YOUR PACKING CHECK LIST

This is a full list covering the entireworld - please delete as applicable - eg. If you're not going anywhere cold, you wont need any thermals.

Packing Check List

Day

Backpack

Day pack

First Aid

Medical kit

Sterile kit

Dental kit

Suggested additions to medical kit:

Sachets of re-hydrate

Wound closure strips

Paracetemol

Antibiotic cream

Anti-diarrhoea medicine

Anti-fungal foot powder

Motion sickness medication

Throat lozenges

Vitamins

Sharp ended tweezers

Medic Alert identification

Pointed scissors

Water purification tablets

Thermometer

Night

Sleeping bag

Sleeping sheet

Equipment

iPod / MP3 / CD Player

Camera (digital)

Film (if non digital)

Mobile phone

Charging units

Travel adapter

Security

Personal alarm

Money belt

Combination padlocks

Wrapsafe

Money / Finances

Pre-paid card (BackpackerMoney)

Travellers Cheques

Washbag

Washbag (with hook)

Travel towel

Tooth brush guard

Universal sink plug

Peg free clothes line

Travel wash (for clothes)

Travel toothbrush

Toothpaste

Suncream (once a day)

Shampoo

(Conditioner)

Shaving stuff

Sewing Kit

Ear plugs

Contraception

Tissues (big box)

Lip balm

Safety pins

Flannel

Female sanitary

Brush or comb

Deodorant

Condoms

Toilet paper

Wet wipes

Dental floss

Moisturiser

Nail clippers

Bite avoidance

*Mosquito net

Bite clicker

DEET repellent

Electronic repellent

Useful gadgets

Penknife

Small Maglite torch

LED

Head torch

Spare batteries

Knife/fork/spoon set

Eye shade

Inflatable neck pillow

Compass

General

Make a list of the following and photocopies of each to your parents and a trusted mate. Ask them to put them in a safe place in case you need to contact them. Also take a set with you.

Drivers licence

Embassy Addresses

Serial number of tickets

International Drivers Licence

Glasses/contact lens prescription

Passport number and date issued

Serial numbers of travellers cheques

Serial numbers on valuables e.g. cameras

Youth Hostel card / other membership

All insurance details & emergency contacts

Credit card numbers - (Do not take copies with you!)

Emergency numbers to contact - (Do take copies with you)

Emergency Numbers

'Car Breakdown Club' card

Essentials

Passport

Flight tickets

Bus / coach tickets / passes

Visas

Immunisation record

Travel Insurance

Diary

Address Book

All emergency numbers

Passport photos (min of six)

Pens

Glasses/contact lenses (+ spares?)

Prescriptions

Medications

Photocopies of documents

Sunglasses

Identity cards (student + other)

Discount cards (WorldTravelCard.com)

Clothes

Lightweight long sleeved shirt (hemp?)

Travel trousers

Moisture management shirt

Sun hat / cap

Travel sandals

Trekking shoes

Mac-in-a-sac

Poncho

Underwear

Shorts

Belt

T Shirts

Swimming 'things'

Cotton shirts

Jeans

Long sleeved T Shirts

Sweater

Sarong

Female...

Going out stuff

Smart work clothes

Smart shoes / sandals

Sarong / wrap

Male...

Smart work clothes

Smart going out stuff

Girlfriend? / Mum?

Cold...

Woolly hat

Scarf and gloves

Thermal underwear (+ long johns - superb!)

Paperwork

Books

Phrasebook

Address book

Telephone card

Job reference letter

Family / home life photos

Diary (fill in birthdays / and important dates)

Other useful items

Re-sealable bags

Large black bin bag

A ball of string

Balloons + pens (for kids you meet)

Buy all the travel kit you need at The Gap Year Shop

Travel Kit: Stuff I need to buy

Product: E.g Sleeping sheet. Price: £9.99. Notes: There is a more expensive silk version

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Tip: Fill in the chart below and leave it with your folks at least 3 weeks before you leave so your friends & family will know what you need...

Birthday / Christmas / Leaving Party List

Product: E.g. Leatherman. From? Dad. Price: £89.99. Notes: Time to wash his car!!

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