Whether you’re traveling for five days or five weeks, here’s what you’ll need to bring.

Remember to pack light to enjoy the sweet freedom of true mobility. Happy travels!

CLOTHING TOILETRIES OPTIONAL BRING-ALONGS

Shirts (up to 5, Toiletries kit with soap, Picnic supplies

long- and short-sleeve) shampoo, toothbrush, Water bottle
Pants/shorts (2) toothpaste, floss, deodorant,
Fold-up tote bag
sunscreen, hand sanitizer
Underwear and socks (5)
Small flashlight
Medicines and vitamins
Shoes (1-2)
Small binoculars
First-aid kit
Sweater/lightweight fleece
Inflatable pillow
Glasses/contacts/sunglasses
Jacket (water-resistant)
(with prescriptions) Duct tape
Tie or scarf
Sealable plastic baggies Insect repellent
Swimsuit
Laundry soap Tiny lock
Sleepwear/loungewear
Clothesline Universal drain-stopper
DOCUMENTS, MONEY & Office supplies
Small towel/washcloth
TRAVEL INFO
Travel alarm/wristwatch Address list
Money belt or neck wallet
Sewing kit Postcards/photos
Debit card from home
(for ATM withdrawals) Small packet of tissues
Book
Credit card(s) Earplugs
Gifts
Emergency stash Hairdryer
of hard cash (in $20 bills) Hostel sheet
ELECTRONICS
Passport
Smartphone/mobile phone
Plane/train/rental car
documents + vouchers Digital camera
Driver’s license Tablet, ereader, or
Student ID/hostel card portable media player

Hotel confirmation emails Laptop

Health/travel insurance info USB flash drive

Guidebooks and maps GPS device

If you plan to carry on your luggage,
Notepad and pen Headphones/earbuds note that all liquids must be in three-
ounce or smaller containers and fit
Journal Chargers and batteries within a single quart-size baggie. For
details, see https://www.tsa.gov/travel.
Small day pack Plug adapter(s)