Packing List

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Please note:

Always check seasonal weather and destination activities to further fine-tune your proper attire and gear
Also check local cultural restrictions to determine appropriate attire
Gear and vendors recommended by the Adventure Travel Trade Association is in parenthesis following select items

Pre-Departure

Personal identification
Passport
Visa
Health documentation
Insurance for trip cancellation/medical/evacuation (Medjet Assist, Travel Guard, Travel Insure, or World Nomads)
Emergency information
Transportation tickets (www.Away.com, www.Orbitz.com)
Frequent flyer information
Lodging, transfers, and activity reservations (www.Away.com, www.Orbitz.com)
Hotel/tour contact info
Traveler’s checks
Currency
Money belt (All Terrain Money Belt)
Credit & ATM cards
Copies of airline tickets/passport/etc.
Security pouch and/or organizers for passport, tickets, etc. (Security and ID)
Reconfirm/check-in online with airline
Positive attitude and an open mind!

Luggage

(For a variety of luggage options, see the Eagle Creek, Kelty, or Osprey websites)

Primary travel bag (Take 2 ORV Trunk 28, Big Rolling Duffel, or Sojourn)
Carry-on bag (Porter or Redwing)
Packable spare bag (Packable Day Pack)
Packing accessories for clothes, toiletries, etc. (Packing Solutions)
Luggage locks (Security and ID)

Clothing:

*Always check seasonal weather and destination activities to further fine-tune proper attire
*Also check local cultural restrictions to determine appropriate attire

Tropical

Footwear (Newport H2 – M’s, Whisper – W’s)
Underwear (Give-N-Go Underwear)
T-shirts (Neptune Tee – M’s, – W’s)
Pants (Insect Shield® Convertible – M’s, – W’s)
Shirts (Insect Shield® Halo Long-Sleeve – M’s, – W’s)
Visor or brimmed hat (Insect Shield® Adventure Hat – M’s, Insect Shield® Sun Bucket – W’s)
Bandana (Insect Shield® Bandana)

Dry

Footwear (Voyaguer – M’s or W’s)
Underwear (Give-N-Go Underwear)
Socks (Insect Shield® Pro Calf-Length Sock)
Shorts (Nomad Short – M’s, – W’s)
T-shirts (Satellite – M’s, Dri Pointelle Scoop Top – W’s)
Pants (Insect Shield® Convertible – M’s, – W’s)
Shirts (Air Strip Lite Shirt – M’s, Dryflylite Shirt – W’s)
Light jacket (Gobi Jacket – M’s, – W’s)
Visor or brimmed hat (Insect Shield® Adventure Hat – M’s, Insect Shield® Sun Bucket – W’s)
Bandana (Insect Shield® Bandana)

Temperate

Footwear (Redmond – M’s, Genoa Peak – W’s)
Underwear (Give-N-Go Underwear)
Socks (Insect Shield® Pro Calf-Length Sock)
Shirts (Insect Shield® Barrier Crew – M’s, Insect Shield® Barrier Crew Hoody – W’s)
Pants (Insect Shield® Ambush Pant – M’s, – W’s)
Soft shell (Latitude Jacket – M’s, – W’s)
Shell (GORE-TEX® Foray Jacket – M’s, Aspire Jacket – W’s)
Gloves (WINDSTOPPER® Gripper gloves – M’s, – W’s)
Visor or brimmed hat (Insect Shield® Adventure Hat – M’s, Insect Shield® Sun Bucket – W’s)
Bandana (Insect Shield® Bandana)

Cold

Footwear (Growler – M’s, Vail – W’s)
Underwear (Give-N-Go Underwear)
Socks
Shirts (Migrator 1/4 Zip – M’s, – W’s)
Pants (Takeover Pant – M’s, – W’s)
Fleece (Alpental Fleece – M’s, Alpental Fleece Hoody – W’s)
Shell (GORE-TEX® Foray Jacket – M’s, Aspire Jacket – W’s)
Shell pants (GORE-TEX® Foray Pants – M’s, Aspire Pants – W’s)
Hat (WINDSTOPPER® Alpine Hat)
Gloves (WINDSTOPPER® StormTracker gloves)

Polar

Footwear (Summit County Boot – M’s, – W’s)
Underwear (Give-N-Go Underwear)
Socks
Sock liners
Baselayer top (Midweight Zip Neck LS – M’s, – W’s)
Baselayer bottom (Midweight Bottom – M’s, – W’s)
Gloves/mitts (GORE-TEX® Alti Mitts – M’s, – W’s)
Glove liners (Midweight Baselayer Glove – M’s, – W’s)
Hat (WINDSTOPPER® Alpine Hat)
Balaclava (WINDSTOPPER® Gorilla Balaclava)
Shell (GORE-TEX® Mentor Jacket – M’s, Enigma Jacket – W’s)
Shell pants (GORE-TEX® Mentor Pants – M’s, Enigma Pants – W’s)
Insulated shell (Greenland Baffled Jacket)

Gear

*Always check seasonal weather and destination activities to further fine-tune proper gear

Watch
Camera, lenses, memory card/stick
Camera bag
Sunglasses
Binoculars
Guide books and maps
Language materials
Reading materials
Travel journal
Pen/pencil
Electric converters (Converters and Adapters)
Travel alarm (Easy View Travel Alarm)
Scarf/bandana
Games/playing cards
Snacks
Water bottle/hydration system
Travel neck pillow (Comfort Travel Pillow)
Eye shade/earplugs (Comfort Plus Eye Shade / Ear Planes)
Tissues/toilet paper
Cell phone – or not!
Flashlight with batteries/bulb
Spare batteries/bulbs
Sewing kit
Duct tape
Clothes washing kit (Clothing Care Kit / Stain Removing Towlettes)
Sleep sack (Design Salt)

Travel Health

*Please consult your local health center or personal physician for help in planning your trip’s medication needs. (www.travel-vaccines.com)

Water purification system (Micropur and/or Ultralight Series)

Travel health booklet

First aid kit, including:
- Pain reliever/fever reducer
- Diarrhea medicine
- Laxative
- Malaria or other destination-specific medication (www.travel-vaccines.com)
- Tweezers
- Band aids
- Moleskin

Cold medicines/throat lozenges
Extra eyeglasses and/or contact lenses
Contact lens items
Insect repellant
Sun screen/lip balm
Sunburn relief
Antibiotic cream
Hand sanitizer
Motion bands (Motion Bands)
Vitamins

Toiletries

Toiletry kit (Toiletry Kits)
Prescriptions
Shower shoes
Comb/brush
Toothbrush/paste
Mouthwash
Dental floss
Deodorant
Soap
Skin lotion/cream
Mirror
Manicure articles (nail file/clippers)
Shampoo/conditioner
Razors/shaving cream
Hair dryer
Travel towel (Travel Towel)
Travel bottles (Pack-It Liquid/Gel Set)

Home Checklist

Advise bank of pending foreign credit card use
Stop deliveries
Stop newspaper
Have post office hold mail
Advise home alarm company of absence
Arrange for care of pets, lawn, and plants
Re-set sprinklers
Set-up timed lighting system

Leave house key and trip itinerary with a neighbor
Leave flights and hotel itinerary with a relative
Empty refrigerator
Eliminate possible fire hazards (unplug appliances, etc.)
Turn off/down heater or air conditioner
Turn down water heater
Store valuables in a safe place
Lock all doors and windows
Pre-pay bills