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🌺 Hawaii Packing List
A week between the water and the trails: reef-safe sunscreen, snorkel gear, shoes for lava rock, and the warm layer people forget for sunrise at elevation.
| Category | Item | Qty | Packed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documents & money | Wallet | 1 | |
| Documents & money | Photo ID / driver's license | 1 | |
| Documents & money | Debit / credit card | ||
| Documents & money | Cash in small bills | ||
| Documents & money | Keys | 1 | |
| Documents & money | Boarding pass (printed or in the airline app) | ||
| Documents & money | REAL ID-compliant license, passport, or another TSA-accepted ID — US domestic flights, age 18+ | 1 | |
| Documents & money | Hotel / rental confirmations saved offline | ||
| Clothing | Underwear | 1 per day + 2 | |
| Clothing | Socks | 1 per day + 2 | |
| Clothing | T-shirts / tops | 1 per day | |
| Clothing | Pants, jeans, or skirts | 1 per 2–3 days | |
| Clothing | Sleepwear | ||
| Clothing | Sunglasses | 1 | |
| Clothing | Wide-brim hat or cap | 1 | |
| Clothing | Shorts | ||
| Clothing | Lightweight breathable tops | ||
| Clothing | One layer for over-air-conditioned rooms | 1 | |
| Clothing | Wool socks | ||
| Clothing | Quick-dry trousers or shorts (not cotton) | ||
| Clothing | Light layer for high-elevation viewpoints | 1 | |
| Footwear | Everyday shoes | 1 pair | |
| Footwear | Sandals | 1 pair | |
| Footwear | Water shoes for rocky or reef entries | ||
| Footwear | Hiking boots or trail runners, broken in | 1 pair | |
| Toiletries & health | Prescription medication in its original bottle | ||
| Toiletries & health | Pain reliever (ibuprofen or acetaminophen) | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Adhesive bandages + antiseptic wipes | ||
| Toiletries & health | Toothbrush + toothpaste | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Deodorant | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Shampoo + conditioner | ||
| Toiletries & health | Body wash or soap | ||
| Toiletries & health | Hairbrush or comb | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Razor + shaving cream | ||
| Toiletries & health | Glasses or contacts + solution | ||
| Toiletries & health | Sunscreen SPF 30+ — reapply at least every two hours | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Lip balm with SPF | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | After-sun lotion or aloe | ||
| Toiletries & health | Insect repellent | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Blister tape or moleskin | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Enough prescription medication for the trip plus a few spare days | ||
| Toiletries & health | Nail clippers + tweezers | ||
| Toiletries & health | Reef-safe mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Small first-aid kit | 1 | |
| Tech | Phone | 1 | |
| Tech | Phone charger + cable | 1 | |
| Tech | Headphones | 1 | |
| Tech | Power bank — spare lithium batteries fly in the cabin, never in checked bags | 1 | |
| Tech | Spare charging cable | 1 | |
| Bags & carry-on | Quart-size bag for liquids — 3.4 oz / 100 ml per container in carry-on | 1 | |
| Bags & carry-on | Luggage tags with your phone number | ||
| Bags & carry-on | TSA-accepted luggage lock | ||
| Bags & carry-on | One change of clothes in the carry-on | 1 | |
| Bags & carry-on | Neck pillow + eye mask | ||
| Bags & carry-on | Dry bag or waterproof pack cover | ||
| Bags & carry-on | Daypack | 1 | |
| Bags & carry-on | Packing cubes | ||
| Beach & water | Swimsuit — two, so one is always dry | 2 | |
| Beach & water | Cover-up or beach shirt | ||
| Beach & water | Rash guard for long days in the sun | ||
| Beach & water | Wet bag for damp swimsuits | 1 | |
| Beach & water | Goggles | ||
| Beach & water | Snorkel + mask | ||
| Beach & water | Waterproof phone pouch | 1 | |
| Beach & water | Beach towel | 1 each | |
| Beach & water | Beach bag (sand shakes out of mesh) | 1 | |
| Beach & water | Beach umbrella or pop-up shade | ||
| Beach & water | Beach chairs or a mat | ||
| Beach & water | Cooler bag with water and ice | 1 | |
| Beach & water | Beach games or a paddle set | ||
| Outdoor & camp | Paper map + compass | ||
| Outdoor & camp | Trekking poles | ||
| Kids & family | Swim diapers | ||
| Extras | Reusable water bottle | 1 | |
| Extras | Laundry sheets or pods for a mid-trip wash | ||
| Extras | Binoculars for wildlife and scenery | ||
| Extras | Book, cards, or something for the line |
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Hawaii Packing List FAQ
What sunscreen is allowed in Hawaii?
Hawaii law bans the sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone or octinoxate without a prescription, so buy before you fly or buy a mineral sunscreen there. Mineral formulas using zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are the simple swap, and reef-safe labeling is not regulated — read the active ingredients.
Do I need warm clothes in Hawaii?
For the summits, yes. Sunrise and stargazing trips to high elevation on Maui and the Big Island are cold, windy, and nothing like the beach you left an hour earlier — a fleece, a windproof layer, long pants, and closed shoes. At sea level a light layer for air conditioning and evening trade winds is enough.
Should I bring snorkel gear or rent it?
Bring your own mask if you have one that fits — fit is the whole difference between a good snorkel and a leaky hour — and rent fins if packing space is tight. Water shoes are worth the space either way: much of the shoreline is lava rock, and reef cuts are slow to heal.
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