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I want to be clear: I am not an Outdoors Person.

7 Things I Always Pack for My Yearly Fall Trip to Acadia National Park

), so it was an easy sell.

Im a full-on Acadia stan.

My Carhartt overalls form the basis of this approach and are a wardrobe staple when Im in Maine.

Carhartt Rugged Flex Loose Fit Canvas Bib Overalls

Ilovethis jacket: The hood is big enough to keep my (rather sizable!)

dome dry, and the small is perfectly oversized on me.

(At least once per visit, if not more.)

Columbia Hikebound Rain Jacket

And though thats not the end of the world, Ipersonallylike the things I use regularly to look nice!

(Also, birding gear that makes it look like youre going tohuntthe birds: why??)

That definitely turned out to be the case!

Columbia Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Amped

while maintaining its structure.

Bean Zip-Top Boat and Tote

L.L.

(And if youre heading to a different destination, check out hisother national park guides.)

Nocs Provisions Field Issue 10x32

More travel books should include fun details like this!!

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Fjällräven Kånken Backpack

L.L. Bean Zip-Top Boat and Tote

Acadia: The Complete Guide: Acadia National Park & Mount Desert Island by James Kaiser