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dressy jacket
2-4 shirts/blouses/tops
2 pairs trousers/skirts (shorts?)
swimsuit
dark (cardigan) sweater
rainwear (umbrella?)
parka, coat, or equivalent
3+ pairs socks
3+ pairs undergarments
long (lightweight) underwear
long T-shirt or sarong [cover-up]
necktie, scarf, hairband, bandanna
gloves / mittens
sun hat / knitted cap, hat clip
1 pair dressy shoes (laces?)
1 pair walking shoes/boots (laces?)
flip-flops or sandals
belt
travel pack or shoulder bag
(& luggage cart?)
daypack (fanny pack? purse?)
lightweight duffel/laundry bag
luggage lock(s) (cable?)
universal (flat) sink stopper
detergent, spot remover
(surgical rubber braid) clothesline
inflatable hangers [to dry clothes]
toilet paper, water squirt bottle,
antibacterial wipes
(chemical or mechanical) water purifier
analgesic of choice
diarrhea treatment of choice
infection treatment of choice
malaria tablets
insect repellent, mosquito net
sunscreen, lip balm
bandages, moleskin (other first aid?)
menstrual, contraceptive,
and/or prophylactic supplies
vitamins, necessary medications
(collapsible) plastic water bottle & cup
pen(s), small notebook, glue stick
[for notes, addresses, diary, …]
personal address book (stamps?)
maps, guidebooks, phrase books, Post-itŪ notes, restaurant lists, membership cards, business/calling cards, telephone access numbers
reading material
large envelopes [to mail things home]
alarm clock/watch (batteries?)
flashlight, headstrap, extra batteries (bulbs?)
multipurpose tool, scissors
spoon (fork? chopsticks? spork?),
(coffee tin lid) plate
compass
whistle
rubber door stop [for security]
inflatable travel pillow
hostel sheet bag (sleeping bag?
bivouac sack? blanket? tent?)
safety pins, rubber bands, cord
sewing kit, including large needle
to accommodate dental floss
(ZiplocŪ) plastic bags, garbage bags
duct (or gaffer's) tape
toothbrush, tooth cleaner, floss
razor, blades, shaving oil/cream
comb and/or hairbrush
shampoo, bar soap & container
deodorant
nail clippers
[unbreakable] mirror
viscose towel (washcloth?)
dark glasses, retainer, case
lens cleaning cloth/supplies, copy
of prescription (spare glasses?)
earplugs (eye mask?) [to ease sleep]
passport, visas, extra passport photos, vaccination certificates
copies of important documents
(international?) driver's license, health insurance information
travel tickets
charge & ATM cards, cash, traveller's cheques
2 personal cheques
security pouch [worn under clothes]
Specialty Items:
camera (lenses? flash? tripod? film? extra batteries? charger? download adapter?)
cellular telephone (charger?)
laptop computer (flash drive? power cord/adapters? network cable(s)?)
(solar) calculator
gifts
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