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Things we'd actually pack for a trip across Pakistan — picked, not paid for.

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Sawyer Picaridin insect repellent spray, 2-pack
Health & Safety
Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Spray, 2-Pack

Amazon Overall Pick — a DEET-free, 20% Picaridin spray with 12-hour mosquito and tick protection, non-greasy and safe on clothing and gear, a smart add for Punjab's hotter, bug-prone evenings.

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Aquaphor Lip Protectant and Sunscreen Ointment SPF 30 tube
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Aquaphor Lip Protectant and Sunscreen Ointment, SPF 30

Amazon's #1 lip care bestseller (18,600+ reviews, 4.6 stars) — SPF 30 broad-spectrum protection with shea butter to repair sun- and wind-chapped lips on long travel days.

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Tube of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 100+
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen, SPF 100+

A lightweight, non-greasy broad-spectrum sunscreen that holds up well against the intense UV at altitude in the north and the desert heat in the south. Rated 4.7 from 1,705 reviews, Amazon Choice pick.

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Wellue Fingertip Pulse Oximeter, Blood Oxygen Monitor
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Wellue Fingertip Pulse Oximeter, Blood Oxygen Monitor

Monitor your blood oxygen levels at high altitude — an essential safety tool for treks above 3,000m where altitude sickness is a real risk.

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VRIEXSD Premium 320-Piece First Aid Kit, Waterproof
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VRIEXSD Premium 320-Piece First Aid Kit, Waterproof

A comprehensive 320-piece waterproof first aid kit for remote trekking and road trips, covering everything from blisters to minor injuries.

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VENTURE 4TH RFID-blocking travel money belt
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VENTURE 4TH Travel Money Belt

An RFID-blocking money belt that keeps your passport, cash and cards secure and out of sight on crowded buses, trains and stations.

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LifeStraw personal water filter
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LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

A pocket-sized personal water filter, useful on trekking routes in the north where bottled water is not always available.

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