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What to pack for Laos in December

Typical December, built from ten years of weather

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Typical for your dates
Highs 82°F, lows 64°F, rain 1 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 5:35pm. Wind averages 9 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for

Essentials

10 items · 0 packed
Sunscreen SPF 50
Thinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen 2 Fl Oz
budget
Thinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen
$15.95
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Badger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen - 2.4 oz. Tin
budget
Badger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen…
$18.95
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Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen 3.4 Fl Oz
mid
Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen
$26
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Polarized sunglasses
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Prismic Premium Sport, One Size
budget
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses…
$35
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Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose Gold
mid
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses…
$38
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Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert, One Size
mid
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses…
$38
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DEET or picaridin repellent
Travel first aid kit
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)

Before you go

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Recommended

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Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Modest cover layer (scarf / long sleeves)
Sandals (sport)
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Oral rehydration salts
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics