What to pack for Las Vegas in December

Lows around 39°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.

Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.

The layer you'll wear more than any other.

Lows hit 39°F. A beanie keeps your head warm on desert mornings.

Wind at 14 km/h cuts through thin air at this altitude.

Two rain days bring mosquitoes to desert areas with standing water.

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

Dry air cracks skin and causes dehydration faster than you notice.

Nine hours of daylight means your phone camera runs all day.

Dark by 5:25pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.

Overhead bins fill fast on flights into Vegas.

Walking the Strip means carrying water, sunscreen, and a phone charger.

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

Desert cold settles on exposed skin between sunrise and midday heat.

Four degrees at night means your feet need insulation even indoors.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Tap water is safe but the air dries you out quickly.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Luggage gets lost in transit to and from the Strip.

Five days between laundry days needs organized packing.

Low humidity dries clothes fast but dust settles on everything.

Lows around 39°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.

The temperature gap between sun and shade makes layering essential.

Desert dust and shared surfaces mean frequent hand cleaning.

UV index sits at 3.2. Insect bites swell and burn in the sun.

Casinos have outlets everywhere but not where you stand.

TSA locks protect bags in checked luggage and shared lockers.

Hotel bathrooms have limited counter space for toiletries.