The hardest part of your journey: packing. Women often tend to pack too much. With this list you know for sure that you have everything with you! Not everything applies to every trip and you can of course buy some things at your destination, but it is a handy tool!

General

· Luggage tag
· Credit card
· Debit card
· (Travel) wallet
· Passport (& copies)
· Vaccination booklet
· Flight bag
· Head lamp
· Sheets (so you can still sleep in a clean bed even in the dirtiest place)
· Mosquito net
· Emergency numbers
· Ear plugs
· (Inflatable) neck cushion
· Visa
· Passport photos (for visa)
· Backpack + Daypack
· Rain cover for backpack
· Lonely Planet / travel guide
· Health insurance card
· Insurance papers
· Flight tickets
· World plug
· Pocket knife
· Sunglasses

Toiletries

· Baby wipes
· Make-up remover
· Cotton wool
· Deodorant
· Shower gel
· Facial creme
· (Hand) disinfectant
· Lenses + spare set / glasses + glasses case
· Lens solution
· Shaving gear
· Shampoo / Cream rinse
· Tampons / sanitary napkin / menstrual cup
· Toothbrush
· Toothpicks / dental floss
· Toothpaste
· Lip balm
· Nail clippers
· Cotton swabs
· Toilet bag
· Wax / gel / hair spray
· Brush
· Rubber band
· Bath towel / hammam towel
· (Microfiber) towel

Electronics

· Camera
· Mobile phone + charger
· E-reader / tablet
· USB stick / external hard drive
· Chargers / batteries
· Headphones / earbuds
· Splitter
· Selfie stick
· Possibly laptop

Clothing

· Underwear
· Socks
· Short pants / skirts
· Dresses
· Long pants (thin)
· T-shirts / long sleeves / undershirts
· Sweater / cardigan
· Windproof jacket
· Belt
· Bikini / bathing suit
· Easy shoes
· Hiking boots
· Flip flops
· Cap / hat
· Poncho
· Thermal clothing
· Shawl
· Watch

Medical

· Anti mosquito spray (DEET)
· Betadine / Iodine
· Diarrhea inhibitors / laxative
· First aid kit
· Malaria tablets / Emergency cure
· ORS
· Tick tweezers
· Sunscreen
· Aftersun

Useful extras

· Sleep mask
· Game cards
· Toilet paper / tissues
· Water bottle / camel bag
· Cablelock
· Padlock
· International driving license
· Sewing kit
· PADI dive pass
· Drybag
· Pen and paper
· Tape
· Tiger balm
· Clothespins & rope
· Travel soap
· Waterproof bag for papers and passport
· Money belt

Do you miss anything? Please let me know and I’ll add it to the list!