What to pack for Egypt in July

UV index of 12.2 burns exposed skin in under 15 minutes.

Glare off sand and stone reflects enough light to cause eye strain.

Mosquitoes breed in irrigation channels across the Nile delta.

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

Heat exhaustion and dehydration escalate fast in 100°F terrain.

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.

Thirteen daylight hours drain phone batteries before sunset.

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

Overhead bins fit standard carry-on on every international flight.

Day trips to remote sites require water and sun gear you carry.

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

Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.

Sand blows at 21 km/h and wraps around neck and face.

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

Sweat soaks through in 100°F heat within hours of walking.

UV hits 12.2 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

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

Desert sand gets into enclosed shoes by midday.

Thirteen hours of daylight means constant overhead sun exposure.

Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Tap water causes intestinal illness in visitors within days.

Unfamiliar bacteria in local water triggers diarrhea and fever.

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 markets and transit hubs attract pickpockets year-round.

Luggage moves through multiple hands at airports and checkpoints.

Dust settles into unpacked clothes within hours of opening luggage.

Laundry dries in under two hours in dry heat.

Constant air conditioning and engine noise disrupts sleep on travel days.

Legs need air in heat that peaks at 100°F.

Lips crack and blister under UV 12.2 without protection.

Hygiene stations are sparse in remote desert areas.

Insect bites swell badly in heat and scratch into infection.

Dust clogs charging ports, so short cables swap out easily.

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

Passport checks happen at every national park entrance.

Hostels and budget hotels don't secure bags during the day.

Bathroom hooks are rare, so hanging storage keeps things dry.

Long flights and early desert starts make neck support essential.