TripPacker
Change trip

What to pack for Colorado in June

Typical June, built from ten years of weather

Some links are affiliate links. It keeps the site free.

Typical for your dates
Highs 84°F, lows 55°F, rain 7 of 30 days
hotwindyhigh UV
Sunset lands around 8:30pm. Wind averages 12 mph. No border paperwork on this one.
Packing for

Essentials

9 items · 0 packed
Sunscreen SPF 50
A UV index of 11.4 burns skin in minutes without protection.
Blue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion - 3 fl. oz.
Blue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
$14
Shop
at REI
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick
$14.50
Shop
at REI
Thinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen 2 Fl Oz
Thinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen
$15.95
Shop
at REI
Polarized sunglasses
Mountain sun reflects off water and rock, doubling glare intensity.
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Prismic Premium Sport, One Size
budget
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses…
$35
Shop
at Backcountry.com
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert, One Size
mid
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses…
$38
Shop
at Backcountry.com
Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses
mid
Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses
$38
Shop
at Backcountry.com
DEET or picaridin repellent
Seven rain days create standing water where insects breed.
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Travel first aid kit
Remote trails mean help is hours away if something goes wrong.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Fifteen daylight hours drain batteries faster than at lower latitudes.
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Overhead bins fill fast on flights to popular mountain towns.
Daypack (15–25L)
Day hikes from camp require a separate pack for water and layers.

Before you go

1 to sort

Recommended

13 items
Linen or lightweight shirts
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Sandals (sport)
Wide-brim sun hat
Insulated water bottle