Deb’s Ultimate Packing List
Ready to go… maybe!!
What to pack can be one of the most challenging aspects of travelling, so I have put together what I consider the Ultimate Packing List. There will be changes based on where you are going, what you are doing, and how long you are going for but I feel it is a pretty good starting point. I hope it gives you some inspiration and please add a comment if you think I have missed anything really important.
Carry-on Bag
Travel & medication documentation
Phone / iPad / laptop
Chargers for phone, iPad, and laptop
Relevant Country Adaptors (optional - for airport stopovers)
Battery powerpacks (must go in hand luggage)
1 x change of clothes (in case your checked-in bag goes missing)
Mini bathroom bag: toothbrush, mini toothpaste, floss, mini mouthwash, small roll-on deodorant, chapstick, & personal hygiene items (nothing over 100g)
Prescription Drugs & Medication
Jewellery
Brush/comb
Headphones, ear plugs, eye mask, neck pillow
Light jacket
Book / puzzle / magazine
Camera
Portable luggage scales (you don’t want to leave anything at the airport because you’ve gone over your bag weight limit)
Most importantly - chocolate or lollies :-)
Travel Security - wearing
Money belt
RFID protection card wallet - keep your cards safe
Check-in Suitcase
Clothes
Socks (Max!!)
Lightweight jacket
Always throw in a summer and winter outfit - regardless of weather
Layers
Comfortable walking shoes
Underwear & PJ’s
Dressy & casual clothes
Hat/sun visor/cap
Swimmers
Plastic laundry bag
Jacket/Raincoat
Sunglasses
Jewellery
Toiletries
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash
Brush, comb, hair ties
Deodorant, perfume, aftershave
Makeup, remover wipes
Hair products
Face & skin products
Personal hygiene items
Shaver, trimmer
Hair dryer/straightener
Travel Health Kit
Medication
Sun screen
Pain relievers
Insect Repellant
Motion sickness tablets
Hand sanitiser
Comfort Items
Ergonomic pillow
Teddy (yes, this is essential)
Kitchen sink :-)
After returning from a 4 week trip overseas I have now decided to pack differently - more wisely. Lugging heavy suitcases around and trying to squish all your items in to be able to do up the zipper is not fun or easy, so once you have all the items you think you really need - rethink. Remember that you can buy most things you require in other countries, ie. bathroom products, pharmaceuticals, and even food! Remember you may also wish to purchase souvenirs for loved ones back home, so you will need space and weight allowance for that.
So now that you have your suitcases packed and ready to go, you have to ask yourself:
Do I need 10 sets of clothes
Do I need a steam iron
Do I need a hair dryer (most hotels have these)
Do I need three different types of moisturisers
Do I need a first aid kit that includes everything for minor surgery
Pillow - if you prefer to take your own you can always cut it in half (I did and it works)
Deb
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