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What to pack for Montana in April
Typical April, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 50°F, lows 28°F, rain 13 of 30 days
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Sunset lands around 8:10pm. Wind averages 10 mph. No border paperwork on this one.
Packing for
Essentials
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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
13 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 28°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
Warm hat (beanie)
Lows drop to 28°F and wind runs at 16 km/h, freezing exposed skin fast.
Gloves
Hands lose heat quickly in subzero wind chill on the mountain.
Insulated winter boots
Snowmelt creates slush and ice on trails through early spring.
Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 7.2 at altitude burns skin fast, even in cool weather.
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Recommended
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Merino base layer bottoms
Neck gaiter / buff
Thermal socks
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Wide-brim sun hat
Permethrin-treated clothing spray