The Real 11 Essentials No Washington Resident Can Live Without

Whether you live in the Puget Sound to Walla Walla, or Spokane all the way up to Bellingham, there's a certain culture to being a true Washingtonian. Despite the fact our weather patterns are a bit varied, there are certain essentials that we couldn't live without here in the Evergreen State.

We have certain foods, activities, beverages, clothing and other gear that make life a bit easier and makes us have something in common with our friends and neighbors in all 39 counties. Wait until you see the list of essentials in the gallery below, and see if you agree!

Washington State: The Quirks, Pains, and Joys We All Can Relate to

If you live on the western side of the state, you're probably used to a rainy and snowy fall and winter, with pockets of sun in the spring and long, lazy (and sunny) summer days and nights. The rest of the state either gets sunshine pretty much all year long mixed in with a taste of all five seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Wildfire, and Fall.

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Washington State Is Such a Vibe, As the Kids Say

We have a laid-back vibe for the most part and it's something that we sometimes can take for granted, but we always cherish.

We love our outdoor sports, coffee, layered clothes (no matter the season), and our food. Try to pry them out of our cold, dead hands if you want to, but you won't make it too far past the Washington border before you notice how different we truly are here in Washington!