DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT
Passport
Money Belt
ATM/Credit Card
Plane Tickets
Eurail Passes
Photocopies of Passport, tickets, rail passes
Camera
Hand Sanitizer
CLOTHING LIST
3 Bottoms – choose 3 of the following:
Jeans
Pants
Capris/Gauchos
Skirt
Dress
4 Tops – choose 4 of the following:
Short Sleeve Tee Shirt
Long Sleeve Tee Shirt
Cami
Stretch Oxford
Dressy Top
Cardigan or Sweater
Outerwear for spring– choose 1 of the following:
Lightweight trench
Lightweight rain jacket
Blazer
Sleepwear
1-3 silk scarves
1 lightweight wrap
4 pairs of Socks (if laundering in sink) otherwise 7 pairs
4 pairs of Underwear (if laundering in sink) otherwise 7 pairs
2 bras
1 pair Walking Shoes or Walking Sandals
Handbag/Tote
1 pair dressy shoes/sandals (optional)
1 pair waterproof sandals for hostels (optional)
Sarong (optional)
Hat (optional)
LAUNDRY KIT
Clothes line
Soap Packet/ Travel Suds (can also be used as shampoo and soap if you are hardcore)
Sink Stopper
Spot Remover
Inflatable Hangers (optional)
TOILETRIES
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Floss
All in one Shampoo/Conditioner
Shower Gel
Lotion
Deodorant
Razor
Makeup
Face Soap, Moisturizer
Hair Products
Glasses/Glass Case
Extra Contact Lenses
Contact Lens Solution and Case
FIRST AID & MEDICINE KIT
Bandaids
Blister Kit/Moleskin
Immodium AD
Pain Reliever
Vitamins
Prescription Medicine
OTHER STUFF
Packtowel (to help dry clothes, or for hostels)
Packlock (for hostels)
Small Flashlight (handy for overnight train trips, hostels, etc.)
Travel Clock
Handiwipes
Kleenex Packets
Plastic Grocery Bags (good for dirty clothes or for shoes)
Zip Loc Baggies in different sizes (I can’t tell you what you’ll need them for you’ll just be happy you have them)
Duct Tape
Safety Pins
Travel Journal
Guidebooks pages (tear out pages you need or photocopy)
Maps
Stuff Sack
Packing Cube
Plug adapter
SELF CATERING NEEDS
Corkscrew
Plastic Plate
Eating utensils
Cup
Travel wine glass
Handiwipes
Flask
This list is a rough guideline which you should tweak and customize to fit your own needs. DO NOT bring everything on this list; you’ll be guilty of overpacking. Remember it’s the little things that add up so cut corners where possible and look for things that do double duty.
Before your departure date it’s best to check the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website for any changes in carry on guidelines. Currently (as of 9/26/06) liquid or gel based toiletries must be placed in a single, clear, quart size, zip top bag. Place anything liquid, gel, or aerosol based in a 3 oz. container or smaller. In addition to keeping us safer these guidelines also force us to cut down on the amount of toiletries we bring. The actual container has to measure 3 oz. or less, that means for instance you can’t roll up a tube of toothpaste in to a 3 oz. size, the container itself must be no larger than 3 oz. Check with TSA for exceptions, such as breast milk, formula, and prescription medication.