Once you’ve decided where you’re heading, how you’re getting there and how you’ll be carrying your life around you’ll need to start deciding what you actually need to take with you!
When preparing for my trip to Oz I passed a kit list – a kit list which had originated sometime before it got to me, had been rewritten, edited, edited some more and then I added and took away some additional items.
And now the time has come to pass this trusty list onto you guys to help with your trip. It’s by no means perfect, exhaustive and some of it will be completely irrelevant to some people and destinations. But it’s a great list from which to start your planning. Build on it, hack it down and remember to pass it on!
A quick rule of thumb though – lay out everything you think you need to take with you.
Then half it!
Also be prepared to dummy pack your bag on a few occasions, don’t leave it until the last minute because you’ll never be able to repack it or find what you’re looking for. Your bag is going to be the lifeblood of your travels – make sure you know what goes where and that you have a little extra room to add to it along the way.
Essentials;
Passport
Plane Tickets
Visa documents
Insurance documents
Driving license
Money!
Copy of my CV (if on WHV)
(back up with scans on email account)
Useful stuff to have;
Guide books/map
Head torch
Water bottle
iPod
Pack of cards
Plug adapters
Camera + Memory Cards + Charger + Card reader
Phone (unlocked) + Charger
Laptop + Charger
First aid kit (plasters, antiseptic, bandage, sling, tweezers, sealed needles + syringe)
Insect Repellent
Clothing;
Closed top shoes x 1pair
Flip flops x 1pair
Boxers x 5
Socks x 2pairs
T-shirts x 5
Boardies x 2
Shorts x 1
Trousers x 1pair
Hoody x 1
Light waterproof coat x 1
Sunglasses x 1pair
Beach towel
Toiletries;
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Flannel
Deodrant
Nail clippers
Condoms
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