Adventure Travel:
Packing
Here are some suggested lists to get you started in planning your adventure travel.
Packing List: Money and Documents
- cash
- credit cards
- debit/ATM cards (make sure these work in the country you're visiting)
- travelers' checks if needed
- picture ID
- passport if required
- a photocopy of your picture ID, packed separately, just in case your ID is lost or stolen
- membership cards: AAA; Disney Club; etc.
- calling card or special phone number for long distance phone calls
- health insurance documents
- travel insurance documents
- drivers' license if you'll be driving on the trip
- vaccination documents if needed for foreign countries
- address/phone book
-- and all the trip documents:
- itinerary
- airplane tickets, or confirmation number for e-ticket
- car reservation number
- any coupons for hotels, car rental, etc.
- directions to hotel(s)
Packing List: toiletries & personal care
- tooth paste, toothbrushes, dental floss (packed together, in a ziplock bag)
- shampoo, conditioner, hair gel, etc.
- shaving gear
- contact lenses paraphernalia
- glasses
- reading glasses
- sunglasses
- skin cream, makeup
- nail clippers
- tweezers
- foot powder
- lip balm
- ear plugs
- sleep aids
Health Items
- bandaids
- cold medicine, aspirin, etc.
- allergy kit, if needed
- blister kit
- feminine hygiene products
- prescription medicines
- vitamins
Miscellaneous Packing List:
- cell phone & battery
- camera and batteries (and film, if needed)
- camcorder or digital recorder
- batteries or rechargers for all the above, compliant with country electrical system
- notebook/journal
- guidebooks
- ziploc bags (that actually zip.) Use for toiletries, wet swimsuits, crayons, etc.
- maps
- binoculars
- flashlight & batteries
- needle and thread
- nightlight
- alarm clock
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