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What to pack for Utah in May

Typical May, built from ten years of weather

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Typical for your dates
Highs 79°F, lows 54°F, rain 3 of 31 days
windyhigh UVdry
Sunset lands around 8:20pm. Wind averages 13 mph. No border paperwork on this one.
Packing for

Essentials

9 items · 0 packed
Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 11.1 burns skin in minutes, even on cloudy days.
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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at REI
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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at REI
Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen 3.4 Fl Oz
mid
Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen
$26
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at REI
Polarized sunglasses
Glare off pale rock and sand at altitude strains eyes without polarized lenses.
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Prismic Premium Sport, One Size
budget
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses…
$35
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Knockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Jelly Black/Sky Blue, One Size
mid
Knockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized…
$38
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Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses
mid
Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses
$38
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DEET or picaridin repellent
Spring brings insects to water sources where hikers gather, especially near parks.
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Travel first aid kit
Remote terrain and distance from towns make minor cuts and scrapes harder to treat.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
National park visits require layers and gear for variable canyon temperatures.
Daypack (15–25L)
Day hikes from camp need water, sun protection, and a map of the terrain.

Before you go

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Recommended

12 items
Lightweight wind jacket
Neck gaiter / buff
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Sandals (sport)
Wide-brim sun hat