Packing checklist

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One backpack and a whole lotta stuff to cram in it? This crucial guide shows you how...

This is part of the full Round the World Planner, but due to popular demand we have made it easy for you to download individually. If you're at the stage when you're choosing, buying and packing your kit, Your Packing Checklist is invaluable. Print off as many copies as you like and use it to help organise everything you need for your travels. We'd hate to see you end up in Australia without any corks on your hat!
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Packs

Backpack

Day pack

First Aid

	Medical kit		Sterile kit
	*Dental kit

Suggested additions to medical kit

	Sachets of re-hydrate		Wound closure strips
	Paracetemol		Antibiotic cream
	Anti-diarrhoea medicine		Anti-fungal foot powder
	Motion sickness medication		Throat lozenges
	Vitamins		Sharp ended tweezers
	Medic Alert identification		Pointed scissors
	*Water purification tablets		Thermometer

Night

Sleeping bag

Sleeping sheet

Equipment

	iPod / MP3 / CD Player		Camera (digital)
	Film (if non digital)		Mobile phone
	Charging units		Travel adapter

Security

	Personal alarm		Money belt
	Combination padlocks		Wrapsafe

Money / Finances

Pre-paid card (BackpackerMoney)

Travellers Cheques

Washbag

	Washbag (with hook)		Travel towel
	Tooth brush guard		Universal sink plug
	Peg free clothes line		Travel wash (for clothes)
	Travel toothbrush		Toothpaste
	Suncream (once a day)		Shampoo
	(Conditioner)		Shaving stuff
	Sewing Kit		Ear plugs
	Contraception		Tissues (big box)
	Lip balm		Safety pins
	Flannel		Female sanitary
	Brush or comb		Deodorant
	Condoms		Toilet paper
	Wet wipes		Dental floss
	Moisturiser		Nail clippers

Bite avoidance

	*Mosquito net		Bite clicker
	DEET repellent		Electronic repellent

Useful gadgets

	Penknife		Small Maglite torch
	LED		*Head torch
	Spare batteries		Knife/fork/spoon set
	Eye shade		Inflatable neck pillow
	*Compass

Clothes

	Lightweight long sleeved shirt (hemp?)		Travel trousers
	Moisture management shirt		Sun hat / cap
	Travel sandals		Trekking shoes
	Mac-in-a-sac		*Poncho
	Underwear		Shorts
	Belt		T Shirts
	Swimming 'things'		Cotton shirts
	Jeans		Long sleeved T Shirts
	Sweater		Sarong

Female…

	Going out stuff		Smart work clothes
	Smart shoes / sandals		Sarong / wrap

Male…

	Smart work clothes		Smart going out stuff
	Girlfriend? / Mum?

Cold…

	Woolly hat		Scarf and gloves
	Thermal underwear (+ long johns – superb!)

Paperwork

	Books		Phrasebook
	Address book		Telephone card
	Job reference letter		Family / home life photos
	Diary (fill in birthdays / and important dates)

Other useful items

	Re-sealable bags		Large black bin bag
	A ball of string		Balloons + pens (for kids you meet)

General

Make a list of the following and give photocopies of each to your parents and a trusted mate. Ask them to put them in a safe place in case you need to contact them. Also take a set with you.

	Drivers licence		Embassy Addresses
	Serial number of tickets		International Drivers Licence
	Glasses/contact lens prescription		Passport number and date issued
	Serial numbers of travellers cheques		Serial numbers on valuables e.g. cameras
	Youth Hostel card / other membership		All insurance details & emergency contacts
	Credit card numbers (Do not take copies with you)		Emergency numbers to cancel your card (Do take copies with you)
	Emergency Numbers		'Car Breakdown Club' card

Essentials

	Passport		Flight tickets
	Bus / coach tickets / passes		Visas
	Immunisation record		Travel Insurance
	Diary		Address Book
	All emergency numbers		Passport photos (min of six)
	Pens		Glasses/contact lenses (+ spares?)
	Prescriptions		Medications
	Photocopies of documents		Sunglasses
	Identity cards (student + other)		Discount cards (WorldTravelCard.com)