of hard cash (in $20 bills). Passport. Plane/train/rental car ... sunscreen, hand sanitizer. Medicines and vitamins ...
Whether you’re traveling for five days or five weeks, here’s what you’ll need to bring. Remember to pack light to enjoy the sweet freedom of true mobility. Happy travels!
CLOTHING
TOILETRIES
OPTIONAL BRING-ALONGS
Shirts (up to 5,
Toiletries kit with soap,
Picnic supplies
long- and short-sleeve) Pants/shorts (2) Underwear and socks (5)
Swimsuit Sleepwear/loungewear DOCUMENTS, MONEY & TRAVEL INFO Money belt or neck wallet Debit card
(for ATM withdrawals)
Inflatable pillow
Insect repellent
Laundry soap
Tiny lock
Clothesline
Universal drain-stopper
Small towel/washcloth
Office supplies
Travel alarm/wristwatch
Address list
Sewing kit
Postcards/photos
Earplugs
Emergency stash
Hairdryer
of hard cash (in $20 bills)
Duct tape
Sealable plastic baggies
Credit card(s)
from home Book Gifts Hostel sheet
ELECTRONICS Smartphone/mobile phone
Plane/train/rental car
documents + vouchers
Digital camera
Driver’s license Student ID/hostel card
Small binoculars
(with prescriptions)
Small packet of tissues
Passport
Small flashlight
Glasses/contacts/sunglasses
Tie or scarf
Fold-up tote bag
First-aid kit
Sweater/lightweight fleece
Water bottle
Medicines and vitamins
Shoes (1-2)
Jacket (water-resistant)
shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, sunscreen, hand sanitizer
Tablet, ereader, or
portable media player
Hotel confirmation emails
Laptop
Health/travel insurance info
USB flash drive
Guidebooks and maps
GPS device
Notepad and pen
Headphones/earbuds
Journal
Chargers and batteries
Small day pack
Plug adapter(s)
If you plan to carry on your luggage, note that all liquids must be in threeounce or smaller containers and fit within a single quart-size baggie. For details, see https://www.tsa.gov/travel.
