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Packing Essentials
Packing Essentials

The following master packing list will help you remember which items you want to take along on your next trip. Make a copy to review as you begin packing.

Essentials
Air and other tickets, confirmation documents, Eurailpass, etc.
Briefcase and business-related documents or goods
Business cards
Camera and camera bag
Camera batteries (including spare, regardless of camera type)
Camera film and/or memory card (extra film and/or spare memory card)
Camera flash attachment with batteries
Cell phone
Drivers license (or international license if required)
Emergency contact information
Eyeglass case
Eyeglasses (and spare pair) or contact lenses, plus your prescription
Foreign currency
Gear for rechargeable batteries
Health insurance card and/or Medicare card
International certificate of vaccination (if needed at destination)
Laptop computer
Luggage ID tags
Money belt and passport carrier
Passport and visas
Pens
Photocopies of passport pages, visas, plastic cards, drivers license, medical cards (with the phone numbers to call in case of problems)
Plastic (debit cards, credit cards, bank card, telephone card)
Prescription drugs
Proof of insurance (if driving your own car)
Registration material (for conferences)
Road maps or GPS system for self-drive trip
Student ID
Telephone numbers (business associates, friends, etc.) needed at the destination
Travel alarm and watch
Travelers checks
Travel journal
Voltage adapter and plug adapters
Wallet and cash

Also…
Address book, for postcards
Antidiarrheal meds/antibiotics
Aspirin and other pain killers
Books, playing cards or other entertainment items
Combination lock or locks (for luggage as needed, meeting TSA requirements)
Decongestants or other aids in case of a cold, including tissues
Earplugs
Eyeshades (for sleeping while flying)
Food for the flight
Foreign language dictionary
Foreign phrase book or handheld electronic device for phrases
Gifts (for business associates, for hosts, for children)
Guide books or other literature on destination
Inflatable pillow (for long flights)
iPod
Notebooks
Portable printer and scanner
Sleeping pills
Stapler and staples
Time adjustment aids such as Melatonin or herbal teas
Tourist maps
Tums or other digestive aids
Vitamins

Personal Items
Body lotion
Contact lens case and lotions
Curling iron
Dental floss
Deodorant
Detergent, soap
Electric or manual razor, with blades for manual
Face creams
Feminine hygiene products
Hand and face soap with container
Hand cleansers and antibacterial towelettes
Hairbrush and comb
Hair curlers
Hair dryer
Hair spray and mousse
Hand lotion
Insect repellent
Laundry soap
Lint remover
Makeup
Shampoo and conditioner
Shaving cream and after shave
Skin cleanser
Sunglasses
Sunscreen and lip balm
Suntan lotion
Toothbrush and toothpaste

Clothes and Accessories
Bathrobe and slippers
Belt or suspenders
Blouses
Coat
Dresses
Dress suit or tuxedo
Evening bag
Footwear (boots, heels, men’s dress shoes, sandals, sneakers, thongs, walking shoes)
Gloves or mittens
Hat (for winter, rain, sun, style, as needed)
Jackets
Jeans
Jewelry
Nightgown or pajamas
Scarves
Shorts
Skirts
Shirts
Slips
Slacks
Socks
Sweater
Ties
T-shirts
Underwear
Waterproof poncho or other heavy-duty rainwear
Women’s hose or tights
Zip-off pants

Activity Gear
Beachrobe
Binoculars
Camping gear (see below)
Golf balls and tees
Golf clubs
Golf shoes
Hiking boots
Running clothes and shoes
Ski boots
Ski clothes
Skis
Swimsuit
Tennis balls
Tennis racket

Other
Blanket
Compass
Fanny pack
Flashlight with extra batteries and bulbs
Flat rubber drain plug
Hangers (esp. for skirts)
Nylon cord/clothes line
Nylon duffel (folded) or other spare foldable bag
Plastic bags (for laundry, wet swimsuits, etc)
Portable fan (handheld, battery-operated)
Rip-stop repair tape
Rubbing alcohol
Scrub brush
Sealable plastic bags
Sewing kit with safety pins
Small backpack/daypack
Small towel and washcloth
Snack foods (dried fruits, nuts, crackers)
Stationery, envelopes, and stamps
Toilet paper
Travel iron or steamer
Travel reading light
Umbrella
Water bottle

For Children
Baby bottles, brushes and accessories
Diapers and diaper wipes
Formula
Night light
Nightwear
Personal medications, children’s aspirin, etc.
Seasonal clothing including outerwear
Shoes
Small personal suitcase
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toys and books

For Pets
Carrying case
Collar or harness
Health certificate (proof of current vaccinations)
ID tags
Pet food and dishes
Pet toys

Camping Equipment
Blister kit
Cook kit
Cup
Ground cloth
First Aid booklet
Fork and spoon
Knife-sharpening stone
Matches
Pocket knife with tools
Sheet bag for hostels
Sleeping bag and pad
Small First Aid kit
Snake bite kit
Stove and fuel
Tent
Water purification tablets
Water filter
As well as compass, flashlight, hiking boots, insect repellent, toilet paper and water bottle, previously listed

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