This is a general list to give you some ideas. Not everyone needs everything on the list. These are just some things I typically bring. Check out the links to Rick Steves’ suggestions at the bottom of the page.
Bring only what you absolutely need because you carry what you pack! Remember, we can buy things over there. Travel size stuff is best – light to carry and easy to pack.
We have found a 21 – 23″ carry-on wheeled suitcase works well. Although, wheeling the suitcase over cobblestone or up stairs can be challenging and loud. Some of us are planning to take a travel backpack, which is like a suitcase you can carry on your back like a backpack. We may not check any bags.
Some items we find necessary:
- Bible
- $20 money- I usually bring $20 American money
- cc/atm: without international charge (call your bank to notify you will be out of country)
- passport (expiration cannot be within 6 months of return travel date)
- pants/shorts/skirts
- shirts- short and long sleeves
- thermals – top/bottom
- underwear/spandex/sports bras/slip
- socks – hiking
- layers: lightweight, midweight, down vest, down jacket, raincoat
- shoes/boots (ankle support recommended)
- gloves
- hat – sun, cold weather
- pj
- backpack
- water bottle (can buy one there and fill as needed)
- sunglasses
- umbrella
- sunscreen
- chapstick
- copies of prescription for glasses, medications (include generic name)
- copies of passport, atm, cc
- deoderant
- toothbrush/toothpaste
- contact stuff (include extra pair)
- glasses, glasses case, repair kit, reading glasses
Some items we can buy there or may be in lodging
- soaps
- shampoo/conditioner
- lotions/moisturizers
- bug spray
- sunblock
We consider these optional/nice to have:
- slippers/lounging shoes
- nail clippers
- nail file
- travel towel / washcloth / hair wrap
- hair dryer (lodging should have)
- flip flops (shower shoes)
- pocket knife (can’t take on plane)
- flashlight
- motion sickness bands
- noise cancelling head phones with batteries/charger
- camera/gopro/chargers/batteries/sd cards
- hand sanitizer
- computer/cable
- projector (mini)
- phone/charger
- hair stuff – clips, bobby pins, hair ties,
- lady stuff
- make-up
- kleenex (mini packs for hiking)
- bandaids, polysporin, tylenol
- qtips
- tweezers
- razor, shaving cream
- notebook and pen for journaling
- sewing kit and safety pins
- money belt – or somewhere to put cc, ATM card and passport that will not draw attention to pickpockets
- ziploc bags- quart and gallon size- great for snacks on hikes
- bug spray
- plug adapters
- games / books
- brush/comb
- plates/bowls/utensils
- crampons
- funnel
Rick Steves has some great packing lists and tips:
Definitely good to review these for his tips and details.