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What to pack forYemen
in March

81° / 54°F
1 day of rain this month. Sunset around 6:10pm.Typical March, 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 REIBlue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion$14 at REIShop at REISun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick$14.50 at REIShop at REIThinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen$15.95 at REIShop at REI

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Polarized sunglasses
Don't have one? Check these out.
Ray-Ban Wayfarer Oval Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$171 was $244 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSmith Era ChromaPop Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$113 was $189 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCosta Caleta Net 580G Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$174 was $248 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comZeal Bennet Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$59.60 was $149 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.comOrilla Sun Hat$35 was $50 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi

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 REILifeStraw Go Series Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Filter Bottle$59.95 at REIShop at REIHydraPak Breakaway+ Water Filter Bottle$50 at REIShop at REIKatadyn BeFree AC Water Filter Bottle 0.7$49.95 at REIShop at REI

Hiking

Trekking poles
Don't have one? Check these out.
Komperdell Carbon FXP Team Trekking Poles - Pair Pink 135 Cm$148 was $270 at REIShop at REILeki Skysolo FX One Carbon Trekking Poles - Pair White 125 Cm$150 was $200 at REIShop at REILeki Sherpa FX One Carbon Trekking Poles - Pair Black 135 Cm$165 was $220 at REIShop at REIBlack Diamond Distance Carbon Trekking Poles Ultra Blue, 100 cm$117 was $180 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Buy it used: REI Re/Supply sells gear like this for less. See used gear

Power and phone

Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Don't have one? Check these out.
Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIShop at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIShop at REIAnker Power Bank (30W, Fusion, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REIShop at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, 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.
Peak Design 65W Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at REIShop at REIDual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignCharger 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.
Silk Undercover Money Belt$17.02 was $30.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSoho Wallet - Women's$12.50 was $25 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPassport Wallet$94.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak DesignEveryday Billfold Wallet$69.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design

What to wear

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 Women's Adison Scarf$29.73 was $48 at REIShop at REIPistil Archer Scarf$29.73 was $40 at REIShop at REI
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Don't have one? Check these out.
SIMOND Women's Travel 500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$49.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaFino Tech Tee - Men's$27.50 was $55 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiSimond Women's Merino Resist Long-Sleeve T-Shirt$45 was $69.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaSimond Men's MT900 Seamless Merino Wool T-Shirt$45 was $74.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
UV hits 12.4 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$52.50 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
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.comForclaz MT500 Lightweight Packable Hiking Sandals$40 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America

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 CotopaxiFreeform Spinner$154 was $220 at SamsoniteShop at SamsoniteHyperflex ∞ Carry-On Spinner$126 was $180 at SamsoniteShop at Samsonite
Daypack (15–25L)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Elqui 24L Daypack$100 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiConsuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiLithium 20L Daypack$135 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comStio Basin Daypack$75.93 was $109 at REIShop at REI
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
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 SamsoniteCompression Packing Cube$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
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 REIKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Medium$9 at Knack BagsShop at Knack BagsLaundry Bag - Del Día$20 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi

Bugs and health

DEET or picaridin repellent
Don't have one? Check these out.
Ben's Eco Spray Insect Repellent - 30 Percent DEET$9.50 at REIShop at REIAdventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 was $2.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBen's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 was $2.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBen's Insect Repellent - 30 Percent DEET$7.95 at REIShop at REI
Travel first aid kit
Don't have one? Check these out.
HART Outdoor Weekend First-Aid Kit$30.95 at REIShop at REIHART Outdoor All Seasons Weatherproof First-Aid Kit$37.95 at REIShop at REIKikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REIShop at REIHART Outdoor Bleed Control First-Aid Kit$30.95 at REIShop at REI
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.
Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Permethrin Pump Spray$14.50 at REIShop at REI
Oral rehydration salts
Don't have one? Check these out.
SaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Mixed Berry$19.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Coconut Pineapple$19.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTailwind Nutrition Recovery Drink Mix - 1 Serving Salted Caramel$3.25 at REIShop at REIUnsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix$33 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics
Don't have one? Check these out.
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon

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.comSun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REIShop at REIBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 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 REISuperFlex USB-C Cable, Dual Right Angle - 4in$25 at MomentShop at Moment

Money and documents

Luggage locks (TSA)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at MatadorKnack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack BagsShop at Knack BagsTSA 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 DesignStash RFID Passport Wallet$39 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekSherpani Rio Passport Wallet$45.95 at REIShop at REI

What to wear

Shorts
Don't have one? Check these out.
Helly Hansen Men's HH Quick-Dry 11" Cargo Shorts$59.73 was $80 at REIShop at REIForclaz Men's MT500 Hiking Shorts$30 was $44.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaSimond Women's Travel 900 Hiking Shorts$30 was $54.99 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.comPack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comHanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com

Bugs and health

Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
Don't have one? Check these out.
heat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIShop at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIShop at REIheat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIShop at REIheat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REIShop at REI
Hand sanitizer
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Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REIShop at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REIShop at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REIShop at REI
Motion sickness tablets / bands
Don't have one? Check these out.
Motion sickness tablets / bands - Amazon searchSee price at AmazonShop at Amazon

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 RyeAmbato Everyday Pant - Men's$57 was $95 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiQuechua Men's NH100 Hiking Pants$20 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaAmbato Wide Leg Everyday Pant - Women's$38 was $95 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi

The basics

Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
Kryptoflex Cable Lock$29.95 at Thousand HelmetsShop at Thousand Helmets3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at SamsoniteShop at SamsoniteTSA Cable Lock$15.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REIShop at REI
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 REIJBL Tune Flex 2 Bluetooth In-Ear True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds$110 at REIShop at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REIShop at REI
Sunglasses case
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Chums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 at REIShop at REIgoodr 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 REI
Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REIShop at REI
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
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
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
Deodorant
Don't have one? Check these out.
HiBAR Natural Deodorant Lavender And Jasmine$13.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIShop at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REIShop at REIHiBAR Natural Deodorant Bergamot And Cedar$13.95 at REIShop at REI
Medications + prescriptions
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 DesignCharger Evo Single Compound Grips$10.12 was $10.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Underwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Everyday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comEveryday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comREI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REIShop at REISimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
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 SockwellMen's Speedway 3-Pack$98.85 at SockwellShop at Sockwell
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
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.comNomadix Pocket Tote Bag$19.95 at REIShop at REIPackable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek

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