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- Bear spray (buy locally)
Carry bear spray on hikes in bear country and learn how to use it. It is not allowed in your flight luggage, so buy it locally.
- City card or museum pass
Covers public transport or many museums for a fixed price. Worth it if you plan several sights a day; compare the price with single tickets.
- ESTA travel authorisation (USA)
To fly or sail to the USA without a visa, you need an approved ESTA if your country is in the Visa Waiver Program. Apply only on the official US government website, ideally 72…
- Mosquito head net
In summer, midges and mosquitoes can come in clouds in the north. A light head net over your hat saves your evenings outdoors.
- National park annual pass
Pays off if you visit several national parks: in the USA the America the Beautiful pass, in Canada the Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Buy it online or at the first park entrance.
- Reef-safe sunscreen
Hawaii bans the sale of sunscreen with oxybenzone or octinoxate, and many cenotes in Mexico allow only biodegradable sunscreen. Check the ingredients.
- Timed-entry tickets for major sights
Many major museums and sights only let you in with a booked time slot and sell out days ahead. Book online before you go.
- Travel guide for the United States
A travel guide for the United States in your language.