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.
Amazing you can get all that in your backback! Dad would be proud of your packing abilities!
Great list John! I plan on going to DC soon so I will be cross referencing your list so I don’t forget anything. A couple of things I found in my research that might be helfpul:
These clothes are a little expensive (opposite of value minded, sorry) but help you travel light because you can WEAR your day bag http://www.scottevest.com/
Compression bags to keep your clothes dry, clean, and reduce the weight. http://bit.ly/b6iYAn I found some bags similar at the Dollar Tree that work just as good!
Excellent suggestions, Michael! Thank you for your input. Hope to hear more from you in the future.