What to Pack for Your Hawaii Vacation (2025) + Downloadable List

We get no satisfaction from watching people overpack for a trip to Hawaii. But, with so much to see and do on the Hawaiian Islands, we understand why you might pack too much. As a frequent visitor to Hawaii and a former resident who loved to island-hop, here is what to pack for your trip to Hawaii in 2025.

하와이 여행 필수 준비물 목록에는 다음이 포함됩니다:

Shorts and T-shirts
One Gorgeous Island Style Outfit
Comfortable Footwear: sandals and hiking or walking shoes
Swimsuit (of course)
Sun-Protective Clothing
Mineral-Based Sunscreen
UV-Protective Sunglasses (we love these!)
Backpack (we’ve been using this one as it’s easy to pack)
Water Bottle (our whole family uses these)
Beach Bag (we have this zippered one)
Natural Bug Repellent (Kauai)
Warm Clothes (Maui and Big Island)

Continue reading to learn more about what to pack for your Hawaiian vacation, written by Jordan Fromholz.

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The Hawaii Vacation Vlog Author
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Aloha! I’m Jordan, co-founder of The Hawaii Vacation Guide, where my wife Erica and I share insider tips, honest reviews, and personal stories to help you plan the perfect Hawaiian getaway. After living on both Maui and Oʻahu, we’ve spent years exploring the islands with our family—snorkeling, hiking, and learning about the ʻāina and Hawaiian culture. Our goal? To make your dream trip easy, meaningful, and unforgettable. From honeymooners to families to 50th anniversary trips, we're here to help you! Thanks for joining us on the journey—aloha and happy travels!

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Clothing and gear can be treated with a 0.5% permethrin spray, sold under names including Sawyer, Insect Shield and Ranger Ready.

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Sawyer’s picaridin lotion offers the longest protection windows on test — up to 14 hours against mosquitoes and ticks — and its creamy, low-odor formula goes on smooth and dries quickly.

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The Sawyer Squeeze and Cnoc Vecto made hydration easy.

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