10/01/2019
1 Backpack + 3 Days = Weekend Travel Packing List
2 pairs of socks
3 pairs of underwear/boxers
3 undershirts (my personal habit)
2 or 3 t-shirts
1 pair of shorts in addition to the pair you’re wearing
1 button-down “dress shirt”*
1 pair of khakis or dark jeans
gym shorts/sleep wear
sweatshirt or rain jacket
sandals or boat shoes
good walking sneakers
Toiletries:
Toiletry Kit*
Soap & Shampoo/Conditioner (Some hotels may provide these, hostels usually don’t)
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Deodorant
Feminine Products
Brush or Comb
Over-the-counter medicines
Tissues and/or toilet paper*
Extras:
Purse or wallet
Important documents (passport, visa, itinerary, plane tickets, etc.)
Sunglasses/extra eye glasses/contacts
Cell phone (and if you have an iPhone) Travel Apps
Outlet adapter
Camera w/cords, charger, and case
Bath towel*
Enough prescription drugs for the length of your stay*
Sleep sack/sleeping bag (most hostels have sheets, however, some will charge you for them,
Journal/diary
Plastic bottles for toiletries (the maximum is usually 100ml)
Water bottle
*Notes:
1. Clothing – Clothing will be dependent on location, so adjust what I’ve written above for colder climates with things like pants and long-sleeve shirts, and don’t forget to pack things like a hat, gloves, and heavy socks.
2. Button-down “dress shirt” and khakis or dark jeans – You don’t need to pack a shirt and tie, but a button down and dark jeans can pass for appropriate clothing if you’re having dinner at a more formal restaurant.
3. Toiletry kit – I know it looks like I included a lot of items in the toiletries section, but if you keep everything organized in a toiletry kit or at least in some Ziploc bags, they actually take up very little space.
4. Tissues and/or toilet paper – Always keep pocket packs of tissues with you, especially in Asian companies where toilet paper isn’t usually provided.
5. Bath towel – There’s definitely no need to pack a towel as they’re provided at hotels and you can usually rent one at a hostel
6. Enough prescription drugs for the length of your stay – you should also make sure you’re allowed to bring them into the country you’re traveling in and that you have documentation, either the prescription or a doctor’s note.
One final note – don’t forget to write down the directions to your hotel or hostel (preferably in the language of the country that you’re visiting) and bring them with you so you’re not stuck at the airport or doing circles in a cab!
