What to pack for Egypt in August

UV index of 11.6 burns skin in minutes without protection.

Glare off sand and rock demands polarized lenses.

Mosquitoes breed in any standing water near settlements.

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

Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.

This country runs on Type C or F. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Overhead bins fit this size on every airline that serves Egypt.

Park visits and daily heat mean a separate bag for water.

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

Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.

Sand and wind at 20 km/h blast exposed skin all day.

Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 100°F.

UV hits 11.6 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.

Desert terrain and heat make closed shoes unbearable.

Thirteen hours of daylight means thirteen hours of direct sun.

Sweat loss in extreme heat outpaces water intake.

Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Tap water isn't safe and diarrhea dehydrates you further.

Unfamiliar food and water cause intestinal trouble for visitors.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

Crowded tourist sites and transport hubs attract pickpockets.

International travel means bags move through many hands.

Dry desert dust settles into unpacked clothes instantly.

Sweat and dust require frequent washing in this climate.

Plane noise blocks out during the long journey here.

High of 100°F means legs stay uncovered most hours.

Lips crack and burn faster than body skin in this climate.

Insect bites itch worse when sunburned skin is already inflamed.

Charging ports wear out fast with constant device use.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

Border crossings require your passport in accessible condition.

Luggage passes through multiple airports on international routes.

Toiletries dry out and scatter in baggage without organization.

Long flights to Egypt and early sunrise make rest difficult.