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The plane took six and a half hours Iwent on air Canada so take things to occupy the kids also wet wipes to freshen up in your hand luggage
Comfortable shoes a light maybe fold away mac if it rains
If you like your own brand of anything take it with you British items imported tend to be rather expensive if you go self catering and like H.P sauce take one with you it costs out there
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Rain gear is always a good idea. Athletic shoes will do for most activities. We are becoming a more casual place everyday.
We are fanatical about personal hygiene. You will offend the natives if you are not fanatical about it too. Deodorant is a must!
There is camping in everywhere in North America, including Alaska! Find out if there are bear problems where you plan to camp. And watch for snakes in the outdoors. A good insect repellant is absolutely necessary for Spring and Summer. Don't forget the sunscreen! Leave a Comment
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Keep it under 50 pounds! Try carrying it for 1 day in hometown,and then just think of how long you'll be gone!
Wear most of it all the time! Check out the local weather on the internet...It may be hot during the day but,freezing at night! Buy clothing at a local thrift store when you get to 'wear' you're going!
Sinus pills...Elevation changes can be a pain. Bandaids! BabyPowder for between showers! If you're roughing it forget Hair Supplies;shampoo maybe but,gel,hairspray and krap....NOT!!!!
Disposable camera with flash! works for me...Purchase postcards...but,don't send them! Keep them for yourself! They make a nice album. Have someone take a few pics of Y-O-U!!!! Be careful if you got an expensive camera,It could get stolen. It happened to me in Washington D.C. !!!
two pairs of shoes: a pair of boots and some light pair of converse 'chuck Taylor' all-stars tennis shoes...their light and comfortable...and they dry quick.
Water purification system the 2 liter ones are better...Remember H2O weighes about 8 lbs. per gallon! I can go through that pretty quick! carry both...if you can! they Iodine pills are supossed to work fine too! Duct Tape!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Leave a Comment
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I don't carry any luggage because then I would be delayed at the airport and border interminably.
Take a sweater anytime you go the desert area of California, because in the hot season [most of the year] everything is air-conditioned and cold.
Have medical insurance because if you should have a prolonged stay in a hospital, your bill could run to over a million dollars. Leave a Comment
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 by tmmcgrath
...for Glacier National Park...I carry rain/snow gear in my trails pack when setting out on a hot July morning. The layer system...build up (or down) from shorts and a t-shirt, solid boots in summer. This busy summer tourist town hibernates come winter...if you are one of the very-very few who come to see the splendid, sometimes surreal winter in these mountains, bring all of your warmest clothes. However, the Chinook winds of January (especially) can bring temperatures up from well below freezing to 60 degrees F. Be prepared for wind on the east side of the park, rain on the west side...prepare for everything, always. And enjoy this landscape that cannot be fully explored/comprehended in a lifetime.
I carry about 10 to 25 pounds of it...but then, I make part of my living from photographs. If you travel...anywhere, it is worth have quality, though a modest amount of camera gear. You get whatcha pay for.
Camping in Glacier...I always set up a tent, but often sleep beneath the sky if the weather is clear. Again, on the east side of the park, stake your tent well against the frequent winds blowing down from the Divide. Leave a Comment
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Rolling luggage is always nice and saves your arms and back from wear and tear at all stages of your trip. You might want to get a fanny pack or some other type of small daypack for your daily jaunts.
Tennis shoes are great for general sightseeing in America. If you plan on going to the beach then sandals are the way to go. Our weather is so diverse here in the U.S. that you should check Fodors or Frommers to get a better idea of whether you will need an umbrella or not.
There are great drug stores and grocery stores that are plentiful throughout the U.S. Some are even open 24 hours a day. It would be better to buy those things you will need there than at a hotel lobby shop or airport store.
All grocery stores and drug stores in the U.S. will carry film and batteries for cameras. Prices on film are pretty good here. You can generally get a four pack of 100 exposure film for around $7 at the grocery store. Generally you can get up to 800 exposure film at the grocery store. Anything higher and you will need to visit a camera shop.
We have great camping spots here in the U.S. and I will only mention a few here in California. Yosemite is absolutely gorgeous whenever you visit. Lake Tahoe is great for summer and winter sports. California's beaches are warmest from Santa Barbara south to the Mexican border just about year round. San Francisco to the Oregon border is best from about August to September. Be prepared for fog!
The States on the Eastern seaboard are much smaller than those in the western part of the U.S., so travelling across them will take much less time. It will take approximately 12-15 hours to drive from the southern border to the northern border up Highway 5 in California whereas to go from the the southern to northern border of Massachusetts might only take 2 hours, if that. You might want to go to www.mapquest.com and enter your starting and ending points to where you want to go to get an idea of how long a journey might take. It will also give you detailed instructions on what streets and turns you should take to get you where you want to go. Just be certain you have exact addresses when you enter in your information. Leave a Comment
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take what you can carry
With such a vast land area. I suggest you check out the area you want to go to and check out the members pages who live or who have been there.
As far as Canada ans the USA are concerned you can get all you need in those countries.
As far as Canada ans the USA are concerned you can get all you need in those countries Leave a Comment
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Depending on where you are going...and the time of year...sometimes just a backpack full of a couples days worth of clothing (including a swimsuit) is enough. If you are travelling by car...there are plenty of rest stops, parks with shower facilities, along the road restaurants, etc..to keep you from having to lug too many suitcases around. You can usually find shopping malls everywhere, so you can buy what you didn't bring.
During the warm months in CA shorts, tank tops, swim suits, sandals, tennis shoes/sneakers and a sweatshirt or lightweight jacket should suffice.
First Aid kit with stuff for insect bites, stings; make sure you have shampoo and soap to wash the saltwater and sand off yourself at the beaches, keep some anti itch lotion/cream handy in case you run into some poison oak/ivy. Leave a Comment
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No matter where you go, always take your swimwear. From Canada to Mexico, you never know where you'll find somewhere to swim, plus they're easy to pack.
Always carry antibacterial, extra t.p., and asprin. Leave a Comment
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Pack as light as you can, but take the things you need
Shorts and tee shirts
camera, any kind is good
tent sleeping bag, matches Leave a Comment
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