Fall travel means one thing above all else: the weather has no manners. A sunny 68°F morning can turn into a 45°F, wind-whipped evening before dinner, and most travelers pack for one or the other instead of both.
The trick isn't packing more — it's packing pieces that pull double duty. A packable rain shell that layers over a sweater. Boots that handle wet cobblestones and dry sidewalks equally well. A crossbody bag with enough structure to protect a phone and passport from a sudden downpour.
Start with a base layer you'd wear alone on a 60-degree day, add a mid layer for warmth, and finish with a weatherproof outer layer you can stuff into a daypack when the sun comes back out. That's the whole system — three pieces, endless combinations.
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Pack one more pair of socks than you think you need. Wet feet ruin more fall trips than wet coats.
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