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What to pack for Colorado in August

Typical August, built from ten years of weather

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Typical for your dates
Highs 86°F, lows 59°F, rain 8 of 31 days
hotwindyhigh UV
Sunset lands around 7:55pm. Wind averages 11 mph. No border paperwork on this one.
Packing for

Essentials

9 items · 0 packed
Sunscreen SPF 50
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion - 3 fl. oz.
budget
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
$17.50
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray - 6 fl. oz.
budget
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
$20.50
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Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen 3.4 Fl Oz
mid
Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen
$26
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Polarized sunglasses
On sale
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose Gold
budget
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses…
$25.93 $38
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Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses
mid
Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses
$38
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Knockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized Sunglasses Pink Silver Smoke
mid
Knockaround Paso Robles Sport Polarized…
$38
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at REI
DEET or picaridin repellent
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Travel first aid kit
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Daypack (15–25L)

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Recommended

14 items
Linen or lightweight shirts
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Sandals (sport)
Wide-brim sun hat
Electrolyte packets