Colorado Packing List | 5 Essentials You Need

1 | Water Bottle

I can’t stress enough about getting plenty of water when you come visit here and having a great water bottle will make it easier to remember to drink plenty of fluids. You don’t want to spend your time in Colorado being sick instead of enjoying the incredible beauty that Colorado has to offer. This water bottle is great because it keeps the water temp constant, which for me, means I am more likely to drink it – warm water on a hike is not awesome!

2 | Lightweight Sweatshirt

Something that surprised us when we moved to Texas was that it doesn’t really cool down in the evenings or in the mornings-we were used to mountain climates! In Colorado, it doesn’t really matter what season it is, it cools down to some extent in the evenings and the mornings definitely can be a little chilly. I like to be prepared with a lightweight sweatshirt so that if I am out to dinner and we get done, I’m not chilly or if I want to enjoy my morning coffee outside, I can without being cold.

3 | Hiking Sandals

I think hiking sandals are great, easy to throw in your suitcase without taking up too much room or weight and be ready for any adventure while you are in Colorado. These are great because you can hike where ever in them, they have great grip and are fast drying if you get them wet. I think they can be better than hiking shoes because they are more cooling on your feet and lighter on your feet, hopefully making it a little easier to maneuver around on the trail. I mean, if your from Colorado, chances are you have hiked in flip flops but these are definitely a sturdier choice to experience the trails.

4 | Sunglasses

With around 300 days of sun a year, it doesn’t matter what season it is, chances are it’s going to be bright outside! This is especially true if there is snow on the ground. The weather changes so fast here that rarely do you have two consecutive days that are overcast or stormy, there will probably be bright shining sun for most of your trip and the sunshine is bright! Be prepared and don’t burn your eyes while your are in Colorado!

5 | Sunscreen

Even if the sun isn’t shining, you will need sunscreen in Colorado! With the altitude it is easy to get sunburnt and it is better to be safe than sorry! I can’t tell you how many times I have quickly gotten sunburnt while I was outside in Colorado. This is our favorite sunscreen, it does a good job protecting you from the sun, smells great and is easy to apply!

Colorado has a unique climate and being prepared while you visit can help you have an even more fabulous vacation! Hopefully these 5 travel essentials on this Colorado packing list will help make your trip less stressful so you can fully enjoy all of the wonderful things Colorado has to offer.

Let me know in the comments if I forgot one of your essentials for traveling to Colorado!

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