The Ultimate Packing List


Travel On The Dollar
February 20, 2019  •  4 min(s) read

Travel packing checklistPacking your bags for that exotic trip is not an easy task. Especially, when you have to remember all the essentials and things-not-to-carry. Apart from these, there are financial things and chores to remember before you leave your home.

So to make your life simpler, here’s a list of some things one should remember to carry. Remember that this is a comprehensive list and not everything may be required for your trip. Pack light, travel light:

 

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Essentials Finances
  • Passport (check validity)
    Most countries require you have minimum 6 months of validity at the date of departure.
  • Visa (if applicable)
    Double check on the start and end dates of the visa. Some countries issue visa with a start date as the issue date.
  • Tickets and itinerary (airline, train, bus etc.)
    Keep print-outs handy. Some countries require print-outs to be able to enter the airport during departure.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any other important documents
    Immigration documents, vaccination certificates, letters of employment, etc.
  • Backpack / suitcase / sports bag
  • Notebook
    Take notes wherever you go.
  • Addresses and list of important contacts or numbers
    Friends, relatives, ICE, embassies, etc.
  • Pencils, Pens
    To fill landing forms and notes.
 
Clothes Clothes Accessories
  • Boots, shoes, sneakers, flip-flops
  • Undergarments
  • Dress shirts, long-sleeved shirts
  • Dresses, skirts
  • Jacket / light jacket
  • Jeans, shorts, pants or trousers
  • Jumper, sweater or fleece
  • Long or thermal underwear (in case of winter)
  • Pyjamas/Sleepwear
  • Sarong (in case of beaches)
  • Socks
  • Swimming gear
  • T-shirts, singlets
  • Cap / Hat
  • Belt
  • Cotton handkerchief or tissues
  • Jewelry
  • Raincoat / umberalla
  • Safety pins
  • Scarf
  • Sewing kit
  • Ski glasses (in case of winter destinations)
  • Sunglasses
  • Ties (if traveling on business)
 
Toiletries First-Aid Kits
  • Anti-bacterial cream
  • Comb or brush
  • Condoms and/or contraceptive pills
  • Contact lens or glasses
  • Cotton buds
  • Dental floss
  • Deodorant
  • Earplugs
  • Fingernail clippers
  • Hair products (gel, spray etc.)
  • Lip balm
  • Mirror
  • Moisturizer (face and body)
  • Razors, Shaving cream
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Sleeping pills
  • Soap
  • Sunscreen and after sun cream
  • Talcum/baby powder
  • Tampons and pads
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste
  • Band aids
  • Compression bandages
  • Diarrhea tablets
  • Insect and/or mosquito repellent
  • Iodine/hydrogen peroxide
  • Medicines/prescription Drugs
  • Motion sickness tablets
  • Paracetamol, Tylenol etc.
  • Replacement/re-hydration salts sachets
  • Small scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Vitamin pills
  • Water purifying tablets
  • Yellow Fever certificate or International Certificate of Vaccination (if necessary)
 

Rules for carry-on liquids
What kind of every-day use liquids can or cannot be carried inside the airplane. List of policies on carry-on liquids from TSA’s policy page.

 

 
Other Items
  • Backpack rain cover *
    Depending on your destination, a good cover on backpack is essential for rainy days.
  • Batteries *
    Usually AA or AAA sized ones, but this applies to all the batteries you may need for the equipment you’re carrying.
  • Books *
    Travel guides or your favorite ones.
  • Bottled water *
    Although not essential, you may want to carry an empty bottle which can be filled from airport fountains after security check-in.
  • Camera, film, batteries, Memory Cards *
  • Chewing gum or mints *
    Keep these in your cabin bag and start chewing on it as soon as the flight descends, prevents popping ears.
  • Combo or key locks *
  • Duct tape
  • Eating utensils
  • Electrical adapter and plug converter *
  • Fishing line
  • Flashlight or torch *
  • Frisbee, hackey sack, ball, pack of cards or other recreational items
  • Gifts are always appreciated while travelling
  • Guidebooks *
    How about using Evernote for saving your guides online and accessing it while you’re traveling? This helps packing lighter.
  • Inflatable travel pillow *
  • International driving license *
    If you plan on driving in a foreign country, then IDP is a must.
  • International Student Identification Card – For discounts worldwide *
  • iPod, MP3 player etc. *
  • Laptop, adapter *
  • Laundry detergent
  • Maps *
    How about Google Maps instead?
  • Mini camera tripod
  • Mobile phone or SIM card *
  • Mosquito net or repellent
  • Passport photos *
  • Phone card – Both for local and international calls
  • Photocopies of important documents in case they are stolen *
    Tips on what do you if your documents are stolen?
  • Phrase books or dictionaries *
  • Pillow or pillowcase to stuff with clothes *
  • Plastic bags *
  • Charger for electrical items *
  • Resume and work references (if working)
  • Sleep sheet / bag / mat *
  • Swiss Army knife *
  • Toilet paper *
  • Towels, beach and otherwise *
  • Travel alarm clock
  • Universal sink plug
  • Watch *
  • Wet wipes/Baby wipes *
  • Ziplock bags *


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