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What to pack for Hawaii in May

Typical May, built from ten years of weather

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Typical for your dates
Highs 81°F, lows 72°F, rain 10 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 7:00pm. Wind averages 14 mph. No border paperwork on this one.
Packing for

Essentials

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Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 11.1 burns exposed skin in under 15 minutes.
Thinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen 2 Fl Oz
Thinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen
$15.95
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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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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray - 6 fl. oz.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
$20.50
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Reef-safe sunscreen
Some islands fine you for the regular stuff.
Badger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm - 0.15 oz.
Badger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm
$4.95
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Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray - 6 fl. oz.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray
$13.93 $20.50
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Badger Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 35 - 0.65 oz.
Badger Mineral Sunscreen Face Stick - SPF 35
$13.95
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Polarized sunglasses
Ocean glare reflects intensely off water and sand without polarized lenses.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Warm coastal air attracts mosquitoes that carry dengue and other illness.
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Travel first aid kit
Remote island location means medical help is hours away by boat.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Thirteen-hour daylight drains phone batteries faster than outlets can replace them.
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Flights to islands charge heavily for checked bags, so carry-on matters.

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