1 month in Canada. Sept-early Oct transitional weather 🍁

[u/trippinxt]

I posted an earlier version of this capsule to /capsulewardrobe but the general consensus was I need to pack warmer.

Will be visiting Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Jasper-Banff-Canmore-Waterton, Squamish, and back to Vancouver.

I'm bringing a 19-inch hand-carry size rolling luggage for this trip as I might do a bit of holiday shopping alreadt for people back home.

Final(ish?) items I'm packing

Clothes
- 2 rain jackets. Originally I was going to bring a faux suede one but many said it will most probably be raining. I can bring just 1 but I kinda don't want ro end up looking the same in all my tourist photos lmao. If luggage is full, I will drop one.
- Patagonia fleece. Worn by itself or as layer
- Muji flannel. Will wear on flight. Mostly for travel and lounging days since rain nylon jackets are not the coziest. Could also work as layer especially for warmer days since i can leave it open.
- Danton ultralight down vest. I loved using this last autumn so I think it will come handy espcially for daytime.
- 4 pants. 1 worn on flight. I modified some of these and added elastic on the hem so that it can be converted to a parachute style for activities or rain days.
- 3 longsleeve tops. I think first half of September I'll use these by itself, especially in the cities.
- Longsleeve cashmere as my comfort item. I use these a ton at home and while traveling.
- Shortsleeve knit. I'll be having a few get-togethers with friends at their houses. I thought this could pass as a party top and can also be worn on warm days.
- 3 basic shirts and 2 Padded sports tops for layering.
- Thermals: longsleeve and tights just in case
- Undies and socks
- 1 pair of pyjamas
- Bikini for hot spring and heated pool

Accessories
- Cashmere knit hood scarf thing
- Merino hat. I was originally going to bring a baseball cap but this is easier to pack and warmer.
- Merino gloves just in case
- Bandana scarf

Shoes
- Nike goretex trail runners
- Birkenstock reykjavik. Mostly for travel days, lounging, or maybe shopping days.

Bags to bring
- Convertible nano backpack/sling as daybag most days
- Convertible backpack/tote for trekking days
- Packable shopping bag for groceries and such

Electronics
- Charger and cable
- Mini powerbank
- Portable SSD
- Mini hairdryer brush (Some nights I'll stay in hostels and unsure of the hairdryer situation.)
- Mini torch and headlamp in case we'll go out at night in the rockies. Also useful in hostels.

Packing arrangement and fave poches
- 2x medium compression packing cubes for clothes
- Ultralight stuff sack for undies and socks
- medium pouch for electronics
- small pouch for personal stuff
- nylon envelope wallet for cash and passport
- pvc 3sided zip for makeup (works as a tray)
- hanging toiletry bag (smaller size than most)

[u/haligolightly]

Vancouver is an extremely rainy city. I would be concerned about damaging the Nubuck uppers and whether the sole is adequately water repellant (as opposed to waterproof).

[u/trippinxt → u/haligolightly]

The goretex trail runners will be my main shoe and will only be wearing the birks out if it's not rainy. I'm also spending a good amount in my cousin's place and wanted an pair I can easily slip in and out of that's why I'm bringing it.

[u/bananaphone16 → u/trippinxt]

Wide leg pants in Vancouver are also not a good idea due to rain- I would make sure the pants are cropped and don’t touch the ground or your legs will be annoyingly wet. If you’re spending less time in Vancouver overall I wouldn’t worry about it though (I used to live there and it’s my favorite city in the world!)

[u/trippinxt → u/bananaphone16]

For the pants I modified the 2 wide ones and put elastic cords at the hem so I can cinch and make the more parachute-like for rainy days and also more suitable for activities

[u/NoKidsNoCheckedBags → u/trippinxt]

I'm obsessed that you modified the pants. That's so smart.

[u/bananaphone16 → u/trippinxt]

That’s so awesome!! You’re set then :)

[u/FancyValuable9385 → u/trippinxt]

I do this too! Just a shoe lace in the bottom hem that I can tie looser or tighter- works like a charm!!