Michigan Packing List Tips by Don_Wright

Luggage and bags: Typical suitcases and travel bags.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Warm coat in the winter, as it can get very cold. Also, it is usually windy in the winter, this can create a wind chill which requires gloves and a hat or hood to protect your skin, if you are going to be out more than just getting out of your car, and going in to a store. And a pair of shoes that can handle the slush and snow on the sidewalks and in the parking lots. On the other hand it can get hot in the summer. Bring typical summer gear. Depending on your sensitivity to the sun, bring a mild sunscreen, as I don't get burned up here, like I do in Florida. We do have four seasons here, so plan according to that.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Nothing special, as everything you need is readily available, although if spending a lot of time in remote areas such as in the Upper Peninsula, you should have extra supplies.

Photo Equipment: No problems, many stores especially in the large cities. If you are traveling outstate areas, you may want to carry extras.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Watch out for blackflies in the Upper Peninsula. Also bears, if you are in a remote area. Just don't leave garbage with food outside nearby your place of staying. They won't break in to your room, but it can be scary hearing them rummaging about just outside. We do have mosquitos in the summer. I use Repel, it works for me.

Miscellaneous: Depending on what you like to do, Michigan has a season and a sport for everbody. From dune buggying, to golf, water and snow skiing, beach activities, boating sailing, it's all here.