$17 at Decathlon America
Gloves
Altitude and wind chill make fingers numb within hours.
Altitude and wind chill make fingers numb within hours. Don't have one? Check these out.
Forclaz MT100 Fleece Gloves$5 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Adult MT500 Touchscreen Stretch Backpacking Gloves$20 at Decathlon AmericaTeca Fleece Gloves$15 at CotopaxiSimond Adult MT500 Warm Touchscreen Gloves$25 at Decathlon America
Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 10.2 burns exposed skin in under fifteen minutes.
UV index of 10.2 burns exposed skin in under fifteen minutes. Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95 at REIProject Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26 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
Polarized sunglasses
Intense sun bounces off snow patches and rock faces.
Intense sun bounces off snow patches and rock faces. Don't have one? Check these out.
Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIKnockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround 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
Remote terrain means hours from the nearest clinic.
Remote terrain means hours from the nearest clinic. 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 C, F or L
The Dolomites uses Type C, F or L sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
The Dolomites 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
Fifteen-hour days and a single outlet drain devices.
Fifteen-hour days and a single outlet drain devices. Don't have one? Check these out.
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIAnker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 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)
National park lodges have limited storage and strict bag rules.
National park lodges have limited storage and strict bag rules. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at MatadorMatador SEG 45See price at MatadorGo Carry-On 44L Backpack$180 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 at Backcountry.com
Daypack (15–25L)
Daily hikes from base camps need separate daypack storage.
Daily hikes from base camps need separate daypack storage. Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 at Backcountry.comStio Basin Daypack$75.93 at REIArcane Large 20L Daypack$65.97 at Backcountry.com
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 Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIOsprey Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 at Backcountry.comRace Dry Bag - Double Roll$43.99 at Backcountry.com
Merino base layer bottoms
For the mornings and the nights.
For the mornings and the nights. Don't have one? Check these out.
Arc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Base Layer Bottoms$95.73 at REISmartwool Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom - Women's$100 at Backcountry.comSmartwool Men's Intraknit AS Merino Base Layer Bottoms$125 at REItasc Performance Women's Elevation Merino Base Layer Bottoms$44.73 at REI
Neck gaiter / buff
Sudden weather shifts at 2755 meters require layering around your neck.
Sudden weather shifts at 2755 meters require layering around your neck. 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 Heavyweight Neck Warmer$42 at REIBuff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42 at Backcountry.com
Thermal socks
Wet socks on cold feet lead to blisters on long climbs.
Wet socks on cold feet lead to blisters on long climbs. Don't have one? Check these out.
Quechua SH500 Merino Wool Winter Mid Socks$20 at Decathlon AmericaREI Co-op Merino Wool Lightweight Hiking Crew Socks$8.83 at REIWoolrich Men's Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks$12.73 at REICastelli Scorpion Logo 15 Thermal Sock - Women's$28 at Backcountry.com
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
UV hits 10.2 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
UV hits 10.2 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour. Don't have one? Check these out.
La Sportiva Cloud Shadow Sun Hoodie - Women's$66.50 at Backcountry.comTopo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 at Backcountry.comThe North Face Adventure Sun Hoodie - Women's$48.75 at Backcountry.comRoyal Robbins Salathe Sun Long-Sleeve Hoodie - Men's$120 at Backcountry.com
Modest cover layer
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
Wide-brim sun hat
Fifteen hours of daylight at high altitude means sustained exposure.
Fifteen hours of daylight at high altitude means sustained exposure. Don't have one? Check these out.
Pistil Women's Tegan Wide Brim Hat$39.73 at REIBrixton Mitch Packable Sun Hat$48.95 at Backcountry.comEdith Brim Hat$32 at Wild RyeOrilla Sun Hat$35 at Cotopaxi
Electrolyte packets
Thin air and exertion at 2755 meters drain electrolytes fast.
Thin air and exertion at 2755 meters drain electrolytes fast. Don't have one? Check these out.
Drink Mix 160$45 at Backcountry.comMaurten Drink Mix 320 Unflavored, 14 Single Serve Packets$51 at Backcountry.comFastChews with Caffeine - 10 Count Packets$42 at Backcountry.comFastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets - Box of 12 Packets$42 at Backcountry.com
Altitude sickness prep
Above 2,500 m most people feel it. Go slow the first two days.
Above 2,500 m most people feel it. Go slow the first two days.
Reusable water bottle
Tap water is safe but altitude dehydration happens quickly.
Tap water is safe but altitude dehydration happens quickly. Don't have one? Check these out.
Que Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comCollapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comWater Bottle$7.20 at Backcountry.comBidon Water Bottle$14.40 at Wild Rye
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
International border crossings require document verification.
International border crossings require document verification. Don't have one? Check these out.
Undercover RFID Money Belt$35 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek Silk Undercover Money Belt Rose$17.02 at Backcountry.comBison Designs T Lock Money Belt$24 at REIPassport Wallet$94.95 at Peak Design
AirTag / tracker for bags
Mountain trails cross unmarked junctions where packs get lost.
Mountain trails cross unmarked junctions where packs get lost.
Packing cubes
Wet clothes and gear compress poorly without organization.
Wet clothes and gear compress poorly without organization. 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 SamsoniteUltralight Packing Cube$24.95 at Peak Design
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Humidity at 77 percent and sweat mean laundry every third day.
Humidity at 77 percent and sweat mean laundry every third day. 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 36°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
Lows around 36°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
Fourteen-hour days of wind and altitude cause fatigue.
Fourteen-hour days of wind and altitude cause fatigue. 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-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Lavender (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at SonySony WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XM6/G$460 at Sony
Trekking poles
Steep mountain terrain and scree demand foot stability.
Steep mountain terrain and scree demand foot stability. Don't have one? Check these out.
Komperdell Carbon FXP Team Trekking Poles - Pair Pink 135 Cm$148 at REILeki Skysolo FX One Carbon Trekking Poles - Pair White 125 Cm$150 at REILeki Sherpa FX One Carbon Trekking Poles - Pair Black 135 Cm$165 at REIBlack Diamond Distance Carbon Trekking Poles Ultra Blue, 100 cm$117 at Backcountry.com

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Packable down vest
Twenty rain days mean you'll shed layers, then need them back.
Twenty rain days mean you'll shed layers, then need them back.
Waterproof boot spray
Rain hits twenty days this month and soaks into seams.
Rain hits twenty days this month and soaks into seams. Don't have one? Check these out.
Nubuck & Suede Proof Spray-On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comFabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comNikwax Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REINikwax Fabric & Leather Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REI
Lip balm with SPF
Altitude and UV index 10.2 crack lips within two days.
Altitude and UV index 10.2 crack lips within two days. 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
Motion sickness tablets / bands
Single-track mountain roads with switchbacks trigger motion sickness.
Single-track mountain roads with switchbacks trigger motion sickness.
Hand sanitizer
Mountain huts share water sources and close quarters.
Mountain huts share water sources and close quarters. 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 guesthouse outlet means charging everything in sequence.
One guesthouse outlet means charging everything in sequence. Don't have one? Check these out.
USB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignUSB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comAnker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35 at REICable 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
You're crossing into Italy and need papers accessible.
You're crossing into Italy and need papers accessible.
Luggage locks (TSA)
International travel and shared accommodations mean securing your gear.
International travel and shared accommodations mean securing your gear. 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 Creek3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at Samsonite
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Moisture at 77 percent encourages mold in damp toiletries.
Moisture at 77 percent encourages mold in damp toiletries. 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
Thin air disrupts sleep and mountain huts have hard pillows.
Thin air disrupts sleep and mountain huts have hard pillows. 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.comFoam Core Pillow$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 MatadorHuppy Peppermint 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.
Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100 at REIDual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker 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 Hipster Underwear$29.95 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 CreekChrome 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.
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

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