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It is supposed to be generic enough to be useful for any trip, any time. Of course, there will be times when you will want to add to the basics cited here: we purposely don't include items that would only be useful in unique situations -- items like mosquito netting or ice picks. You'll find this a solid starting point, and a good way to ensure that you're never caught a hundred miles from civilization with no clean underwear!
Don't just sit there, PRINT this list!!
Clothes
Underwear
Socks
Pants/Jeans
T-Shirts/Tops
Sleepwear
Shorts
Belt
Rainwear
One nicer item
Hat
Towel
Footwear
Swimsuit
Goggles or Mask (optional)
Travel Kit
Glasses/Sunglasses
Contacts and Solution
Condoms
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Deodorant
Hair Products
Face Cloth (in zip-lock bag) and Soap
Razor
Brush
Travel Alarm Clock
Sunscreen and/or Mosquito Repellant
Vitamins
Medications
Q-Tips
Shampoo/Conditioner
Container full of Laundry Detergent (plastic film canisters work well)
Nail Clippers (optional)
Extra Plastic Bag
Work
Pen and Paper
Reading Materials
Pack of Plastic Playing Cards
Walkman, Tapes and Batteries (optional)
Phone Lists and Addresses (for Postcards, etc)
A Photo of Home (especially if you're going somewhere radically different).
Very Important Items
ID
Passport
Camera, Flash, Batteries and Film
Tickets
Local Currency
Foreign Curency and/or Travellers Cheques
Padlock or combination lock (optional)
Maps
Phone Numbers for obtaining Credit Card Balances (optional)
Hint! If you're leaving the country, it's smart to photocopy the headpage of your passport (the one with your picture and i.d. numbers). Keep one copy with you, but not in the same place as your actual passport (it's your back-up). Give a second copy to a relative or trusted friend -- someone who you can rely on to visit your local Passport Office in case you lose your original while abroad. | 