Rules, not Amazon
- ESTA — entry, print + phone.
- America the Beautiful pass — buy at the first park gate if you are visiting two or more. Not an Amazon listing.
- Tipping — cash helps in small towns. See culture shock.
- Voltage — US is 120V. Dual-voltage chargers are fine; hair tools often are not. Check the tiny print.
Buy in the UK before you fly
UK buys below use amazon.co.uk. The after-landing items use amazon.com.
| Item | Why | Product |
|---|---|---|
| TSA-approved padlock | US security can open these without cutting the zipper. | TSA-approved padlock. Master Lock 4696D B01BH5CVV2 is a colour and pack menu (and piece-count fields disagree), so this stays a search. |
| Universal adapter | Covered in tech. | Universal adapter |
| RFID-ish document wallet | Hotels and coaches. | Document wallet |
Buy after you land
These are amazon.com searches, tag v00ko-20, for after you land. A drugstore still works if you do not want a delivery.
| Item | Listing |
|---|---|
| Sunscreen | Sunscreen SPF 50 |
| Soft cooler | Soft cooler bag |
| Sunglasses | Sunglasses |
| Insect repellent | Insect repellent |
| Water bottle | Reusable water bottle |
| First aid | First aid kit |
| Prepaid SIM | Prepaid SIM card USA |
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