What to pack forArizona
in November

Lows around 34°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.

Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.

The layer you'll wear more than any other.

Lows drop to 34°F. A beanie keeps the head warm when the sun sets fast in desert cold.

Wind at 18 km/h cuts through at altitude. Gloves protect fingers that go numb quickly.

Snow on the ground and lows near freezing. Insulated boots keep toes from going numb on frozen trails.

UV index of 4.8 reflects hard off snow and sand. Polarized sunglasses cut the glare that causes squinting.

Three rain days bring mosquitoes to standing water. DEET or picaridin keeps bites from itching through the night.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Remote trails and cold terrain mean injuries take time to reach help. A first aid kit closes the gap.

Daylight ends at 4 pm and camp has one outlet. A power bank keeps your headlamp and phone running through dark hours.

Dark by 5:20pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.

Fits overhead on every airline. Skip the checked-bag line and walk straight to the gate.

National park trails are long and daylight ends at 4 pm. A daypack carries water and layers for afternoon cold.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

Lows hit 1 C and snow falls on high trails. Insulated gloves keep your hands warm enough to hold a camera.

For the mornings and the nights.

Morning air at 34°F bites exposed skin. A neck gaiter seals the gap between jacket and face.

Snow falls here in November. Thermal socks stop wet feet from going cold inside boots.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Water from the tap is safe here, but a bottle keeps you from carrying weight in your pack.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

National parks have thousands of visitors in November. A tracker finds a bag if it gets separated in crowds.

Snow and cold mean bulky gear. Rolling luggage moves easier than backpacks across airport floors.

Rolling luggage moves easier than backpacks, but packing cubes let you fit more into less space.

Three rain days a month is dry, but dust settles on clothes fast at 2105 meters. Detergent lets you wash in camp.

Lows around 34°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.

Altitude of 2105 m means thin air and fast heat loss. A packable down vest adds warmth without bulk.

Snow sits on desert ground. Gaiters stop it from sliding into boot tops and melting against skin.

Ten hours of daylight means long afternoons in full sun. A cap shields eyes and face from UV at 4.8.

Dry desert air and high altitude exposure burn lips fast. SPF lip balm prevents cracking that hurts for days.

Tap water is safe here, but hands touch desert soil and animals. Hand sanitizer stops illness before it starts.

Insect bites itch worse in sun and heat. Relief that works with sunburn prevents infection from scratching.

Charging one device at a time wastes hours in camp. Short cables let you power phone and camera together.

Domestic travel through busy airports means bags move through many hands. TSA locks keep zippers closed without slowing security.

Altitude hikes mean thin air and heavy gear feels heavier. Compression sacks shrink down what you carry on your back.

Dry air and sun exposure mean skin and lips need constant care. A hanging bag keeps lotions and balms at hand.