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What to pack forWisconsin
in March

43° / 27°F
11 days of rain. Sunset around 7:00pm.
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The essentials

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Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 27°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
Lows around 27°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 REIREI Co-op Women's Merino 185 Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$84.95 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.comKnit Cuff Beanie$21 at Cotopaxi
Gloves
Don't have one? Check these out.
Teca Fleece Gloves$12 at CotopaxiForclaz MT100 Fleece Gloves$5 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Adult MT500 Touchscreen Stretch Backpacking Gloves$20 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 SH100 Warm Waterproof Mid Snow Boots$25 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 SH500 Warm Waterproof Snow Hiking Boots$95 at Decathlon America
Polarized sunglasses
Don't have one? Check these out.
Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIPremiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Matte Black/Smoke$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 Insect Repellent Wipes - 30 Percent DEET$7.95 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 REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 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)
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 Botanica$65.97 at Backcountry.comArcane Large 20L Daypack$65.97 at Backcountry.comElqui 24L Daypack$70 at Cotopaxi
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
Waterproof insulated gloves
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sealskinz Men's Kelling Waterproof Insulated Gloves$54.77 at REIBoulder Gear Board Insulated Gloves$41.73 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 All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom - Women's$100 at Backcountry.comSmartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Bottoms$70 at REItasc 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 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 AmericaWoolrich Men's Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks$12.73 at REIREI Co-op Merino Wool Lightweight Hiking Crew Socks$8.83 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
AirTag / tracker for bags
Checked luggage / rolling duffel
Don't have one? Check these out.
Osprey Daylite Wheeled Duffel 85$221 at REIBig Agnes Stagecoach Duffel 45 L Rolling Wheeled Luggage$300 at REIEagle Creek Cargo Hauler XT 90L Wheeled Duffel Bag Midnight$349 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek No Matter What 90L Duffel Bag Smoke$77.40 at Backcountry.com
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 SamsoniteThule Compression Packing Cube Gentle$23.95 at Backcountry.com
Checked suitcase
Don't have one? Check these out.
Coraza Suitcase - Medium Checked$345 at Cotopaxi
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 27°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
Lows around 27°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.
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Trail Gaiters Summit$59.95 at Backcountry.comTrail High Gaiters$44.95 at Backcountry.comOutdoor Research Rocky Mountain Low Gaiters II Pewter$38.50 at Backcountry.comAltra Trail Gaiters$25 at REI
Cap
Don't have one? Check these out.
Squatch Trucker Lo Pro Cap$15.73 at Backcountry.comHaven Trucker Cap$17.97 at Backcountry.comKiprun V2 Breathable Running Cap$10 at Decathlon AmericaFlatbrim Trucker Cap$17.50 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
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 pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIheat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 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.comAnker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35 at REIUSB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignCable Kit$19.99 at Peak Design
Luggage locks (TSA)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorTravel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 at Eagle Creek3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsoniteKnack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack Bags
Compression sacks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Compression Stuff Sack$33.71 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Lightweight 8L Compression Sack Surf$34.95 at Backcountry.comSea To Summit Lightweight 8L Compression Sack Spicy$34.95 at Backcountry.comREI Co-op Lightweight Compression Stuff Sack$23.95 at REI
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Hanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comToiletry Bag$50 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$1.75 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.
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.comEveryday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comREI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REIREI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 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 Hidden Dry 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 rumplGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.comChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$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.
Expedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.comSpeedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REI

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