Here’s the list I use every time I need to pack for a trip.
Before You Go
- get local currency if you can.
- have a few hundred dollars in cash. Half in wallet, half in backpack.
- Fully charge everything.
- Download Netflix, podcasts, audiobooks, YouTube videos, etc.
- Download Google map data for the region.
- cut fingernails
Cards & Credentials
- primary credit card, primary debit card (with cash in the account)
- backup credit card or 2, backup debit card if possible. Put in separate bags.
- passport
- driver’s license
- printed copy of passport and driver’s license in luggage and backpack
- An online-accessible copy of my passport and driver’s license
On You
- small book/audiobook
- hat
- sunglasses
- iPhone
- headphones with a mini plug adaptor
- printed itineraries with contact info
- snack bars
- water bottle
- small travel notebook and pen
- watch
Tech Grear
- MacBook Air
- Portable battery (for charging phones)
- camera (2 batteries, 2 memory cards, cleaner & rag)
- Macbook AC plug with charging wire for the computer and iPhone
- AC USB plug with USB-A and USB-C output with a wire for each
- small flashlight
Clothes
- mesh packing pods
- shirts/shorts/pants/socks/underwear
- rain jacket
- light jacket
- sweatpants/loungewear
- bathing suite
- light flip-flops
Dopp Kit
- electric razor
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- deodorant
- brush
- glasses case
- contact lens holder
- contact solution
- eye drops
- SPF chapstick
- sunblock
Other
- international Power Adaptor
- small collapsible backpack for day trips
- mini first aid kit
- handicap placard
- travel mug
- microfiber rag