Packing for a trip
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Pretty lame, but every time I pack for a trip away I seem to forget something - even if it's something simple like a water bottle or a headset for the airplane... so I had the crazy idea of making a list. I've approximated numbers for a week.
Suitcase
NOTE: Locking the suitcase is a good idea
NOTE: For car or bus trips a sports bag is easier
Clothes
TIP: think from head to toe
- 6 x shirts
- 4 x shorts
- 1 x jeans
- 1 x belt
- 1 x pyjamas
- 1 x jumper (if cold)
- 1 x thermal shirt/pants (if really cold)
- 1 x swimmers
- 1 x hat
- 7 x underwear
- 7 x hankies
- 6 x socks
- 1 x shoes
- 1 x thongs
Other
- umbrella * (NOT IN CARRY ON!)
- towel
- little torch
- travel alarm clock
- toiletries bag:
- toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, comb, razor, nail scissors (NOT IN CARRY ON!)
- panadol, vics inhaler, lip balm, cough lollies, ear buds, sleeping pills, bandaids, sunscreen
Backpack / Day Pack
Food & Water
- life savers * (for plane)
- burger * (for plane - is a good idea to buy a burger at airport)
- waterbottle * (for plane and/or walking)
- muesli bars (when hungry)
- fruit (if picnic)
Other
- sunglasses *
- watch (plus a spare of each) *
- mobile phone + charger *
- wallet
- camera + spare batteries *
- plane ticket! (for plane)
Entertainment
- books / reading material
- a headset + output adapter see (for the plane)
- paper, clipboard and pencil case (for drawing) (NOTE: REMOVE SCISSORS FROM CARRY ON!)
- ipod (+ maybe cords & speakers)
Special
- more sunscreen
- passport, money bag & power point adapter (if overseas)
- tennis balls / tennis racket (if long journey)
- itinerary / important addresses / phone numbers (plane)
If Flying Overseas
- passport !!! ***
- credit card
- some notes and coins in destination currency
- maps (printed from google earth)
- any dockets for tourist refund scheme (if carrying items >$300 and bought within last 30 days with carry-on can get 10% back) *
- small gift from Australia
- socket adapter for phone charger & laptop (both handle 100-240 volts fortunately)
- eye patch
- flight socks
- compass can come in useful
- small empty bag for duty free alcohol & other presents on way back (might not fit in suitcase)
- NOTE: In cold weather you sweat less and the same pair of jeans & shirt can last almost a week without smelling.
Other Possible Items
- snorkelling gear
- tennis racket
- laptop
- binoculars
