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On my first trip abroad I took
a huge 110 litre rucksack, full to the brim and with various equipment
hanging off the sides. I remember seeing the bus drivers knees buckling as he
struggled to force the bag into a small space in the luggage hold.
What
to
take
checklist
(print
this
page)
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| Documents |
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| Passport |
Immunisation record |
| Visas |
Money belt |
| All tickets |
Insurance |
| Travellers Cheques |
A list of peoples birthday and contact details |
| International drivers licence |
Money belt |
| Hardware |
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| Watch |
Immunisation record |
| Combination padlocks |
Film |
| Travel alarm |
Chain - link, bike or wire |
| Spare eyeglasses |
Flashlight |
| Spare batteries |
Candles |
| Whistle |
Swiss army knife |
| Personal alarm |
Universal sink plug |
| Walkman or CD player |
Sunglasses |
| Photocopies of documents |
Camera |
| Adapter plug |
Passport photos (min of 6) |
| Guidebooks |
Diary |
| Poncho |
Pens |
| Mosquito net |
Glasses / contact lenses |
| Prescriptions |
Peg free washing line |
| Personal Medications |
Student cards - ISIC card |
| Sewing Kit |
Sleeping bag |
| Sleeping sheet |
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| Toiletries |
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| Ear plugs |
Contraception |
| Tissues (big box) |
Sun cream |
| Shampoo |
Lip balm |
| Conditioner |
Insect repellent |
| Safety pins |
Flannel |
| Tampons |
Brush or comb |
| Sanitary towels |
Deodorant |
| Condoms |
Toothbrush and paste |
| Shaving stuff |
Toilet paper |
| Wet wipes |
Dental floss |
| Moisturiser |
Travel wash |
| Nail clippers |
Medical kit |
| Adhesive bandages |
Steri kit |
| Antibiotic cream |
Anti-diarrhoea medicine |
| Anti -fungal foot powder |
Vitamins |
| Motion sickness medication |
Throat lozenges |
| Sharp ended tweezers |
Medic Alert identification |
| Pointed scissors |
Water purification tablets |
| Casual clothing |
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| Underwear |
'Beach pants' |
| Shorts |
Belt |
| T Shirts |
Swimming 'things' |
| Cotton shirts |
Long sleeved shirts |
| Jeans |
Long sleeved T Shirts |
| Shoes |
Sweater |
| Sarong |
Sun hat / cap |
| Skirt |
Woolly hat |
| Light waterproof top |
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| Scarf and gloves if you are going anywhere cold Thermal underwear
- long johns are great when it gets cold |
| Smart clothing |
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| Trousers |
Tie |
| Shirt |
Bow tie |
| Skirt |
Smart shoes |
| Little black number |
Smart sandals |
| Paperwork |
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| Books |
Phrasebook |
| Address book |
Telephone card |
| Job reference letter |
Family / home life photos |
| Other useful items |
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| Re-sealable bags |
Large black bin bags |
| A ball of string |
Knife/fork/spoon set |
| Eye shade |
Inflatable neck pillow |
| Head torch |
Compass | |
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How can I cut
my
travel
costs?
