Packing List
You won’t need everything on this list, nor does this list include everything you’ll need – but it can help you think about items you want to take.
Paperwork and Documentation
- Passport
- Photocopy of passport
- Drivers license
- Insurance cards / information
- Travel itinerary
- Reservation and confirmation numbers for air travel
- Airline tickets
- Address book
- Copies of prescriptions and generic names
Money
- Cash
- Travelers checks
- Credit cards
- ATM cards
- Long distance calling card
Toiletries
- Soap
- Facial cleanser
- Lotion
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Razor
- Shaving cream
- Comb / brush
- Nail clippers
- Nail file
- Q-Tips
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Dental floss
- Sunscreen
- Towel / washcloth
- Lip balm
- Insect repellant
Clothing
Try to coordinate around a central color so you can mix and match items. Consider taking items you can use to layer outfits instead of taking heavy limited-use items.
- Undergarments
- Socks
- Pantyhose
- Pants / Jeans
- Skirts
- Belts
- Shirts / Blouses
- Sweaters / Sweatshirts
- Scarves
- Handkerchief
Electrical
- Travel alarm clock
- Power converters and adaptors
- Flashlight
- Hair dryer
- Curling iron
- Travel iron
- Camera
- Film
- Digital camera / memory card
- Charging cords for all electronic devices
Night gear
- Pajamas
- Robe
- Slippers
- Sleeping mask
- Ear plugs
Shoes
- Walking shoes
- Arch supports
- Sport shoes
Swimming
- Swimsuit
- Swim wrap
- Swim cap
- Goggles
- Swim shoes
Raingear
- Raincoat / poncho
- Umbrella
Miscellaneous
- Medications
- First aid kit
- Sunglasses
- Glasses (bring an extra pair as well if possible)
- Eyeglass prescription
- Contact lenses with case and cleaning kit (bring extra lenses if possible)
- Transit entertainment (reading material, etc.)
- Wristwatch
- Batteries