This travel checklist is a maximum amount of items you should ever need on a long trip. It is compiled for the worst case scenario. It will be rare for you to need all items specified on the check list. With careful selection, you should be able to fit all this in one carry-on bag.

One important thing, don’t forget to label your luggage and make sure it is lockable. When packing your main luggage or your carry-on luggage make sure that it is neatly packed.

 

We've put together a travel checklist to help prepare for your trip and avoid items left behind when repacking!

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Travel Bag

Clothes

    Dressy jacket 
    2–4 shirts/T-shirts/blouses/tops ( 1 should be a smart casual/dressy) 2 pairs trousers/skirts ( 1 should be a smart casual dressy) 
    2 pairs of shorts/Skirts 
    1 Sleeping clothes Swimsuit 
    2 Dark cardigan/ sweater/ jumper 
    Rainwear, poncho (avoid umbrella as it is too large) 
    Parka, coat, or equivalent 
    3+ pairs socks 
    3+ pairs undergarments 
    Long T-shirt or sarong [cover-up] necktie, scarf, hair band, bandanna 
    Gloves / mittens Sun hat / knitted cap, hat clip 
    Belt 
    Laundry bag 
    Beach towel

Footwear

    1 pair smart casual/ dressy shoes 
    1 pair walking shoes/boots 
    flip-flops or sandals

First Aid – Medication

    Analgesic of choice 
    Diarrhoea treatment of choice 
    Infection treatment of choice 
    Malaria tablets 
    Tweezers 
    Basic First Aid Kit - bandages, moleskin (other first aid?) 
    menstrual, contraceptive, and/or prophylactic supplies
    Necessary medications

Stay Healthy Products

    Vitamins, 
    (collapsible) plastic water bottle & cup 
    AquaSafeStraw and or AquaSafeBottle (a non chemical or non-mechanical) water purifier 
    Sun Block out/ Sun Screen (preferable with moisturiser), 
    Insect repellent 

Toiletries

     Toothbrush, Tooth cleaner/paste, Dental floss Razor blades 
    Shaving oil/cream 
    After shave Perfume Moisturiser Comb and/or hairbrush 
    Shampoo & Conditioner Bar soap & container 
    Deodorant 
    Nail clippers 
    [unbreakable] mirror 
    Viscose towel (washcloth?) 
    Universal (flat) sink stopper 
    Detergent, spot remover 
    Make up 
    Toilet paper 
    Antibacterial wipes 
    Lip balm 
    Hair bands 

Add-on Specialty Items:

     Camera (lenses, flash, tripod, extra cards & batteries, charger, laptop connection table) 
    Camera film 
    Additional memory card for Camera Additional battery for Camera 
    Mobile (Cellular) telephone charger 
    Laptop computer (flash drive, Power cord/adapters, network cables,) 
    Overseas power converter plugs and/or power converter (check with destination power) 

    Safe Sex 

Miscellaneous Items

     Sun glasses, retainer, case 
    Lens cleaning cloth/supplies, 
    Maps, guidebooks, 
    Phrase books Luggage lock(s) (cable?) 
    Flashlight plus extra batteries 
    Multipurpose tool, scissors (never carry them in Day Pack) 
    Hostel sheet bag (sleeping bag, bivouac sack, blanket) 
    Sewing Repair kit (safety pins, rubber bands, cord sewing kit, including large needle 
    Sealable plastic bags, garbage bags duct/gaffer’s tape (packing tape?)
 

Travel Documentation

    Photocopy of Passport 
    Photocopy of Tickets 
    Medical Papers 
    Insurance Document 
    Address Book 
    Visa documentation 
    Copy of International drivers licence 
    Copy of Visa Card, Credit Cards, Cash Card etc 
    Copy of prescription (spare glasses?) 
    Copy of membership cards, business/calling cards, telephone access numbers 
    Copy of Medical card

Note: All paperwork should be kept in a waterproof plastic bag within the luggage

What Not to pack

    Anything fragile unless in very strong and reliable packaging 
    Food Drinks or Alcohol 
    Expensive or sentimental Jewellery

Wallet/Purse

    Drivers Licence and or ID 
    One Cash Card or Credit Card 
    Small amount of cash 
    Accommodation details
 

Carry-on Luggage

(Back pack or the like)
    Passport 
    Visas 
    Travel Tickets 
    Copy of Tour tickets 
    Copy of accommodation details 
    Photos 
    Vaccination certificates 
    Reading Glasses 
    Sunglasses 
    Inflatable travel pillow 
    Cell Phone (Mobile phone) 
    Toothbrush Small very toothpaste 
    Laptop 
    Watch (to be worn) 
    Whistle (for personal security) 
    Lightweight digital camera 
    Notebook & Pen Diary (to remember your trip) 
    Toilet paper-small roll and place in plastic bag 
    Earplugs (eye mask) [to ease sleep] 
    Reading material (something you don’t mind leaving behind) 
    Something to tie the bag to you if you are sitting down for coffee.

Note: All paperwork should be kept in a waterproof plastic bag within the Travel Day pack 

Security Pouch

Note: the security pouch is to be worn under clothes. Suggest should be cotton to avoid sweating against skin and place all paperwork in a sealable plastic bag. 

    Charge & ATM cards Cash (no coins) 
    International Drivers licence 
    Second passport (if dual citizenship) 
    Charge & ATM cards, cash, 2 personal cheques 
    Traveller’s cheques 
    Membership cards 
    Calling cards 
    Medical Card Copy of Passport Copy of travel tickets 
    Tour tickets

Note: All paperwork should be kept in a waterproof plastic bag within the Body pouch 

Travelling with Kids

     Headphones with MP3 Player or the like 
    Light snacks. (if unused you may need to dispose before leaving the aircraft)
    Favourite sleeping toy 
    Medicines for unexpected health emergencies like dizziness, stomach aches, headaches, and other travel sickness.
    Portable DVD player and children’s movies. 
    Make sure have multiple headsets 
    Activity books 
    Toys with not many small parts 
    Nintendo or the like