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Travel Pack
Travel clothing
Rain Protection
Travel Footwear
Brimmed Hat
Camera, Film
Reading Materials
Address Book
Scarf/ Bandanna
Binoculars
Travel Lock
Luggage I.D.Tags
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Passport
Visa
Health Documentation
Transportation Tickets
Insurance
Traveller's Cheques
Currency
Credit Cards
Medical Insurance
Photocopies of Documentation
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Paracetamol
Lemsip or similar
Contact Lens preparation
Antidiarrhoea/Arret/Diarolyte
Insect Repellent - Mosi guard
Sunscreen
Antihistamine Cream
Malaria Tablets
Personal Prescriptions eg. Diamox
(for altitude sickness)
Personal Hygiene items
Water Purification System
*There are a wide range of water filters
now on the market, make sure you buy one that protects against Giardia.
(Giardia is an endemic form of amoebic dysentery)
*Please consult your local health center or personal physician for help in
planning your trip's medication needs
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Torch Batteries/Bulb
Camera Batteries
Mini sewing kit
Travel clothesline
Sink stopper for Hotel sinks
Mesh bag for Dirty laundry
Multi- pliers pocket tool (not essential)
Plenty of plastic bags large and small
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Comb/Brush
Toothbrush/Paste
Deodorant
Soap- Personal & for Laundry
Skincare Lotions/Creams
Make up
Shampoo
Sunscreen/Lip Balm
Towelettes/wet wipes
Shaving Cream
Blow Dryer
Towel/Washcloth
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Stop deliveries
Have Post Office hold mail
Arrange care of pets, house plants
Set up timed lighting system
Notify local Police of your absence
Leave house and trip itinerary with a neighbour
Empty Refrigerator
Eliminate possible fire hazards (unplug appliances)
Turn off water heater
Store valuables in a safe place
Lock all doors and windows
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Other Essentials
Day Sack/ - In transit it will hold all of the valuables you want to keep
close: tickets, mini camera, reading materials, small first aid kit plus
change of clothes
First Aid Kit - A compact travel health kit is a must for every traveller.
Passport/Money Carrier- It is absolutely essential to keep your passport and
money secure.
Travel Watch or Alarm - It should be quartz or battery operated, lightweight,
water and shock resistant.
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Trekking Gear:
Good sleeping bag/ mat, 2 x 1 litre water bottles, boots (well broken in),
spare laces, 2 pairs of trousers, shorts, changes of underwear, 3 T-shirts, 3
pairs of thick socks, 2 thin pairs, gloves, fleece, light sweater, thermal
underwear, swimming costume, training shoes, water proofs, sun & warm hat
or balaclava, loo paper, energy providers, set of smart clothes (optional)
Pocket Knife- Travellers might find it handy, even to open the wine!! a basic
blade, can and bottle opener, scissors, tweezers and corkscrew.
Electrical Adapter - This allows you to use personal appliances abroad
Torch/Head Lamp- essential for getting to the toilet at night, light a
hallway or study a map under the stars.
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There are many things you need to check before taking off on a walking holiday. Its not just what you take. Think you've thought of them all. Read on..
