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What to pack forWest Virginia
in February

48° / 30°F
16 days of rain. Sunset around 7:00pm.
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The essentials

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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
16 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
16 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 30°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
Lows around 30°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.comRepleto Down Jacket - Women's$74 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 REITerramar Women's 3.0 Merino Flex Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$54.73 at REITerramar 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.
Chaos Indiana Wool Beanie$29.73 at REISmartwool Cable Knit Colorblock Pom Beanie$29.73 at REILightweight Merino Wool Beanie$32 at Backcountry.comPatagonia Beanie Hat$24.87 at REI
Gloves
Don't have one? Check these out.
Teca Fleece Gloves$15 at CotopaxiForclaz Adult MT500 Touchscreen Stretch Backpacking Gloves$20 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz MT100 Fleece Gloves$5 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Adult MT500 Warm Touchscreen Gloves$25 at Decathlon America
Insulated winter boots
Don't have one? Check these out.
Quechua Women's SH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Hiking Boots$95 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Men's NH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Boots$75 at Decathlon AmericaHelly Hansen Women's Beloved 2.0 Insulated Winter Boots$67.73 at REIQuechua Women's SH100 Warm Waterproof Mid Snow Boots$25 at Decathlon America
Polarized sunglasses
Don't have one? Check these out.
Knockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke$38 at REIKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.com
DEET or picaridin repellent
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion$10.95 at REIAdventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 at Backcountry.comBen's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 at Backcountry.comBen's Eco Spray Insect Repellent - 30 Percent DEET$9.50 at REI
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.
HART Outdoor Pocket First-Aid Kit$10.50 at REIKikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REI
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIAnker Power Bank (30W, Fusion, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REI
Headlamp
Dark by 7:00pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Dark by 7:00pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job. Don't have one? Check these out.
Fenix HM50R V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp$59.95 at REIDash 450 Rechargeable HeadLamp$69.95 at Backcountry.comStorm 450 Headlamp$38.47 at Backcountry.comBlack Diamond Astro 300-R Rechargeable Headlamp$44.95 at REI
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.comArcane Large 20L Daypack$65.97 at Backcountry.com
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.comDry Bag - Double Roll v2$46.99 at Backcountry.com
Waterproof insulated gloves
Don't have one? Check these out.
Boulder Gear Board Insulated Gloves$41.73 at REISealskinz Men's Kelling Waterproof Insulated Gloves$54.77 at REISealskinz Tivetshall Waterproof Insulated Gauntlet Gloves$54.73 at REIWedze Adult 100 Waterproof Ski Gloves$24.99 at Decathlon America
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 Thermal Merino Base Layer Bottoms$70 at REISmartwool Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom - Women's$100 at Backcountry.comtasc Performance Men's Elevation Merino Base Layer Bottoms$44.73 at REI
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 Heavyweight Neck Warmer$42 at REIBuff Merino Fleece Buff Solid$42 at Backcountry.com
Thermal socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Quechua SH500 Merino Wool Winter Mid Socks$20 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua SH500 Mid 2-Pair Winter Hiking Warm Socks$15 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
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Permethrin Pump Spray$14.50 at REI
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
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 MatadorNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REIKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack Bags
Packable blanket
Lows around 30°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
Lows around 30°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

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Gaiters
Don't have one? Check these out.
Trail High Gaiters$44.95 at Backcountry.comFerrosi Trail Gaiters$59.95 at Backcountry.comOutdoor Research Rocky Mountain Low Gaiters II Pewter$38.50 at Backcountry.comAltra Trail Gaiters$25 at REI
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
Hand sanitizer
Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REI
Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
Don't have one? Check these out.
heat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIheat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIheat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REI
Short cables (USB-C)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable (4 ft., 140W, Braided)$26 at REIAnker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35 at REIUSB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comCable Kit$19.99 at Peak Design
Compression sacks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Compression Stuff Sack$33.71 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Ultra-Sil 20L Compression Sack Zinnia$49.95 at Backcountry.comLightweight 35L Compression Sack$49.95 at Backcountry.comREI Co-op Lightweight Compression Stuff Sack$23.95 at REI
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Toiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek
Hand warmers
Don't have one? Check these out.
Smartwool Isto Hand Warmer - Women's$35 at Backcountry.comZippo HeatBank 6+ Pro Hand Warmer and Power Bank$34.93 at REIZippo HeatBank 9s Rechargeable Hand Warmer and Power Bank$34.93 at REIYaktrax Geothermal Hand Warmers$11.95 at REI

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.
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 Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REIREI 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 Dry No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIBalega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REI
Sleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Packable Tote Bag - 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.
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 REIShokz OpenFit Air Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$120 at REIJBL Vibe Beam 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$64.95 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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