Preparing a Packing List for Travel

2008-04-28 14:16:54

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What to Consider Before Making Your Packing List for Travel

Going on a trip means that you will have to adjust to the environment of the places you are visiting. Since you will be mobile most of the time, you also need to bring only a limited number of items.

First, you have to review your itinerary. Usually, you will have figured out where you are going and how long you will be staying at a specific place. If you are visiting places within a first-world country, you would be able to buy the things you need in those places without problem. If you go to a third-world country or a remote island, you will have to consider bringing more necessities with you. What you will include in your packing list for travel also depends on the activities you will be having.

Second, you need to determine what you need most during your trip, and to check if these supplies are available at the places you are visiting.

Third, consider who is traveling with you. If your children are young, they will want to bring toys and other items to keep themselves occupied.

Lastly, consider the travel restrictions or policies that may affect you. Recent airline regulations have imposed restrictions as to the size and type of liquid items you can bring in your carry-on case.

The Basic Trip Packing List

The most important items are your cash, tickets, passport, identification card, and medical insurance card if you have one. You cannot do without any of these during the trip.

Clothing comes next, and your attire should match the weather and temperature pattern of the places you are visiting. Don't forget to bring along accessories like sunglasses, headgear, slippers, and swimsuits.

Unless you have some skin or food allergies, you can generally depend on the hotels or local stores to supply your toiletries. For your carry-on bag, it's always helpful to bring compact or travel-size toiletries. You also need to bring the prescriptions for any medication you have with you.

Mobile phones, cameras and MP3 players are indispensable, but avoid bringing heavy electronic gadgets like laptops unless you really need them during the trip. Instead, consider renting computers from internet cafes or hotels.

Other Tips for Travelers

Space may be limited in planes and trains, so your baggage must be as compact as possible. You can bring extra fold-away bags that you can keep in your baggage, in case you want to buy extra clothing and souvenirs.

Bring along a travel guide so that you will know what to expect. You should consult your travel agent about any special concerns regarding your packing list for traveling. You can also check out travel or cruise sites to get great tips and advice.


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