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Rainy Season Essentials for Southeast Asia / Indonesia (Bali, Lombok, Java)

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So rainy season here runs Oct–April, worst of it Dec–Feb… but that's my favorite time to go. Way less crowded, and the surf is actually some of the best all year. Don't let the name scare you off 🌦️🏄‍♀️ Here are my rainy season favesss.
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🌧️ Rain Day Essentials

 
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I lOVE my north face jackets. You genuinely have to buy it once and it lasts forever. I bring it everytime im in Indonesia.
Women’s Alta Vista Rain Jacket
 
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Rain Ponchos are so needed and the ones you get at the gas station always rip. Having a heavy duty rain poncho is essential and I usually leave it in my Motorbike
Fashion Hooded Waterproof Rain Poncho Jacket
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This is something i missed having when I last visited in rainy season. If you are going on a hike, at the beach, or just riding your motorbike. Having something that can cover your bags is a good idea.
Frelaxy Hi-Vis Waterproof Backpack Cover
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Cute water proof dry bag to travel and go surfing with
Dock & Bay Small Waterproof Dry Bag, 5L capacity - Wavy Baby
 
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SO CUTE! putting all my essentials in here.
Bumkins Roamio Waterproof Wet Bag, Leopard
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NEEDED!
Case-Mate 2 Pack Soap Bubble IP68 Pouch
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My travel  essential, packs down tiny but dries me off fast. Comes with its own pouch so it never leaves a wet mess in my bag
Rainleaf Microfiber Quick Dry Towel
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🏍️ Motorbike Essentials

 
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I usually leave this in my motorbike, just in case :)
BAODINI Mini Travel Umbrella with UV Protection
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I always travel with a mini first aid kit.
Mini First Aid Kit - 150 Pc Waterproof Case
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cheap glasses i leave in my bike for when its dusty and windy and at night
VISOONE Ultralight Computer Glasses
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🧴 Beauty + Body

 
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My go-to sunscreen, never leaves me feeling greasy and smells like coconuts. SPF 70 so I don't have to reapply every 5 minutes 😅
Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion
 
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Cuts my drying time in half and my hair doesn't frizz out after. Obsessed with the gingham print too, so cute.
Kitsch XL Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap for Women
 
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Perfect size for toiletries or just tossing my everyday essentials in. Love the pattern, feels a little bit of home wherever I go
Mid Pouch | Pasifika
 
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My skin drinks this up after a shower, leaves it glowy without feeling sticky. Smells amazing too.
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Body Gel Oil for Glowing Skin - Scented - 6.8 fl oz
 
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Lives in my bag at all times. Lips, cuticles, random dry patches this fixes it all.
Healing Balm Stick - Aquaphor | Ulta Beauty
 
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Lips, Undereyes, Cheeks. This is my FAVE product
2 pack Lip Repair - Aquaphor | Ulta Beauty
 
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Glistening without the grease.
Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizing Body Oil Cocoa & Shea - 8.5 fl oz
 
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Waterproof mascara is perfect for the rainy days, and the surf days.
Brownish Black Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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With the mascara, I LOVE a blush that can double as a lip tint. This also doesnt wash off so easily
SPF50 GlowBalm Peptide Stick - Dusty Rose Pink

🔌 Tech

 
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My travel MVP, works in literally every country I've plugged it into. Fast charges my phone and laptop at the same time so I'm never fighting over an outlet.
Ceptics 45W Travel Adapter w/ 3 USB-A & 2 USB-C
 
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Keep this as my backup adapter, love that it's got 4 USB ports for charging everything at once. The rose gold is just a bonus tbh.
EPICKA Travel Adapter 1AC/1 USB-C/4 USB-A
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This is how I keep my phone, cash, and passport dry on the boat or at the beach. Zero anxiety about dropping my stuff in the water anymore.
AiRunTech Waterproof Fanny Pack Phone Pouch
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Switched to this for the privacy glass alone, no one can peek at my screen on flights anymore. Comes with camera lens covers too which is a nice bonus.
Ailun Privacy & Camera Lens Protector iPhone
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I go through these so fast between my glasses, camera, and sunglasses. Streak-free every time and this pack lasts me forever.
ZEISS Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes, 400 Count
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🏝️ Island Essentials

 
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Toss these in with my camera gear and shoes to keep moisture out. Cheap but honestly one of those things I'd hate to run out of.
5g Silica Gel Packets, 50 Pack, Desiccant
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These are my everyday pair, go with literally everything. Light enough that I forget I'm wearing them but still feel put together
I-SEA Oval Wire Sunglasses
 
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Vacation! MY FAVE
Vacation Sun Belt Sampler with SPF & Fanny Pack
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Things to Do

 
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Snorkeling here will change your life
Lombok: Pink Beach & 3 Gilis All-Inclusive Snorkeling Tour
 
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best place to learn to surf in Lombok
Lombok: Selong Belanak Surf Experience for Beginners