From Bottleneck.org
This is an aide memoire for myself, but others might find it useful. Obviously some items are not required on some trips, I tend to just list everything and then immediately cross off the irrelevant ones. To help this, things in bold are normally always needed, things in a plain font are often needed, and things in italics are very destination-specific.
- Travel Essentials
- Passport
- Driving licence
- Travel insurance documents
- EHIC card
- Tickets
- Money
- Credit card
- Debit card
- Mobile phone (charge before leaving)
- Mobile phone charger
- House keys
- Spare glasses
- Clothing
- Underwear
- Socks
- Handkerchiefs
- For Sun
- Sun Hat
- Swimming shorts
- Swimming goggles
- Linen Shorts
- T-Shirts
- Linen trousers
- Linen shirts (short sleeve)
- Sandals (walking)
- Sandals (evening)
- Flip-flops
- Deck shoes
- Linen shirts (long sleeve)
- For Cold/Ski
- Ski jacket
- Salopettes
- Hat
- Thermal tops
- Thermal bottoms
- Ski socks
- Ski goggles
- Ski gloves
- Normal gloves
- Ski boots
- Jumpers
- Fleeces
- T-Shirts
- Jeans / Outdoor trousers
- Cat tracks
- Walking boots
- Fleece scarf
- Pyjamas
- Toiletries
- Deoderant
- Hair gel
- Shaving foam
- Razor
- Razor blades
- Styptic Pencil
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Moisturiser
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
- Aftershave
- Health
- Medication
- Contact lenses
- Lens refresh solution
- Sun cream
- After sun
- Asprin
- Plasters
- Savlon
- Insect bite stick**
- Lip balm
- Rehydration sachets
- Stomach medicines
- Malaria pills
- Entertainment
- E-Book reader
- Travel Scrabble
- Playing cards
- Earphones
- Books
- iPod
- Other items
- Socket adaptors (electrical)
- Camera (including accessories)
- Sunglasses
- 3-way power adaptor
- Swiss army knife
- Smart watch
- Beach towel
- Smart wallet
- Counterpart to driving licence
- Money belt
- Railcard
- Netbook
- Netbook power supply
- Netbook mouse
- Camera tripod
- Second mobile
- Bluetooth GPS
- Bluetooth GPS charger
- Solar charger + accessories
- Micro USB charger
- Two-way radios + charger
- Flask
- Energy bars