Packing List:
This packing list is just a recommendation for a summer trip of
a month of so, based on a 10-day repeating cycle of washable clothes.
Packing List
for a 10-Day+ Tour
Items with an * indicate that they are optional or best NOT
taken, unless necessary
Clothing
Undergarments
6+ 1 Underwear
6+ 1 socks
pyjamas* (not really needed in the
tropics)
Outergarments
1 + 1 pr. Pants / Skirts (one is
semi-dressy)
1 pr. Swimwear-Shorts
3 + 1 shirts / blouses
Dress Garments*
1 shirt (button-down collar) /
blouse
1 pr. Dress socks*
1 pr. Dress shoes* (strongly
discouraged)
1 belt* (not worn at the airport)
Overgarments
1 hat (good for sun and bugs) or
Bandana
1 sweater / sweatshirt (for
cool nights in the mountains)
1 poncho (can help with mosquitos) or Collapsible Umbrella
1 pr. walking shoes (worn)
1 pr. quality flip-flops* (for bathrooms
or hiking in rainy areas)
sunglasses
Toiletries
Hygeine
Brush / Comb
Chapstick / Lip Balm
Deodorant (un-European)
Foot-Care Products (varies)
Handiwipes (small pack)
Kleenex (or just use T.P.)
Sanitizer Spray
Shampoo
Shaving Equipment
Soap in a Bag
Toilet Paper (small, spare roll)
Toothbrush + Toothpaste + Floss
Medications and Prescriptions
Anti-allergenics |
Digestives/Anti-Diarrheals |
Knock-outs |
Aspirin |
Inhalers |
Anything Else Needed |
Miscellaneous
Air Freshener* (not needed)
Bugspray (99% DEET lotion) - REQUIRED!!!!!!
Glasses / Contacts w/solution
Sleep Mask / Ear Plugs
Sunscreen - Essential!
First-Aid Kit (Bandaids, camphophenique, Q-tips, etc. in
sandwich bag)
Documents
$20 Cash (US) |
Itinerary |
Address Book |
Passport |
Airline Tickets |
Phone-Chain List |
ATM Card |
Sandwich Bags |
Entertainment, Information, and More
Reading and Writing
Entertainment
1 + 1 Pen |
Playing Cards |
1 + 1 Reading Book |
Pocketknife (NOT on the plane) |
Journal |
Binoculars* |
Tour Guidebook |
2 Garbage Bags (one for dirty clothes) |
Postcards FROM Home (gifts)* |
Chewing Gum* or Hard Candies* |
Electronica/Batteria
Adapter* (or Converter)
Alarm Clock and/or Watch
Camera + Battery Recharger / Film
Extra Batteries (if needed)
Flashlight
Gameboy* (not recommended)
I-Pod or Equivalent + Headphones* (have it backed-up at
home)
Laptop* (Do NOT bring to a wet, humid, and rainy climate)
Watch
|