13 Jan2017
Ultimate travel packing list – everything you need to pack
I’ve been on so many trips and I had to pack so many times that I already know by heart what to pack with me. Isn’t it funny? I always start with the gadgets, cash/credit card, passport and other documents. Then I add good shoes, clothes, cosmetics and other girly things.
I finally decided to write it all down in a post to make your next packing easier. Simply follow the list and check if you’ve got everything. No need to memorize.
As I usually run away from colder places to hot & humid, the following list is mostly for warmer weather destinations. For colder destinations, pack also thick jacket, gloves, scarf, hat and thermal underwear.
Ultimate travel packing list
Gadgets
- phone
- phone charger
- laptop
- laptop charger
- DSLR camera
- waterproof camera
- extra camera batteries
- camera battery charger
- power bank
- empty SD cards
- external hard drive
- adaptor (if there are different plugs in the countries you are going to visit)
- USB stick
- earphones
- tripod
- tablet/iPad/book to read
- world SIM card
Not sure where to purchase gadgets? Check these travel gadgets here.
Everything else
- passport and other ID documents
- copies of passport and other documents
- wallet
- money (cash)
- credit cards
- travel insurance
- plastic bags
- pyjamas
- shorts
- long comfy pants
- socks
- underwear
- swimwear
- tank tops
- T-shirts with short sleeves
- T-shirt with long sleeves
- hat/cap
- hoodie
- raincoat or umbrella
- ear plugs
- sunglasses
- toothbrush
- tongue scrapper
- cold-pressed organic coconut oil
- razor
- 100% cold pressed natural oil with SPF for sunbathing
- flip flops
- comfy trainers
- travel pillow
- BPA- free water bottle
- quick dry travel towel
- shampoo
- repellent
- tiger balm for mosquito bites
- bandages
- tissues
- small flashlight
- jumper/sweater
- lock
- pen
- little notepad
- nail clippers
- business cards
- itinerary/maps/directions
- dry bag (if visiting destinations during the rainy season/going snorkeling/diving)
- super foods and snacks
Ultimate packing list for females
If you are a woman who is packing for her big trip, then I recommend you to pack also the following items:
- bag to carry to the beach/pool
- leggings
- mirror
- mentrual cup or organic tampons/sanitary napkins
- nail file
- reusable cotton pads
- bikini
- coconut oil
- tweezers
- skirt
- handbag
- sarong
- jewelry
- lip balm
- make-up (eye shadows, eye liner, mascara)
- hair ties
- light dress
- sexy night dress
I admit that some women might think that this list is missing some cosmetic items or other female products. But I never personally travel with them.
Since July 2013 when I switched to mostly raw vegan diet, I’ve been using only natural vegan cosmetics, and only the necessary one. It means that I don’t use shower gel, deodorant, toothpaste (use coconut oil instead or Ayurvedic herbs), soap (just water), body lotion, hand cream, eye cream, any other cream (use coconut oil instead), make-up remover (use coconut oil instead). I don’t use nail polish nor hair dryers.
The last things to do before the trip
Before each trip I also do other important things:
- recharge all the batteries (phone, laptop, tablet, camera)
- print out boarding passes/other important documents (when mobile apps/emails are not enough)
- check of travel insurance is valid until the end of your trip
- send screenshots/copies of all the important documents to my email
- have a copy of passport in all of my bags
- count all the cash I am takng with me and write it down in an Evernote document/money app to keep a track of my expenses
- shave, manicure, wash hair
Here you can download the ultimate packing list pdf to use for your next trip. It looks exactly like the one below :)
Would you add anything else to this list? Share in the comments.
Lee
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Alex, thanks for sharing these great things. Very useful info ;)
Pankaz
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Thanks for sharing this great List! Its really very helpful Good job !!!
Alexandra Kovacova
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I’m so glad to hear that you can use my packing list for your future trips ;)
Milan Bez Mapy
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Yay, I see the PDF plugin works :P great job!
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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Yes, it does, thanks so much for it ;)