PACK SMART. ORGANISE YOUR STUFF.
When travelling far, your suitcase can have many different layers or compartments.
Carry On
Cell phone(with apps to help with language, directions & money conversion)
Charger
Travel speakers
Travel pillow, eye mask and ear plugs
Clothing:
Light-weight clothing that can be layered
Long-sleeved shirts
Sweaters or fleece jacket
T-shirts and tank tops (be respectful of the culture you are visiting)
Pants and/or shorts (cultural note again)
Belt
Socks – wool socks are best for hiking
Comfortable walking shoes
Rain jacket, windbreaker or umbrella
Pajamas/sleepwear
Underwear
Sunglasses and glasses case
Dresses and/or skirts
Jewelry – organize in a mini cube or circlet
Hat or sun visor
Scarf or bandana
Swimsuit or swim trunks – consider a wet/dry organizer
Tip: You can use compression sacs or cubes to reduce the volume of your clothes by up to 80%.
Toiletry Bag Basics:
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, pocket mouthwash
Hair brush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins
Deodorant
Shampoo and conditioner - (depends on the length of your stay)
Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF
Make up packed in a wipeable wristlet
Face wash and/or makeup remover, wipes, cotton pads and q-tips
Night time Moisturizer/Lotion
Lip balm with SPF and lipstick or lip gloss
Personal hygiene items
Feminine hygiene products
Extra contacts, solution, and contact case
Glasses and prescription sunglasses
Prescription medication with the label/script so that you can refill if needed and not be questioned by TSA.
Extras:
Cologne/perfume
Personal mini mirror
Hair products like hairspray, hair gel and beard oil
Shaving kit and extra razors
Sewing kit/clothing care kit, stain remover
Facial tissues & regular tissue
Travel Towel
Scissors, nail clippers, and tweezers (must be in checked luggage)
Travel Health:
First aid kit (bandages, gauze, adhesives, etc.)
Personal prescriptions (copies of scripts)
Pain and fever relievers (also children's strength if you are traveling with kids)
Thermometer
Cold medicines and throat lozenges
Diarrhea/laxative medicines
Allergy medicines
Hydrocortisone cream/antibacterial ointment
Multivitamins
Sunburn relief
Insect repellent/mosquito net/sting reliever
Motion sickness pills or bands
Altitude sickness pills (if you are planning to hike in higher altitudes)
Eye drops
Moleskin
Additional Health Items:
Hand sanitizer or wet wipes
Prescriptions in original packaging (you'll want to make sure you have these in your carry-on bag just in case something were to happen to your checked luggage)
Sleeping medicines
Glasses and glasses case
Items To Keep You Cozy
Technology:
Mobile device and charger
Laptop, iPad, or E-reader and charger(s)
Headphones (consider noise-reducing headphones if you're sensitive to sound)
Camera and Go Pro/video camera, memory card, and chargers
Electrical converters and adapters
Travel Comfort, Entertainment, and Information:
Travel pillow, blanket, eye mask, and ear plugs
Travel journal and pen (it's awful when you forget your pen!)
Books and magazines
Deck of cards and travel games
Chapstick and lotion – (it's dry up there)
Water bottle – you'll need to fill it up once you get through TSA
Guide books, travel guides, maps, language guides, etc. (if you will need any of these upon arrival at your destination, put it in your carry-on)
In Your Document Folders/Organizers:
Passport/visa(s)
Personal ID/Student ID card – If you're a student, some companies, like Sta Travel, offer discount cards to ensure you get good deals while on the road
Frequent flyer card(s) and other loyalty program card numbers (ex: hotel chains)
Cash and credit card(s) – Call your credit card companies before you travel to inform them of your travel (otherwise they might turn them off to prevent perceived fraud)
Health insurance cards/document(s)
Travel insurance information
Reservations and itineraries – print them and save them electronically for easy access
Hotel and/or tour contact information
Transportation tickets (plane, train, bus, car, etc.)
Emergency contacts and important addresses
Copies of all these things in case you lose your wallet
Guide books and maps
Travel Safety:
Money belt or hidden pocket
Neck wallet
Undercover Bra Stash for credit cards and cash only
Leg wallet
Incognito All Terrain Money Belt which looks like a real belt!
Luggage Travel Lock
Reflective clothing and luggage accessories
Bring a headlamp or mini flashlight, better to be safe than sorry.
Prepare 'Back Home' For Absence:
Have the post office hold your mail
Stop newspaper delivery
Set up an email autoresponder (unless you plan to be connected)
Arrange for care of pets, lawn, and plants
Pre-pay your bills
Prearrange school absences for children and get any home study assignments required
Empty refrigerator of items that will expire
Unplug appliances
Turn off heater/air conditioner
Turn down water heater
Turn off washing machine taps
Lock all doors and windows
Set up timed light system
Store valuables in a safe place
Leave house key and trip itinerary with a trusted friend/family member
Leave flight and hotel itineraries with a relative/friend
Reconfirm/check-in online with airline before you Uber, train, or shuttle to the airport
Now you're ready to see the world!
(RETRIEVED BY @writing_slowly)
(Retrieved from Travelling Checklist:
https://www.eaglecreek.com/blog/what-pack-ultimate-travel-packing-checklist.html )