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My Basic Packing List These items are what I tend to take on every trip that I go on: Land, Air or Sea, don’t forget these items. “Sleepsack”: if you are taking a red-eye, or international flight I always bring what I call my sleep sack.
- Ear Plugs
- Eyeshield
- Benedryl, Melatonin, or other sleep aid
- Wet Wipes/Baby Wipes
- Kleenex
Main Packing List for every Trip
- Empty Water bottle (fill at airport after security)
- Extra pair of earplugs
- take # of days you will be on the trip, divide by 2, then choose outfits that can be interchangeable or just add a scarf/hat/necklace to change your look this will save you loads of room. PACK ONLY WHAT YOU KNOW YOU USE ON A DAILY BASIS, AND CANNOT REPLACE AT YOUR DESTINATION IF NEEDED.
- Shirts
- Lazy Jane Tshirt (to lounge in)
- 1 weather appropriate dress that you can dress up or down depending on the occasion
- Thin sweater – I prefer fleece as it doesn’t take up much room
- Scarf – to match shirts
- Bandana
- leggings/jeggings – take up less space and lighter (#everyouncecounts)
- shoes (1 quick slip on/off pair, and 1 sturdy pair — wear sturdy pair onto the plane)
- Undergarments
- socks
- Toiletries
- Laundry Detergent – especially if longer than 7 days
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Retainer
- Makeup
- Razor
- Q-tips
- Floss
- Aleve
- Benedryl itch cream
- Bandaids
- Pepto Bismol
- Personal Medications
- Contacts/glasses
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Dry-shampoo
- Personal hygiene supplies
- Brush
- Hair conditioner oil/spray
- Sunblock/Aloe – if location appropriate
- DEET – I use Jungle Juice from REI – if location appropriate
- Body Glide
- Personal Security & Financial
- Photo ID
- Credit Card/Debit Card – make sure to call your bank and notify them of your travels
- Cash at least $100 in your purse in the local currency
- Maps in electronic or paper copy
- Itinerary and addresses to accommodations
- Leave your itinerary with someone – so they know exactly where you will be if they need to come looking
- Electronics/Camera Equipment
- See my Camera Equipment for a list of what I use while traveling
- Computer or Ipad
- Camera and phone charger
- Phone
- Headphones/Earbuds
What would you add to this list?
Other Packing Lists worth noting:
Road Trip Packing List – with list for your dog too
Packing for Airbnb or Hostel Packing for a cruise]]>