Here's
the short version of the full 'what to pack' page,
for those who don't want all the detail. Such a page, being brief is going
to have its shortcomings and you will need to read a few bits of the full what
to pack page to understand some of it.
Consider this a check-list of not what you should take, but rather what you
should not leave without. The list is designed to be minimal and includes the
clothes you wear to travel. You can keep it basic and go with only the below
items to pack light and keep a small bag or you can add to it as you see fit
and depending on your trip and preference. But remember less is always more.
Many items have been left intentionally vague and several depend
on destination and trip. Again have a read of the main what to page for more
info on any item(s) listed. Feel free to print this and use it as a checklist.
Okay enough talking, here we go:
» Something to wear..
T-shirt
Long Sleeved shirt
Short Sleeved shirt (or another long-sleeved one) and/or polo shirt
Thin Fleece
Between four and half a dozen pairs of socks and under-wear
Two pairs or trousers
A long-ish shirt and bra (if you need one)
Baseball hat, sun hat, insulated hat (depending on the climate)
Swimming gear (depending on the trip)
Shoes and/or sandals
» Some gadgets..
Camera
and spare battery for
Mini LED torch or head light (depending on the trip)
Mobile/Cell phone (smart phone with music player and Wi-Fi/internet best)
Alarm clock, if not on phone
Calculator
Chargers and plug adaptor if needed
» The important bits..
ATM
and credit card
Some emergency cash
Sun glasses (depending on trip)
If you need them glasses and contacts lenses
Wash kit
Mosquito net and duct tape to fasten (depending on the trip, i.e. African)
Documents: emergency number, insurance, passport, flight details, vaccination certificates, etc.
Guidebook
» A few overlooked bits..
Pen
and notepad
Packet of tissues
A snack
Sarong
Towel
Sleeping sac (if budget trip)
Entertainment whatever you need/like: book(s)/magazine(s)/cards/MP3 player/smart phone/handheld games console/Suduko/etc.
Umbrella or waterproof shell (depending on trip/climate)
Earplugs, eye mask
» If it is going to be cold..
Replace thin fleece with mid-weight fleece
Colder? Add thermal vest/jeggings and a thick fleece jacket style to mid-weigh or thin fleece
Really cold? Add down jacket, gloves, thick socks, an outer windproof shell and thermal leggings
» Putting it all together..
Money
belt
Mini padlock and cable lock
A bag (shoulder) for day use
Little bags, nets or such little to keep everything organised and together in your bag.
A bag/pack to put it all in.
Comment: I just want to thank you for your informative page 'What to
Pack' on your website. I have been designing and illustrating a travel
infographic to be published in a forthcoming Lonely Planet book: "How To
Land A Jumbo Jet". As I've incorporated some of your great advice and
tips, I thought you may be interested to see it. I have listed Travel Independent website as a
source. Kind Regards - Hannah.
See the infographic here.
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