Packing List

Clothing

• 1 pair of walking/comfortable shoes
• 1 pair of sandals (light weight)
• 1 pair thongs (for shared bathrooms and can be used as slippers)
• 1 rainproof jacket (warm climate) or gortex type light weight all weather jacket for cooler climates
• 2-3 pairs of shorts/capris
• 2 pairs of pants, 1 belt
• 1 swimsuit (packed in a plastic bag)
• 2-4 pairs of socks (cotton blend or microfibre)
• 5 pairs of underwear (silk, lace, or micro-fiber dries quickest)
• 2 bras
• 1 - 2 shirts/blouses (long/short-sleeved)
• 1 - 2 T-shirts (light weight fitted)
• 1 -2 tank tops (light weight fitted to be worn under blouses or with a shawl for dress up occasions, also great for hot climates)
• 1 sleeveless blouse (for hot climates)
• 1 light sweaters--front zip (fleece)
• 1 long sleeved sweater (cooler climates)
• 1-2 light weight skirts skirts (ex. rayon)
• 1 - 2 dresses (optional)--especially for hot climates
• 1 hat (wide brimmed)
• 1 shawl ( to wear for cool evenings, dress up or to double as a scarf)
• 2 fleece vest--light weight (optional--for cooler climates)
• 1 pair leggings (doubles as underwear for cool days/nights and pajama bottoms
• 1 long T-shirt (coupled with a sarong or leggings it will keep you warm and keep you presentable for a dorm room or a shared bathroom)

Medicine and First Aid Kit

• Rubbing alcohol pads
• Prescription medication and prescription
• OTC remedies (whatever works for you): Pepto, decongestants, Tylenol,etc.
• Syringes if for traveling to developing countries
• Antibiotic Cream
• Band Aids
• Travel Doctor prescribed items such as antibiotics, malaria prophylactics

Cosmetics and Toiletries

• Hanging toiletry kit
• Lip stick and holder (which has a mirror)
• Eye pencils and eyebrow pencil (I find these add color, are lightweight to carry and in hot climates they do not run)
• Shampoo and conditioner (I brought 150 ml/6oz of each which lasts around 2 months) Some people take all in one. I find the travel is hard on my hair so prefer the separate products
• Soap/holder and scrubber (scrubber is a face cloth size)
• Liquid face cleaner (75 ml lasts about 2 months)
• Toothpaste and toothbrush (my 4 oz/115 g tube lasted the whole 3 months)
• Small dental floss (12 yd/30m)
• Disposable razor ( I usually wax but this is for touch ups)
• Deodorant (48 g was more than enough for a 3 month trip)
• Face moisturizer with sun screen 15 - 30spf (100 ml)(also take one sample size for the bathroom/shower bag)
• Liquid foundation (sample size)
• Face powder ( I use a compact which has a mirror)
• Chap-Stick/lip balm with sun screen
• Lotion
• foldable brush/comb combo
• hair gel (4 oz) and/or hair spray (1 oz) 
• cotton swabs (Q-Tips)
• small mirror
• tweezers
• fingernail clippers/file or emery board ( 2 -3)
• J-cloths (disposable cloth to use as a washcloth)
• Sunscreen, insect repellent
• Spare glasses and/or prescription, or contact lenses and supplies
• "Wash'n Dri" moist disposable towelettes
• Hand sanitizer
• Baby powder
• small vial of perfume or oil (sample size)
• feminine hygiene products (bring enough for a few days, these are readily available, except tampons which are hard to find in Asia and South America)
• Hair color if you are blonde and traveling in Asia, Middle East or South America ( I take it out of the box and wrap the bottles in plastic bags. I mix small amounts to touch up the roots)
• Condoms (just in case)

I found it easy to limit the number of clothes I brought, but it was very hard for me to give up on toiletries Call it vanity, but I just can't leave the make-up and skin care products at home! 

Money and Security

Money belt: Passport, plane ticket, debit card, credit cards, traveler's checks, rail pass, driver's license (if you're renting a car)

Security: Bury copies of your passport, plane ticket, and prescriptions in the bottom of your luggage

Hosteling Extras

• Towel ( Light weight pack towel. I use a small light towel or a linen tea towel)
• Sleep sheet

Packing Essentials (non clothing)

These are the essentials (non clothing)

1. Universal sink plug
2. Adaptor for electronics (I have a universal one)
3. Flashlight (headlight—hand free is ideal)
4. Zip Lock bags
5. Knife (one with a good blade and bottle/can opener)
6. Sun block—15SP or higher
7. Shawl/Scarf (like Pashmina)
8. Light Cotton scarf
9. Locks
10. Light weight bicycle lock cord
11. Tote bag (light/see through if possible)
12. Sarong
13. Small note book/pen
14. Calculator (small)
15. Micro flashlight to fasten to day pack, cosmetics case or purse
16. Plastic bag for laundry (dirty clothes)
17. Post it notes (several sizes for marking guide books)
18. Medical Kit (see items)
19. Clothes line (or light plastic cord)
20. universal sink stopper, washing powder
    

Packing (Non Clothing)—Optional

1. Incense
2. Candle (canned or tea lights)
3. Hot water cooker (immerser)
4. Stainless Steel Cup with handle (for heating water)
5. Thermal mug or thermos
6. IPOD or MP3 (music)
7. Hair dryer (dual voltage--travel size)
8. Stainless steel knife, spoon, fork set
9. Water purification tablets
10. Hair dryer (small portable/dual voltage)
11. Electricity adopter ( I have a one in all--fits electric plugs for all countries)
12. Battery recharger for phone, camera, electronics
13. Flash drive to store photos and any writing
14. Cord or card reader to download images from digital camera to flash drive or disc
15. Journal for keeping track of you adventures