What to pack forSaint Pierre and Miquelon
in January
34° / 28°F
15 days of rain or snow this month. Sunset around 5:15pm.Typical January, from ten years of weather
15 days
of rain or snow this month
5:15pm
sunset
Type C/E
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Before you go
None of these fit in a bag. Sort them first and the packing gets easy.
Passport valid past your dates
Saint Pierre and Miquelon wants 3 months left on a passport past January. Check the expiry date now.
Travel insurance
Most home health plans stop at the border. A quote takes two minutes.
eSIM
An eSIM works the moment the phone is switched on in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, with no SIM counter to find.
Copies of your documents
Photograph your passport, cards, and insurance. Email them to yourself. Ten seconds now saves a very bad afternoon.
International driving permit
Rental desks here ask for an International Driving Permit alongside your license. AAA issues them same day.
The essentials
Tick the box when it is in the bag
What to wear
Insulated winter boots
Don't have one? Check these out.
Men's SH100 Warm Waterproof Snow Boots$25 was $49.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Bogs Women's Arcata Waterproof Snow Boots$110 was $160 at REIShop at REI
Forsake Rosie Winter Boot - Women's$69.98 was $140 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Helly Hansen Women's Beloved 2.0 Insulated Winter Boots$67.73 was $150 at REIShop at REIMerino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
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Arc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Crew Neck Long-Sleeve Base Layer Top$95.73 was $120 at REIShop at REI
REI Co-op Women's Merino 185 Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$84.95 at REIShop at REI
Terramar Women's 3.0 Merino Flex Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$54.73 was $80 at REIShop at REI
Terramar Men's 3.0 Merino Bi-Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Base Layer Top$29.73 was $45 at REIShop at REIInsulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 28°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
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Our pickSimond Men's Xplore Hooded Down Jacket$119 at DecathlonShop at Decathlon
Hybrid WINDSTOPPER Lightweight Puffy Jacket - Men's$196 was $280 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Fuego Down Jacket - Men's$108 was $270 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Repleto Down Jacket - Women's$74 was $185 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiGloves
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Quechua Adult MT500 Backpacking Silk Liner Gloves$15 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Craft ADV Lumen Fleece Gloves$29.73 was $39.99 at REIShop at REI
Forclaz Adult MT500 Touchscreen Stretch Backpacking Gloves$20 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Teca Fleece Gloves$13.50 was $30 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiWarm hat (beanie)
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Waterproof insulated gloves
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GOREWEAR GORE-TEX Insulated Gloves$68.73 was $100 at REIShop at REI
The North Face Montana Ski Glove - Men's$45.50 was $65 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sealskinz Men's Kelling Waterproof Insulated Gloves$54.77 was $100 at REIShop at REI
Boulder Gear Board Insulated Gloves$41.73 was $55 at REIShop at REIMerino base layer bottoms
For the mornings and the nights.
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Smartwool Men's Intraknit AS Merino Base Layer Bottoms$125 at REIShop at REI
Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom - Women's$100 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Arc'teryx Women's Satoro Merino Wool Base Layer Bottoms$95.73 was $120 at REIShop at REI
tasc Performance Men's Elevation Merino Base Layer Bottoms$44.73 was $79 at REIShop at REIREI members usually get 10% back on full-price gear. Membership is $30, once. How it works
Thermal socks
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Quechua SH500 Merino Wool Winter Mid Socks$20 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Quechua NH100 Mid Winter Hiking Socks$10 was $19.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Woolrich Men's Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks$12.73 was $16 at REIShop at REI
Women's Revolution$32.95 at SockwellShop at SockwellNeck gaiter / buff
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Turtle Fur Micro Fur Fleece Totally Tubular Neck Gaiter$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
REI Co-op Merino Wool Neck Gaiter$26.95 at REIShop at REI
Simond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Smartwool Thermal Merino Neck Gaiter$25 at REIShop at REIBeach and water
Snorkel set
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Waterproof dry bag 10–20L
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Osprey Wildwater Dry Bag 35$48.73 was $65 at REIShop at REI
Goforth 10.5L Dry Bag$177 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Herschel Supply Dry Bag Backpack 32L Vermillion$130 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Osprey Packs Wildwater 15L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$24.75 was $45 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comMoney and documents
AirTag / tracker for bags
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Power and phone
Headlamp
Dark by 5:15pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
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Plug adapter, Type C or E
Saint Pierre and Miquelon uses Type C or E sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
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Our pickGlobal Travel AdapterSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Matador Global Travel Adapter Forget-Me-Not$38.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Global Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Global Travel Adapter Micro$25 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekPower bank 10k–20k mAh
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.
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Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design
Peak Design 65W Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at REIShop at REI
Charger Evo Lock-On Grips$27.19 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Lizard Skins Charger Evo Lock-On Grips Electric$24.58 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comVPN
Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.
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Bags
Dry bags
For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.
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Tuff Sack 5-55L Dry Bag$79.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Osprey Packs Wildwater 15L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$24.75 was $45 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Vapor 16 Dry Bag$17.49 was $24.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 35$48.73 was $65 at REIShop at REICarry-on backpack (35–45L)
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Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Matador GloberiderSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Go Carry-On 44L Backpack$180 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Osprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 was $265 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDaypack (15–25L)
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Carry-on suitcase (hard shell)
Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.
Packing cubes
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Laundry bag / travel detergent
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Checked luggage / rolling duffel
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Osprey Daylite Wheeled Duffel 85$221 was $295 at REIShop at REI
Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler XT 90L Wheeled Duffel Bag Midnight$349 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Big Agnes Stagecoach Duffel 45 L Rolling Wheeled Luggage$300 at REIShop at REI
Cargo Hauler 90L Duffel Bag (Discontinued)$149 was $199 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekBuy it used: REI Re/Supply sells gear like this for less. See used gear
Checked suitcase
Bugs and health
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
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Travel first aid kit
Sun and heat
Reef-safe sunscreen
Some islands fine you for the regular stuff.
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Polarized sunglasses
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Zeal Isabelle Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$67.03 was $149 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Smith Cheetah Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$93 was $155 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Ray-Ban Wayfarer Oval Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$171 was $244 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Knockaround Junipers Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$17.50 was $35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSleep
Packable blanket
Lows around 28°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.
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Our pickOriginal Puffy Blanket - Seascape$99.95 at rumplShop at rumpl
Original Puffy Solid 2-Person Blanket$200 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comRumpl Original Puffy Solid 2-Person Blanket Seascape$200 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
National Park Original Puffy 1-Person Blanket$99.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comWater and food
Reusable water bottle
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Nice to have
You could skip every one of these
What to wear
Waterproof boot spray
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Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REIShop at REI
Nikwax Fabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof DUO-Pack Spray$18.85 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Nikwax Fabric & Leather Waterproofing Spray for Footwear$12.95 at REIShop at REIGaiters
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Sarong / light cover-up
Doubles as a towel, a scarf, and a cover-up where one's expected.
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O'Neill Women's Saltwater Essentials Teddy Printed Mini Cover-Up Dress$43.93 was $64 at REIShop at REI
Roxy Women's Golden Glow Cover-Up Dress$24.93 was $50 at REIShop at REI
O'Neill Women's Belizin Long-Sleeve Cover-Up Tunic$39.93 was $58 at REIShop at REI
Free Fly Women's Elevate Lightweight Cover-Up$56.73 was $84 at REIShop at REIMoney and documents
Passport holder
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Luggage locks (TSA)
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Matador BetaLockSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Knack TSA-Approved Lock$16 at Knack BagsShop at Knack Bags
Pacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REIShop at REI
Travel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle CreekPower and phone
Short cables (USB-C)
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Language app
A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.
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Bags
Compression sacks
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Compression Stuff Sack$37.46 was $49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil 8L Compression Sack Atoll$39.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Pack-It Compression Sack Set$25 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
REI Co-op Lightweight Compression Stuff Sack$23.95 at REIShop at REIToiletry bag (hanging)
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Bugs and health
Sun and heat
Lip balm with SPF
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Sleep
Hand warmers
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Smartwool Isto Hand Warmer - Women's$35 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Zippo HeatBank 9s Rechargeable Hand Warmer and Power Bank$34.93 was $50.95 at REIShop at REI
Zippo HeatBank 6+ Pro Hand Warmer and Power Bank$34.93 was $50.95 at REIShop at REI
Ignik Hand Warmers - Multipack$17.95 at REIShop at REIThe basics
You own most of these. We are just making sure they make it in.
What to wear
Everyday pants
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Our pickWild Rye Emmett Overalls$123 at Wild RyeShop at Wild Rye
Backcountry Wasatch Ripstop Everyday Pant - Men's$49.50 was $99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
GOREWEAR Everyday Track Pant - Women's$72 was $120 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Ambato Wide Leg Everyday Pant - Women's$38 was $95 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiThe basics
Sleepwear
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Pendleton Pajama Set - Women's$74.63 was $99.50 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Scotch Plaid Flannel Pajamas - Men's$89.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sundays Lounge Shirt - Men's$27.98 was $69.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Classic Lounge Shirt - Women's$22.73 was $64.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comReusable shopping bag
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Toiletries kit
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Pelican DK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Pack-It Hanging Toiletry Bag$40 at Eagle Creek15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Eagle Creek
Osprey Packs Toiletry Kit Daylite Hanging Night Shift$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Toiletry Kit Daylite Hanging$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comTravel-size toothpaste + brush
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Our pickMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Matador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price at Matador15% off with CHRISANDSARAShop at Matador
Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Dr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95 at REIShop at REI
Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
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Trio Lantern + Phone Charger$79.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignShop at Peak Design
LuminAID Trio Lantern + Phone Charger$79.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Charger Evo Single Compound Grips$10.12 was $10.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comUnderwear
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Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Everyday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
REI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REIShop at REI
REI Co-op Women's Merino Bikini Underwear$27.95 at REIShop at REISocks
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Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
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Earbuds
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Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIShop at REI
Shokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REIShop at REI
Soundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REIShop at REI
Shokz OpenFit Air Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$120 at REIShop at REI
Nail clippers
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Sewing kit / safety pins
Take this list with you
Open it again when you are standing over the suitcase.