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Ultimate Packing List

This list contains everything you need when going travelling. Also a little too much. Remember you don’t have to take everything on this list! It’s just here to help you. Whether you’re going on a shorter vacation or a longer backpacking trip.


Remember that there’s weight restrictions on luggage and that it can change according to the different airlines.


Clothes

  • Tank tops

  • T-shirts

  • Long sleeved blouses

  • Sweaters

  • Shirts

  • Party top/shirt

  • Dresses for everyday wear and evenings

  • Dresses for the beach

  • Shorts

  • Skirts

  • Pants

  • Sweatpants

  • Hoodies

  • Jackets (for warm or cold)

  • Rain jacket

  • Gloves

  • Scarff

  • Socks

  • Sport tops

  • Sport shorts/pants

  • Training bra

  • Bras

  • Underwear

  • Bikini

  • Swimsuit

  • Swimshorts

  • Sarong

  • Sandals (both nice and for walking)

  • Flip flops

  • Sneakers

  • Boots for walking

  • Gym shoes


Accessories

  • Sunglasses

  • Belt

  • Earrings

  • Watch

  • Rings

  • Bracelets

  • Necklaces

  • Hats (cap and sun hat)

  • Purse

  • Small bag

  • Backpack

  • Beach bag


Toiletries

  • Towels for beach and shower (I recommend Microfiber towels)

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

  • Deodorant

  • Makeup (mascara, eye shadow, brow pen, foundation, lipstick, etc.)

  • Pincet

  • Nail clipper/file

  • Nail polish and remover

  • Cotton pads

  • A small mirror

  • Shampoo

  • Conditioner

  • Body gel

  • Body lotion

  • Sunscreen

  • Hair oil

  • Hair bands

  • Brush

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Glasses, contact lenses and fluids

  • Toilet paper/tissues (just in case)

  • Razor (and gel)

  • Mosquito spray

  • Lip balm

  • Tampons/menstrual cup


Medicine

  • Birth control pills

  • Painkillers

  • Medicine for diarrhea, against diarrhea, penicillin if you have

  • Other medicine if needed

  • Bandaids


Necessities

  • Passport

  • Tickets

  • Wallet (including credit cards)

  • Cash in the right currency (USD or Euro will also do)

  • Visas

  • Driving licence (remember to check if you need an international one)

  • Diving certificate and logbook

  • Student card

  • Insurance papers

  • Vaccination papers

  • Booking confirmation of hotel, pick up, flights, etc.

  • Copies of ALL of it (send one to your family and bring one with you)

  • Phone

  • iPad/tablet

  • Laptop

  • Camera + lenses

  • Drone

  • Chargers for all electronics

  • Earphones

  • Outlet power adapter

  • Padlock and cable (to secure your backpack)

  • Passport sized photos (often needed for visas)


Not as necessary


Packing light

Now, remember guys. On this list I've simply added everything I could think of - you don't need to (and shouldn't) pack it all. Please modify your packing after your destination (of course).