What to pack forSaint Pierre and Miquelon
in June
50° / 46°F
15 days of rain this month. Sunset around 9:30pm.Typical June, from ten years of weather
15 days
of rain this month
9:30pm
sunset
Type C/E
plugs
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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 June. 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
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
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Tempa Fleece Hooded Jacket - Women's$75 was $125 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Bacano Fleece Jacket - Women's$87.50 was $175 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Emma Midlayer Fleece Jacket - Women's$110 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Quechua Men's NH500 Warm Hiking Fleece Jacket$55 was $79.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaRain shell (hardshell jacket)
15 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Storm Splitter Rain Shell$135 at Howler BrothersShop at Howler Brothers
Quechua Women's MH100 Waterproof Hiking Rain Jacket$40 was $49.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Quechua Men's Raincut Fullzip Waterproof Rain Jacket$15 was $29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Rain Pro 3 Layer Shell - Men's$499 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comMerino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
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Wedze Women's BL900 Merino Wool Ski Base Layer Top$60 was $99.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaInsulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 46°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
Insulated Puffy Parka Jacket - Women's$152 was $379 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Fuego Hooded Down Jacket - Women's$118 was $295 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiWarm hat (beanie)
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Lightweight Merino Wool Beanie$32 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Simond Adult MT500 Merino Wool Beanie$17 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaSun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
UV hits 7.8 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
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Topo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 was $99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
The North Face Adventure Sun Hoodie - Women's$48.75 was $65 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sombra Sun Hoodie - Men's$35 was $70 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Sombra Sun Hoodie - Women's$52.50 was $75 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiNeck gaiter / buff
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Turtle Fur Micro Fur Fleece Totally Tubular Neck Gaiter$29.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Simond Trek 500 Merino Wool Multi-Position Hiking Neck Gaiter$17 was $24.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Buff x National Parks Coolnet UV Neck Gaiter Great Smoky$24.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comBeach and water
Snorkel set
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Waterproof dry bag 10–20L
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Herschel Supply Dry Bag Backpack 32L Vermillion$130 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Goforth 10.5L Dry Bag$177 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
ALPS Mountaineering Vapor 16 Dry Bag$17.49 was $24.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSun and heat
Reef-safe sunscreen
Some islands fine you for the regular stuff.
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REI members usually get 10% back on full-price gear. Membership is $30, once. How it works
Sunscreen SPF 50
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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
Ray-Ban Wayfarer Oval Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$171 was $244 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Costa Caleta Net 580G Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$174 was $248 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Zeal Bennet Polarized Sunglasses - Women's$59.60 was $149 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comWide-brim sun hat
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Money and documents
AirTag / tracker for bags
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Power and phone
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 Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comPower bank 10k–20k mAh
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Buy it used: REI Re/Supply sells gear like this for less. See used gear
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
Lizard Skins Charger Evo Lock-On Grips Electric$24.58 was $33.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Charger Evo Lock-On Grips$27.19 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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Bugs and health
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
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Bags
Carry-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
Pacsafe Go Carry-On 44L Backpack Jet$180 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Osprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 was $265 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comDaypack (15–25L)
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
Vapor 16 Dry Bag$17.49 was $24.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Osprey Packs Wildwater 15L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$24.75 was $45 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCarry-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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Water and food
Reusable water bottle
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Sleep
Packable blanket
Lows around 46°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.com
Rumpl Original Puffy Solid 2-Person Blanket Seascape$200 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Original Puffy Printed 1-Person Blanket$99.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comNice to have
You could skip every one of these
What to wear
Packable down vest
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Simond Men's MT500 Down Puffer Vest$80 was $119 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Solazo Down Vest - Men's$87.50 was $175 at CotopaxiShop at Cotopaxi
Solazo Down Vest - Women's$87.50 was $175 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiSarong / light cover-up
Doubles as a towel, a scarf, and a cover-up where one's expected.
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Waterproof boot spray
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Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof DUO-Pack Spray$18.85 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Fabric & Leather Spray On Footwear Treatment$12.55 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comSun and heat
Lip balm with SPF
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Money and documents
Passport holder
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Luggage locks (TSA)
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Power 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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Bugs and health
Bags
Toiletry bag (hanging)
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The 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
Patagonia Outdoor Everyday Pant - Men's$75 was $125 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Forclaz Men's Travel 100 Cargo Pants$45 was $59.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon America
Ambato Wide Leg Everyday Pant - Women's$38 was $95 at CotopaxiShop at CotopaxiThe basics
Reusable shopping bag
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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
Classic Lounge Shirt - Women's$22.73 was $64.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Sundays Lounge Shirt - Men's$27.98 was $69.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comChargers (phone)
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Medications + prescriptions
Socks
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Underwear
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Everyday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Everyday Merino Thong Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Simond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon AmericaShop at Decathlon AmericaToiletries kit
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Pelican DK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Toiletry Kit Daylite Hanging$29.95 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.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
Huppy Peppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comCopy of passport
Pen (customs forms)
Earbuds
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Small lock
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Kryptoflex Cable Lock$29.95 at Thousand HelmetsShop at Thousand Helmets
Pacsafe Prosafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
Prosafe 800 Combination Cable Padlock$18.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.com
TSA Cable Lock$15.95 at Backcountry.comShop at Backcountry.comNail clippers
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Sewing kit / safety pins
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