Things to pack for a trip to Hawaii

It’s not always easy to find the right things to pack for a trip to Hawaii. You may need to fight the urge to fit all your properties into one suitcase for a trip to Hawaii. When traveling to Hawaii, you do not need to bring all your clothes and items with you. It is always wise to pack light for your trip to Hawaii. Here’s a breakdown of the main items you need for your trip to Hawaii.

Clothes for your Trip to Hawaii

Your clothing can break or make your trip to Hawaii. When traveling to Hawaii, you always need to feel comfortable with your clothing. So you may need to pack a lot of active wears like T-shirts, tank tops and shorts.

These clothing items are important regardless of the activities you wish to carry out in Hawaii. Some activities in Hawaii May involve taking a tour, lounging on the beach or taking a hike. 

A list of clothes to pack

• Pajamas
• Socks
• Undergarments 
• A hat
• A light jacket
• Jeans
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Tennis sneakers 
• Tank tops/T-shirts
• Swimsuit 

On getting to Hawaii, you’ll notice that the island has a very relaxed feeling to it. You do not need to pack clothing that seems over-the-top. This is because you will spend most of your time outdoors, on beaches and hikes. Even if you go out, most bars are OK with men wearing “SLIPPAHS” (Flip Flops).

Pack Toiletries 

Toiletries are another group of items that are important for your trip to Hawaii. It is important to get and pack toiletries for your trip.

Here’s a list of the toiletries you might need:

• Hair products 
• Brush
• Hand sanitizer 
• Waterproof Make-up
• Toothpaste 
• Toothbrush (environmental friendly)
• Personal Medications 

If you happen to forget some items, there’s no need to panic. You can purchase toiletries in Hawaii. There is an ABC store on every corner in Waikiki where you can get toiletries.

Outdoor Gear

If you plan on camping in Hawaii, then you may not need to get a lot of outdoor gear. There is still some outdoor gear that you may still need to carry along with you.

Here’s a list of some outdoor gear you may need

• A supportive and comfortable small Hiking Backpack if you like to go hiking in Hawaii
• A small towel
• UV-Protective sunglasses 
• Reef Friendly Sunscreen 

Hawaii is the first state in the USA to have banned certain sunscreen. Some sunscreen might damage the reef. To prevent this and to help the ecosystem, Hawaii requires you to use Reef Friendly Sunscreen.

Miscellaneous Items

There are some miscellaneous but necessary items that you need to take along with you. These items are vital for a pleasing and amazing experience in Hawaii.

Here’s a list of some miscellaneous items you need to pack for your trip

• A refillable water bottle
• Emergency cash
• An Extra Bag to carry souvenirs