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What to pack for The Grand Canyon in June

Typical June, built from ten years of weather

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Typical for your dates
Highs 88°F, lows 59°F, rain 2 of 30 days
hotwindyhigh UV
Sunset lands around 7:45pm. Wind averages 11 mph. No border paperwork on this one.
Packing for

Essentials

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Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index hits 12.9, the highest category on the scale.
Blue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion - 3 fl. oz.
budget
Blue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
$14
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Badger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen - 4 fl. oz. 4 Fl Oz
mid
Badger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen
$24.95
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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
Glare bounces off red rock and water below with intense brightness.
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Prismic Premium Sport, One Size
budget
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses…
$35
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Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses
mid
Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses
$38
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Knockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert, One Size
mid
Knockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized…
$38
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DEET or picaridin repellent
Insects emerge after the rare June rains in canyon bottoms.
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Travel first aid kit
Heat exhaustion and dehydration happen faster than you notice at this altitude.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Park rules limit what you can carry on certain trails.
Daypack (15–25L)
Day hikes into the canyon require water, snacks, and first aid.

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Recommended

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Neck gaiter / buff
Linen or lightweight shirts
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Sandals (sport)
Wide-brim sun hat