John’s Packing List

John’s Packing List…Too Much Information? 

Clothing:

-light jacket

-hiking shoes, 1 pair, mid ankle

-flip-flop sandals, 1 pair, light weight

-jeans, 2 pair

-long pants, 1 pair optional

-shorts, 1 pair, double as swim trunks

-shirts, short sleeve, 2

-shirt, long sleeve, 1 for dress up

-light sweater, to wear with jacket in cold weather

-underwear, 10 pairs each of shirts and shorts

-socks, 5 pair

Toiletries:

-toiletry bag, with compartments

-shampoo

-mouth wash

-lotion, separate hand and face

-toothpaste, small travel size, 1.3 oz

-toothbrush and small cover

-dental floss

-tweezer, blunt

-scissors, small blunt

-nail clipper

-fingernail file, soft

-mirror, small

-chapstick

-brush, small

-comb

-soap, one bar per week and soap case

-ear plugs, optional

-eye covers, optional

-medications (see health and safety)

-bandaids

Misc:

-laundry bag

-towel, light for use in hostel

-umbrella, collapsible

-travel alarm clock and extra battery

-watch and extra battery

-shaver and charger

-camera, memory cards and charger

-electrical converter/plug adaptors

-small case for chargers

-calculator, pocket

-small flashlight

-water bottle

-wallet

-money belt, optional

-padlock, 1 large for locker, two keys

-padlock, 1 small for backpack, two keys

-padlock, 1 small, TSA approved, in case luggage

     checked on plane

-ballpoint pen

-spiral notebook, small for travel log and receipts

Books:

-Let’s Go Series or

-Lonely Planet Series

Supplies:

-laundry detergent

-coffee, instant

-snacks

-toilet paper

-cups, plastic, 3

-extra Ziplock bags

Paperwork:

-billfold to hold the following:

-plane ticket

-Eurail ticket if applicable

-passport, visa

-travel insurance papers and info

-copies of the above

-index card with credit card, debit card into

-index card with currency exchange rates

Note:  This list includes the clothes I’m wearing.