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Pack for the Desert Tucson

11 Reviews In the summer, bring a light t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops. Don't forget the sunscreen. When the sun is beating and the temp is 105 F, you will burn fast. In the winter, bring a jacket with you. The...

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Attire Sedona

5 Reviews You needed a luggage if you spend the night in Sedona. Otherwise, just bring some backpack to carry your bottled water.Your comfy walking attire. Bring comfy attire, comfortable shoes and depending on...

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Temperature Extremes Grand Canyon

17 Reviews Keep cool and hydrated in the summer heat, (especially if going down to the canyon floor) 1. Buy several BPA-free water bottles with insulating sleeves, (I like the Camelback better bottle and sleeve,...

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Temperature Extremes Grand Canyon National Park

1 Review Our trip was in October, and it was cold in the morning. In the picture my dad has on his overcoat, and was still too cold, so he has borrowed my scarf and has it wrapped around his head (it is Navy...

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Hiking/Biking Sedona

5 Reviews Wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. In your pack, you should carry a first aid kit, a map, flashlight, toilet paper and plastic bag, rescue whistle, compass, pocket knife, extra food. Keep you...

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Boots Grand Canyon

9 Reviews Depending upon what time of year it is and how quickly it gets dark, you may need a flashlight. I was hiking last August and found myself trying to hike up the Soutrh Kaibab trail when I ran into...

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Water Grand Canyon National Park

2 Reviews No one should try to hike into the Crand Canyon without carrying sufficient water supplies. During the summer months it will get very hot below the rim of the canyon to the point that the extreme heat...

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Camera / Plenty of Film Grand Canyon

5 Reviews Please I beg you bring a camera or two and plenty of film/digital memory cards, you will be so disappointed if you can't record the magnificent Grand Canyon on a few photographs. It is worth taking...

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Toilet Paper Grand Canyon

2 Reviews Well, it depends on if you are here for the day, or plan on spending more time. If you are camping, I'm sure you already know how to prepare for this. Ask a specialty camping/outdoor store in Arizona...

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on being self-contained

by richiecdisc

Backpacks and overnight bags for rare motel stays or nice friends' houses. Good hiking boots, sandals, warm and liner socks, long light pants, long warm pants, long underwear tops and bottoms. fleece, rain pants and jacket, warm hat, sun hat, sunglasses. Sunscreen. Wide angle and zoom lenses, polarizer, extra batteries, multiple memory cards, laptop to download photos, car charger. Tent, warm sleeping bags, sleeping pads, car camping stove for elaborate meals, simple backpacking stove for back country trips.

Bandana!

by IngaRita

Bring a bandana. I wish I had one. I had a lumbar pack on and my neck got fried. I ended up using a tank top to put around my neck. At water stops I soaked the top in the cool water and wrapped it around my neck. This helped to prevent sunburn and overheating. I wish i had a bandana.

Travel Trailer, Heat and Freshwater Hoses!

by gdm42005

A Space/Emergency blanket or other reflective/insulating material to protect your high pressure freshwater hoses. Mine were destroyed by the heat. Or just turn the water off when not in use and depressurize the lines.

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by wantstocanoe

A day pack is a good idea for hiking, so is lots of water, this is a good place for one of those hydration systems. Sunscreen and sunglasses are a MUS There is a 40 degree temperature difference between the middle of the day and the middle of the night during any given time of year. They key to climate happiness in Arizona is layers, layers, layers, bring it all! SUNSCREEN and RE-APPLY OFTEN or you WILL be SORRY!! One of those mini battery operated fans can come in pretty handy, and wearing shoes at all times in the summer is a must, your feet can get third degree burns on them just going to the mailbox! Did I mention SUNSCREEN?? SUNSCREEN!!!! If you are shopping for a last minute clothing item or anything, try the contemporary closet on speedway a great thrift store does a 'new' dress for less than a buck sound good to you? Wash-n-wear!! They also carry used shoes if you forgot your...

What to bring

by kazander

Hiking shoes if you plan to tour the many State or National parks. Lightweight clothing, layers if you go in the winter time, and a coat if you will be in the northern part of the state. Fancier clothes if you plan on going out to dinner in one of the cities,(though it's not necessary) Sunscreen, you can pick it up here if you have forgotten yours at home. Lots of film or media cards, both zoom and wide angle lenses, polarizer and perhaps an intensifier filter. I like having a macro lens, but really that's just a personal preference. you can get anything you need here so don't worry if you've forgotten anything!

What to Pack for AZ

by AVG2319

For the most part sunscreen, sunglasses, swimming suit & lightweight clothing. If you plan on spending time in Northern AZ bring along some pants,sweatshirt, or coat (depending on the time of year) The temp. ranges drastically from Phoenix to even Flagstaff. If you are renting a car in AZ pick a light colored one, not a black car with black leather interior. There is a joke here that anyone who is driving a black car with black interior is either on vacation or nuts. The interior of the car will heat up so fast you won't be able to touch your steering wheel. If you look around you'll notice most people in this state drive light colored cars.Sports cars are fun to rent here and the Hummers are everywhere!

Don't forget the high factor sunscreen!

by TracyG

Definately bring a backpack if camping, a lot easier to carry and move around. A pair of shoes with a very good grip - there are some amazing hikes in Arizona...If you are here in the summer, then definately bring lightweight and breathable clothes as it gets very warm... Though bring a light jumper for the evenings.In the winter it is really cold so wrap up warm... Sunscreen is a must in the summer, also think about bringing a very small first aid kit to carry with you on hikes, anything else you should be able to get in stores. Bring lots and lots of film, as film in tourist centers is hugely overpriced. If you are out camping bring a torch, to keep an eye out for snakes on the ground if out wandering back to camp in the dark...... If you are going to be doing lots of hikes then take a waterbottle with you - they are invaluable.

Large Hat, Sunscreen and Water!

by kop-queen

Take a cooler bag (soft folding one) and buy lots of bottled water. Freeze or chill in your hotel fridge at night and pop in the bag in the car as you travel. Walking shoes, whether you are a serious hiker or not! Sunscreen, sunscreen and more sunscreen - preferably with fly repellant incorporated (though we did not suffer from insect bites but maybe that was because the stuff worked). Since my Pentax SLR jammed on the first day I made do with my digital and it did a great job. Also was smaller and lighter to carry around. layers - its very hot in the day and can be very cool at night. We bought cowboy hats which were fantastic keeping the sun off our necks and shoulders.

Be sensible and have fun!

by kymbanm

1. A day bag that will hold your ever-present water bottle and your camera :) 2. Jeans - don't need to be pressed and starched, but can be if you choose ...3. Boots - from rock star trendy to on the farm cowboy boots ... doesn't matter! Wear w/ your jeans, a dress/skirt or whatever ... okay just don't wear w/ your shorts!4. Layered clothing. The weather is mostly sunny, but being desert, temperatures can vary 30 degrees F in a 24 hour period. Plan for both hot and cool climates while here, so layering is 'a good thing'. 5. SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN!!!! SPF15 at a minimum - regardless of the time of year. High desert alitutude change the way you'll respond to the sun so even if you normally won't burn in the winter - your skin will be affected - so be prepared :)6. Moisturizer (inside and out) is imperative. The high desert and quite arid. Your body will shrivel like a raisin in...

Warm by day cold at night

by goingsolo

From late October until early May, Arizona has a temperate and pleasant climate. Days are usually sunny and a perfect temperature. Bring a jacket for the evenings though as this is the desert and once the sun sets, the temperature drops considerably.The summer is another story. Many people speak about dry heat, but I can't fathom how 120 degrees fahrenheit could possibly be dry. The summer is also monsoon season and severe thunderstorms can begin in late afternoon pretty much without warning. Unlike the wintertime, the setting sun brings little relief as it can remain in triple digits under the cover of darkness.

Top 3 Hotels in Arizona

El Tovar Hotel Grand Canyon Grand Canyon

14 Reviews and 735 Opinions El Tovar Hotel was built in 1905 and designed by Charles Whittlesey who was the Chief Architect for...

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The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa Tucson

6 Reviews and 762 Opinions I have stayed here multiple times and always experience it the same way. Nice but not too nice....

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L'Auberge de Sedona Sedona

4 Reviews and 418 Opinions My boyfriend and I stayed here last weekend, off season so the rate for a cabin was $250.00. It was...

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Q: Are there any motels on Route 89 between Flagstaff and Cameron?

A: there are 50 miles far each other.. in the middle a gasoline station and (when I drove there) nothing else. at Cameron and Flagstaff there are motels

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