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What to pack for Hawaii in April

Typical April, built from ten years of weather

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Typical for your dates
Highs 79°F, lows 70°F, rain 12 of 30 days
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Sunset lands around 6:50pm. Wind averages 14 mph. No border paperwork on this one.
Packing for

Essentials

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Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index hits 10.5, the highest danger category.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick
$14.50
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion - 3 fl. oz.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
$17.50
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Badger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen - 2.4 oz. Tin
Badger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen…
$18.95
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Reef-safe sunscreen
Some islands fine you for the regular stuff.
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray - 6 fl. oz.
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray
$13.93 $20.50
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Badger SPF 40 Kids' Mineral Sunscreen Cream - 2.9 fl. oz.
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Badger SPF 40 Kids' Mineral Sunscreen
$18.95
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Badger Daily SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen - 4 fl. oz.
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Badger Daily SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
$24.95
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Polarized sunglasses
Glare off water and sand reflects intense tropical sun.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Warm coastal air draws mosquitoes year-round.
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Travel first aid kit
Ocean activities and reef cuts need basic wound care.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Long daylight hours drain phone batteries fast.
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Overhead bins fit carry-on bags across all carriers.

Recommended

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Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Swimwear
Sandals (sport)
Wide-brim sun hat
Permethrin-treated clothing spray