What to pack for The Galápagos in June

21 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.

UV index of 7.7 burns exposed skin in under 15 minutes.

Glare off the ocean intensifies at midday near the equator.

Coastal humidity and 85 percent moisture create ideal breeding for insects.

Remote rural terrain means medical help is hours away by boat.

Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.

Twelve-hour daylight means limited charging time at remote guesthouses.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Overhead bins on regional flights to the islands are small.

Daily boat trips to different islands require a separate day pack.

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

For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.

Eighty-five percent humidity and 21 rain days trap sweat against skin.

UV hits 7.7 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

Twenty-two degree water stays warm enough for swimming most days.

Twelve hours of equatorial daylight hit hardest between 10 AM and 2 PM.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Tap water isn't safe, so dehydration from heat and travel adds up fast.

Unfamiliar bacteria in unsafe tap water cause problems within days.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

International travel to a national park means carrying valuables safely.

Rural terrain and boat transfers make lost luggage a real risk.

Humidity and rain demand organized compartments to keep clothes dry.

Water surrounds you constantly in this coastal national park setting.

Twenty-one rain days mean laundry dries slowly without treatment.

Temperatures between 22 and 25 degrees mean lightweight layers work year-round.

Rain 21 days monthly saturates boots unless treated before arrival.

Lips crack and burn faster than body skin at this latitude.

Tap water contamination spreads through unwashed hands in close quarters.

Sunburn and insect bites both need relief that won't worsen either.

One outlet per room requires cables that reach multiple devices.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

International entry requires passport protection from 21 rain days monthly.

TSA locks work on planes to and from the islands.

Bathroom humidity at 85 percent requires a hanging bag to air dry.