☀️ Desert & strong sun - packing checklist
Deserts, dunes, arid plains and anywhere with intense sun and heat.
- Loose, light, long clothingCovering up beats bare skin in the desert - and locals dress this way for a reason.
- A wide-brim hat + sunglassesShade for your face and eyes where there is none overhead.
- High-SPF sunscreen + lip balmReapply often; desert sun is relentless.
- Far more water than you thinkCarry and sip constantly; dehydration creeps up in dry heat.
- A scarf or shemaghShields your face and neck from sun and blowing sand.
- Warm layer for the nightDeserts turn cold fast after dark - a fleece is not optional.
- ElectrolytesPlain water is not enough when you sweat heavily all day.