Travel Packing List

Heading off on an overseas trip? Use this packing list to check off the clothes, documents and other things you'll need to take on your travels, whether backpacking around Europe or escaping to the tropics.

It's a lot easier (and cheaper) if you organise everything you need before you embark on your holiday rather than trying to sort things out once you arrive at your destination.

Documents

Passport & spare passport photos

Photocopy of first page of passport

Other photo ID

Visa/s

Currency valid at destination

Trip itinerary & flight information

List of important phone numbers

Travel insurance information

Immunisation card

Clothing & Footwear

Choose clothing according to trip length and likely weather extremes.

Quick-drying trousers and shorts or skirt

Quick-drying short sleeve shirts

Quick-drying long sleeve shirts

T-shirts

Hoodie

Fleece jacket or pullover

Down or softshell jacket

Waterproof rain jacket

Sturdy walking shoes

Waterproof sandals

Swimming gear

Thermal or merino baselayers

Merino or quick-drying underwear

Hiking or walking socks

Sun hat or beanie

Gloves

Merino scarf

Personal Items

Spare glasses & contact lenses

Prescription medications

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Lip balm

Insect Repellent

Hand sanitiser

First aid kit

Boarding bag with personal essentials

Toiletries bag

Toiletries (toothbrush etc)

Shampoo & conditioner

Cosmetics

Hairbrush or comb

Travel hairdryer

Microfibre towel

Travel essentials kit (eye mask, earplugs, etc)

Packs & Bags

Travel pack

Pack raincover

Carry-on bag or daypack

Money pouch (for passport)

Money belt

Camera bag

Dry bag (for wet clothes)

Packing cells

Stuff sacs

Resealable plastic bags

Luggage locks (TSA approved)

Luggage tags

Travel Gear

Sleeping bag & liner

Travel pillow

Travel guides

Language phrasebook

Water bottle

Water treatment tablets

Travel alarm clock

Torch or head torch

MP3 player or ipod

Travel speaker/s

Adaptor plug

Battery charger or extra batteries

Camera or video & memory cards

Journal / sketchbook with pen & pencils

Map case & compass

Binoculars

Travel games

Book / novel

Emergency blanket

Swiss army knife

Travel umbrella

Laundry bag & clothesline

Clothes washing detergent (biodegradable)

Universal sink plug

Sewing repair kit