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What to pack forTurkmenistan
in July

95° / 73°F
2 days of rain this month. Sunset around 8:20pm.Typical July, from ten years of weather
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The essentials

Tick the box when it is in the bag

Sun and heat

Sunscreen SPF 50
Don't have one? Check these out.
Badger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen - 2.4 oz. Tin$18.95 at REIShop at REIThinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen$15.95 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$17.50 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick$14.50 at REIShop at REI

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Polarized sunglasses
Don't have one? Check these out.
Smith Cheetah Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$93 was $155 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSmith Era ChromaPop Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$113 was $189 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comRay-Ban Wayfarer Oval Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$171 was $244 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comKnockaround Junipers Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$17.50 was $35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Wide-brim sun hat
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pistil Women's Tegan Wide Brim Hat$39.73 was $68 at REIShop at REIBrixton Mitch Packable Sun Hat Tan, L/XL$48.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDAKINE No Zone Sun Hat Black, L/XL$24 was $40 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comEdith Brim Hat$32 was $40 at Wild RyeShop at Wild Rye
Insulated water bottle
Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight.
Don't have one? Check these out.
BruMate Rise Insulated Water Bottle$40.95 at REIShop at REICamelBak Peak Fitness Chill Insulated Water Bottle$9.73 was $15 at REIShop at REIQuechua MH900 Double-Wall Insulated 500 ml Water Bottle$15 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaCamelBak Fit Cap Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Bottle$20.73 was $30 at REIShop at REI
Electrolyte packets
Don't have one? Check these out.
Maurten Drink Mix 320 Caf 100 Unflavored, Caffeinated, 14 Single Serve Packets$56 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDrink Mix 160$45 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comFastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets - Box of 12 Packets$42 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comFastChews with Caffeine - 10 Count Packets$42 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Water and food

Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickGrayl GeoPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle$99.95 at REIShop at REIHydraPak Breakaway+ Water Filter Bottle$50 at REIShop at REILifeStraw Go Series Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Filter Bottle$59.95 at REIShop at REIKatadyn BeFree AC Water Filter Bottle 0.7$49.95 at REIShop at REI

Power and phone

Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Don't have one? Check these out.
BioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIShop at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIShop at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REIShop at REIAnker Power Bank (30W, Fusion, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REIShop at REI
VPN
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 NordVPNShop at NordVPN
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignPeak Design 65W Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at REIShop at REICharger Evo Lock-On Grips$27.19 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comLizard Skins Charger Evo Lock-On Grips Electric$24.58 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Money and documents

AirTag / tracker for bags
Don't have one? Check these out.
AirTag / tracker for bags - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon
RFID travel wallet / money belt
Don't have one? Check these out.
Soho Wallet - Women's$12.50 was $25 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSilk Undercover Money Belt$17.02 was $30.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comEveryday Slim Wallet$39.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignPassport Wallet$94.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design

What to wear

Lightweight wind jacket
Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Vuelta Performance Windbreaker Jacket - Women's$65 was $130 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiForclaz Men's MT500 Windbreaker Jacket$69.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaHelly Hansen Odin BC Infinity Shell Jacket - Women's$228 was $650 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comHelly Hansen Ridge Infinity Shell Jacket - Men's$293 was $650 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sandals (sport)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Teva Women's Outflow Closed-Toe Water Sandals$74.73 was $100 at REIShop at REIKEEN Women's Bali Strap TG Sandals$69.73 was $110 at REIShop at REIReef Water Vista Higher Sandal - Women's$80 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comReef Water Willow Marina Sandal - Women's$31.47 was $44.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
UV hits 11.8 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Topo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 was $99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSombra Sun Hoodie - Women's$37.50 was $75 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiThe North Face Adventure Sun Hoodie - Women's$48.75 was $65 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSombra Sun Hoodie - Men's$35 was $70 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Linen or lightweight shirts
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 95°F.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Solta Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$59.50 was $85 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiOutdoor Research Astroman Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Men's$60.47 was $110 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCambio Button Up Shirt - Men's$30 was $75 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiSimond Women's Alpinism Seamless Wool Long-Sleeve Shirt$40 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
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SIMOND Women's Travel 500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$49.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaFino Tech Tee - Women's$27.50 was $55 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiKiprun Men's Run 500 Dry Running T-shirt$20 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaSimond Men's MT900 Seamless Merino Wool T-Shirt$45 was $74.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Modest cover layer
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Fuego Down Scarf$32 was $80 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiSeirus Neofleece Combo Scarf$35.95 at REIShop at REIPistil Archer Scarf$29.73 was $40 at REIShop at REIPistil Women's Adison Scarf$29.73 was $48 at REIShop at REI
Neck gaiter / buff
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REI Co-op Merino Wool Neck Gaiter$26.95 at REIShop at REITurtle Fur Micro Fur Fleece Totally Tubular Neck Gaiter$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaSmartwool Thermal Merino Neck Gaiter$25 at REIShop at REI

Bags

Carry-on suitcase (hard shell)
Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Carry On 30L Travel Pack$199 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCoraza Suitcase - Carry On$295 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiVirtuosa Spinner$154 was $220 at SamsoniteShop at SamsoniteFreeform Spinner$154 was $220 at SamsoniteShop at Samsonite
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorMatador SEG 45See price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorGo Carry-On 44L Backpack$180 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 was $265 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Daypack (15–25L)
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Lithium 20L Daypack$135 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comElqui 24L Daypack$100 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiConsuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 was $110 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Packing cubes
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Packing Cube SetSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorMatador Gear Cube Set Juniper$54.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com3 Piece Compression Packing Cubes$50 at SamsoniteShop at SamsoniteUltralight Packing Cube$24.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REIShop at REILaundry Bag - Del Día$20 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Medium$9 at Knack BagsShop at Knack Bags

Bugs and health

Travel first aid kit
Don't have one? Check these out.
HART Outdoor Weekend First-Aid Kit$30.95 at REIShop at REIHART Outdoor Day Hike First-Aid Kit$16.95 at REIShop at REIKikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REIShop at REIHART Outdoor All Seasons Weatherproof First-Aid Kit$37.95 at REIShop at REI
Tick remover
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 REIShop at REI
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics
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Anti-diarrheal + probiotics - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon
Oral rehydration salts
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SaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Coconut Pineapple$19.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Seedless Watermelon$19.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTailwind Nutrition Recovery Drink Mix - 1 Serving Salted Caramel$3.25 at REIShop at REITailwind Nutrition Recovery Drink Mix Salted Caramel-12 Pack Box$39.49 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Working on the road

Noise-cancelling headphones
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Black (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at SonyShop at SonySkullcandy Icon ANC Headphones$74.93 was $99.95 at REIShop at REISkullcandy Sesh ANC Active Headphones$70.93 was $95 at REIShop at REISoundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200 at REIShop at REI

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these

Sun and heat

Lip balm with SPF
Don't have one? Check these out.
Utu SPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REIShop at REI

Power and phone

Language app
A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Language app - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon
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.comShop at Backcountry.comUSB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignAnker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REIShop at REIGarmin USB-C Plug Charging/Data Cable$25 at REIShop at REI

Money and documents

Luggage locks (TSA)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorPacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95 at REIShop at REITSA Cable Lock$17.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsoniteShop at Samsonite
Passport holder
Don't have one? Check these out.
Passport Wallet$94.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignPassport Wallet + Beacon Card Bundle 1$117 was $130 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignZip Passport Wallet$59 at ALPAKAShop at ALPAKASherpani Rio Passport Wallet$45.95 at REIShop at REI

What to wear

Shorts
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Helly Hansen Men's HH Quick-Dry 11" Cargo Shorts$59.73 was $80 at REIShop at REIForclaz Men's Travel 100 Cargo Shorts$35 was $44.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's NH500 Hiking Shorts$15 was $34.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaHelly Hansen Men's Move Quick-Dry 6" Shorts$51.87 was $75 at REIShop at REI

Bags

Toiletry bag (hanging)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBuddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek

Bugs and health

Hand sanitizer
Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REIShop at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REIShop at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REIShop at REI

Sleep

Travel pillow
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickTrtl Travel Neck Pillow$54.99 at TrtlShop at TrtlBlackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REIShop at REIFoam Core Pillow$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

The basics

You own most of these. We are just making sure they make it in.

What to wear

Everyday pants
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickWild Rye Emmett Overalls$123 at Wild RyeShop at Wild RyePatagonia Outdoor Everyday Pant - Men's$75 was $125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comQuechua Men's NH100 Hiking Pants$20 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Men's Travel 100 Cargo Pants$45 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America

The basics

Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
Shokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REIShop at REISoundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIShop at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REIShop at REIShokz OpenFit Air Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$120 at REIShop at REI
Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
Kryptoflex Cable Lock$29.95 at Thousand HelmetsShop at Thousand HelmetsTSA Cable Lock$15.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REIShop at REIPacsafe Prosafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Copy of passport
Pen (customs forms)
Sewing kit / safety pins
Don't have one? Check these out.
Expedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSpeedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REIShop at REI
Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REIShop at REI
Sunglasses case
Don't have one? Check these out.
goodr Best Case Scenario Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REIgoodr We Make a Good Case Sunglass Case$10 at REIShop at REICroakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REIShop at REIChums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 at REIShop at REI
Deodorant
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HiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Lavender And Jasmine$13.95 at REIShop at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant$13.95 at REIShop at REI
Travel-size toothpaste + brush
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorMatador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorPeppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comHuppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Toiletries kit
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pelican DK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Toiletry Kit Daylite Hanging Night Shift$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekToiletry Kit Daylite Hanging$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickSockwell Men's Ranger Merino Socks$25.95 at SockwellShop at SockwellKiprun Run 500 Thin No-Show Socks 2-Pack$9.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaSockwell Women's Undercover Socks$17.95 at SockwellShop at SockwellWomens Twister 3-Pack$98.85 at SockwellShop at Sockwell
Underwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaREI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REIShop at REI
Chargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
LuminAID Trio Lantern + Phone Charger$79.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTrio Lantern + Phone Charger$79.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REIShop at REI
Medications + prescriptions
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Grocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPackable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplShop at rumplBoat And Tote Large Open-Top Tote Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sleepwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pendleton Pajama Set - Women's$74.63 was $99.50 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comScotch Plaid Flannel Pajamas - Men's$89.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comClassic Lounge Shirt - Women's$22.73 was $64.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSundays Lounge Shirt - Men's$27.98 was $69.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

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