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Packing for Switzerland in July

Hello. I have seen your travel tips on packing thank you. I was wondering if there is anything specific about what to pack for in July on your 12 day Switzerland trip. Thank you

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It really does depend on where you are going on the trip. can you give us more details on your itinerary?

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Good walking shoes - personally I take two pairs to alternate.

A windbreaker/ rain jacket
A fleece jacket that can be layered under windbreaker or worn alone.

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I was there late July last year; up in the mountains you'll probably want a sweatshirt and long pants some of the time, and maybe a raincoat available. It can get cool at night, and definitely a chance of rain. (It poured the day we drove from Grindelwald to Lucerne.)

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The biggest key for clothing, even in July, is layers. It can get quite hot during a sunny high alpine day and when you’re hiking or down at low altitude in a city or lake you can easily be in t-shirt & shorts, but at night it can get chilly. This is my basic packing list….

FOR THE AIRPLANE
_Air Tags (for each piece of luggage & backpack)
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Jet Lag Relief (homeopathic remedy from amazon)
_Cross Body bag (for passport, credit cards & phone)
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Compression Socks
_Neck Pillow / Eye Mask
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Electrolyte powder to add to water for hydration

CLOTHING/SHOES
_Hiking Leggings/Pants
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Shorts
_T-shirts
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Sweatshirts
_Very light puffer vest (this is a personal preference to layer on top of a sweatshirt for a chilly evening walk)
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Rain jacket
_Swimsuit
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PJs
_Socks
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Hiking Trail Runners (We use Altras)
_Sandals (as comfortable shoes for after long walking days)
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Hat (helpful for the high altitude sun)
__Packing Cubes

TOILETRIES
_Sunscreen (I actually really like the brand the Coop sells, so now I just buy there)
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Lip balm with spf
_Hair Ties
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Hiking pee cones + wipes for women
https://www.amazon.com/Urination-Disposable-SaniGirl-Sanitary-Accessory/dp/B07JGB9N83/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=33V9WTKR0UAQJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cbABFST8f5l4CLTGHQWBn1MWUwdT0arKEH_wmySahMRtvcG4ghtgrzwnfQKV7ZoCThck5kFxP9RN3e4ki1TX2IIAK2Imxzi4QB_Nn_pcaVz4JT0eHJm0vTHafkIxVR2CJ1Gxh7iex3fGpOPXfQQaAHESXV3LQeUgCv21ssyrbVdyCcmo7MHn7ZY-Eu48KTYgpHUUM71lloigElpjwwB6lli4QDbyADcZ3O1E_sWJHi-dFzyjjt90t5khMnIvhZ2o_jVQmV7OJppXSBRF0y0Bd1yEzKfuIKwBcsaGBErnv3A.UZu_lbulHb-B4xa0JeNhISZ9HkPvj93ggKE6-7qE9UM&dib_tag=se&keywords=she%2Bwee%2Bfor%2Bwomen%2Btravel&qid=1775199996&sprefix=she%2Bwee%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&smid=API4TTN99OXFR&th=1
_Deodorant
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Toothbrush + Paste
_Hairbrush
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Shampoo
_Razor
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Supplements & Medications
In Switzerland everything has to be bought at a pharmacy. They don’t sell anything like advil, cold medicine, triple antibiotic ointment, itch relief, antacids, etc. at the grocery stores, so I bring a small miscellaneous bag to avoid having to go to a bigger city for things we’re used to grabbing at the grocery store in the US because the smaller mountain villages don’t have a pharmacy.

MISC
Small portable bed side fan
https://www.amazon.com/Gaiatop-Portable-Airflow-Personal-Cooling/dp/B0BWDBMQ1X/ref=sr
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HFJv2ZRnoU28mChLsKM2WhApCNWDxshswywwMOfagAgeBb83ILhZk28yPJ2bK7GyTgZjbBr4qnlhPCC1mJg2ZMmk1mnYh0CXJ8w.l2eypip5ELIg59WMF0HodKZrXpooyjIB1y5yYHEX9bY&dibtag=se&keywords=portable%2Busb%2Bfan&qid=1775199679&sr=8-9&th=1
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Sleeping Eye Mask
_Ear Plugs
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Swiss outlet converters
https://www.amazon.com/Switzerland-Adapter-TESSAN-Charging-Liechtenstein/dp/B0BD6KNFXM/?tag=466453-switzerland-20&th=1
_Electronics chargers
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Portable charger for on the go
_Passport & Drivers License
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Credit Card & Debit Card
_Day Pack (I like my lightweight foldable Cotopaxi that folds down very small into my luggage)
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Hiking Poles
_Sunglasses
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Kindle
__Card game for trains, evenings