The Backpacker's Really Useful Packing List!
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Passport |
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Pegfree washing line |
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Visas |
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Toothpaste and brush |
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Immunisation record |
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Sun cream |
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Travel tickets |
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Shampoo |
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Insurance |
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Shaving equipment |
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Travellers cheques |
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Toiletries |
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All emergency numbers |
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Sleeping bag |
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Photocopies of documents |
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Sleeping sheet |
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Student identity cards |
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Mosquito net (impregnated) |
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Guide books |
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Sewing kit |
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Diary |
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Casual clothes |
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Pens |
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Smart clothes |
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Glasses / contact lenses |
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Poncho |
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Spare eye glasses |
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Watch |
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Sunglasses |
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Travel Alarm clock |
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Money belt |
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Flashlight |
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Combination padlocks |
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Candles |
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Chain - link, bike or wire |
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Swiss army knife |
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Passport photos (minimum of 6) |
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Universal sink plug |
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Prescriptions |
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Camera |
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Medical kit (see below) |
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Film |
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Medications |
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Spare batteries |
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Personal safety alarm |
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Whistle |
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Adapter plugs |
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Walkman or CD player |
Toiletries |
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Ear plugs |
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Condoms and contraception |
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Tissues |
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Sun cream |
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Shampoo |
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Lip balm |
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Conditioner |
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Insect relent |
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Safety pins |
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Brush or comb |
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Tampons |
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Deodorant |
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Sanitary towels |
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Toothbrush and toothpaste |
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Flannel |
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Toilet paper |
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Shaving equipment |
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Dental floss |
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Wet wipes |
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Travel wash |
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Moisturiser |
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Nail clippers |
Medical kit etc |
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First aid kit |
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Medic Alert ID if necessary |
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Medical sterile kit |
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Water purification tablets |
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Rehydration solutions / spoon |
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Adhesive bandages |
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Anti-diarrhoea medication |
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Antibiotic cream |
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Motion sickness medication |
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Anti fungal foot powder |
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Vitamins |
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Throat lozenges |
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Analgaesia e.g paracetamol |
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Thermometer |
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Anti inflammatory e.g. ibuprofen |
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Scissors /tweezers |
Clothes |
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Underwear |
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Belt |
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Shorts |
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Swimming clothes |
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T shirts - long/short sleeves |
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Jumper / fleece |
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Cotton shirts - long/short sleeves |
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Sun hat |
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Jeans |
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Shoes / sandals |
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Woolly hat |
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Skirt |
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Scarf and gloves |
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Light waterproof top |
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Thermal underwear |
Paperwork |
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Books |
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Phrasebook |
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Address book |
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Telephone |
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Job reference |
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Family / home life photos |
Other useful items |
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Re-sealable bags |
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Large black bin bag |
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A ball of string |
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Knife/fork/spoon |
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Eye shade |
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Inflatable neck pillow |
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Head torch |
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Compass |
Make a list of the following and get 4 photocopies of each
- One for your backpack
- One for your day bag
- One to give to your parents / relatives
- One to give to a trusted friend
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This information was adapted from the excellent gap year website
www.gapyear.com
Another idea suggested (in the British Medical Journal) is to obtain an internet based e mail address, scan in the documents and send them to your account so that you could download and print them off if the need arises when abroad.
This was adapted from www.gapyear.com