Maine’s Summer Weather Is Unpredictable—Here’s What to Pack for Visits This Season, According to a Local

As a travel writer, I’m often asked by friends and family for vacation-planning advice. I’ve helped plan everything from low-key European beach trips to quick weekend getaways from NYC. But since I grew up in a stunning summertime destination along the East Coast, no question comes up more frequently than: What do I pack for Maine?

When visiting my home state, it can be tricky to know how to pack. You plan the trip dreaming of sunny days on the coast, but the area can also get rainy days and chilly nights even during the summer—so you have to pack plenty of options when it comes to your travel wardrobe. Here are the go-to items that I always put in my suitcase for summer trips to Maine.

Continue reading to learn more about packing for Maine, written by Liz Provencher.

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I’m also a fan of the venerable Sawyer Squeeze. Just collect water and drink!

Trey French
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Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.

Sean Gold
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I’m not a fan of bugs, so Sawyer Picaridin spray is always in my pack.

Isis Briones
Writer and Editor