Packing is the most challenging part of an overseas trip for me. Planning the itinerary comes a close second but the fear of forgetting an item is one of the demons I fight the night before my flight.
To ease the pain of thinking of what to pack before every trip, I’ve decided to document my generic packing list for my future self to refer to.
Essentials
- Passport
- Wallet (with credit cards)
- Foreign Money
- Keys (manifesting for a digital lock in the future)
- Check that flight tickets are there
- Travel Insurance
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Cleanser
- Moisturiser
- Sunscreen
- Nail clipper
- Contact Lenses (also manifesting for a future LASIK operation)
- Eye drops
Peripherals
- Travel adapter
- Charging cables
- Portable charger
- Microfiber cloth
- Sunglasses
Clothing
- Underwear (1 for everyday of trip)
- Socks (depends on trip)
- T-shirts + Shirts (also depends)
- Shorts + Pants (same drill)
- Other misc (beanie, hat, cap)