# Travel tips

Your travel essentials. Use the travel packing list to stay organized, and get tips on staying sun-safe, charged up and more.

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  **Travel checklist**  
  Spend less time packing and more time adventuring.  
  [Read more](/content/en/explore/travel-checklist/index.html)
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  **Sun safety tips**  
  Enjoy nice weather safely with these sun protection tips.  
  [Read more](/content/en/explore/sun-safety/index.html)
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  **How to choose a travel adapter**  
  Keep your devices charged and running on your trip.  
  [Read more](/content/en/explore/how-to-choose-a-travel-adapter/index.html)
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  **How to choose bug spray and bug nets**  
  Ways to battle mosquitos, black flies or ticks when it’s bug season outside.  
  [Read more](/content/en/explore/how-to-choose-bug-spray-and-bug-nets/index.html)

## Recent articles

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  November 20, 2025  
  **MEC Digital Catalogue Fall/Winter 2025 edition**  
  The MEC catalogue is back — in a new and different way.  
  [Read more](/content/en/article/mec-digital-catalogue/index.html)
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  November 5, 2025  
  **MEC Nanaimo is now open**  
  We're so excited to announce the opening of an all-new MEC store centrally located in Nanaimo.  
  [Read more](/content/en/article/mec-nanaimo/index.html)
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  October 21, 2025  
  **Your Breathe Outdoors gift cards are welcome at MEC**  
  [Read more](/content/en/article/breathe-outdoors-gift-cards-welcome-at-mec/index.html)
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  June 12, 2025  
  **MEC gives back to trails for July long weekend**  
  On June 28, 25% of all MEC Label sales will go towards trail access, advocacy and education across Canada.  
  [Read more](/content/en/article/trail-giveback-2025/index.html)