Along with bookings, research and planning what also demands a lot of attention is packing when you are going on a trip. You can add another challenge by missing an essential item while packing. It is always advisable to keep a checklist ready with you in order to avoid any hassle and we have brought to you a list of items which you should carry along on a trip in order to ensure smooth travel. Do not forget to take out a printout.
Basic Travel Kit
Itinerary Printout (at least 2)
Travel Guide / Map Print Out (at least 2)
At least two Copies of PhotoIDs for all members
Mobile
Mobile Charger
Pen and a small Diary
Bag locks (2 or more)
Backpack or Carry bag
Extra spectacles with cover
Spectacles cover
TORCHLIGHT
Small Scissor
Watch
Swiss Knife
Hand Sanitizer (Dettol, Lifebuoy) – Recommended
Sunglasses – Recommended
Multi-Plug – Recommended for remote areas
Small water bottle, say 500 ml
Match Boxes or Flint or Cigarette Lighter
Couple of candles
Plastic Bags / Plastic Zip Lock Bags
Twist-ties, safety pins
Novels or two
Eateries
Chocolates, toffees, chips, chewing gums, mouth freshener, dry fruits etc.
Pre-cooked food if possible
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Camera Kit
Camera with bag
Camera Charger and its cable
Camera Battery
Camera Cleaning Kit including Lenspen
Tripod
Filters
Remote Release
Photography Handbook
Extra Camera Battery, if possible
Extra Remote Release Battery, if possible
Extra memory cards, if possible
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Toiletries
Tooth Brush
Tooth Paste
Toilet Soap
Shampoo Pouches according to the schedule or a small shampoo bottle
Tissue Papers
Face wash if required but common for girls
Hair Oil
Deodorants
Moisturizing Cream
Lip Guard
Cologne Talc
Comb
Small Mirror
Feminine Hygiene, if required
Shaving Kit
Shaver / Razor / Trimmer
Shaving Blades ( If possible keep some extra blades)
Shaver Brush
Shaving Foam or Cream
Clothing Kit
Clothes as per the schedule
Towels
Socks
Handkerchiefs
Slippers
At least one light jacket
Air Travel
Air-ticket Printout (if flying with e-tickets)
Credit/Debit Card photocopy both side from which booking was made — Don’t forget to strike of CVV number
Authentication Letter if someone else’s Credit/Debit Card
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Mountains Must-Haves
Digital Thermometer (Optional)
Cold Cream
Lip Guard
Hats / Caps
Heavy Woolen Clothing including woolen socks (Severe Cold / Snow)
Woolen Hand Gloves (Severe Cold / Snow)
At least 2 pairs of thermal
Trekking Must Haves
Mountains Must Haves
Hard Wooden Stick (Also handy in snow for the grip)
Rain / Snow Protection Gear like Rain Coat / Rain Suit
Hats / Caps
Gaiters for snow or water
Water Bottles (Snow trek needs more water than we think)
Trekking Shoes
Beach Must Haves
Hats / Caps
Sunscreen lotion (SPF 50 or greater) or Sunblock
2-3 Extra Shorts,
An extra slipper and extra towel for back pack
Thin single bed sheet – if not interested in beach shack/bed always
Lip Guard with sunscreen
Long-sleeved over shirt and a thin pair of pants as night gets a bit cold at beaches
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Medicine or First-aid Box
Disclaimer– Well medicines listed here are just my suggestion as it suits me and you shall always consult your doctor before taking any of these.
ORS or ORS-L Tetra Packs at least 5 in number
Pain Relief Spray
Pain Relief Cream or Gel
Betadine – Antiseptic cream
Savlon or Dettol – Antiseptic solution
Combiflaim or Flexon – Pain Killers
Crocin or Paracetamol – Mild Fever
Avomine – Relief from Dizziness, Motion Sickness and Vomiting
Digene – Relief from Flatulence, Indigestion, acidity (mild)
Zinetac 150mg – Acidity or gastric problems (only if severe)
Eno Sachets – Quick Gastric Relief
Entroquinol – Relief from Loose motion (mild)
Metrogyl – Relief from Loose motion (high)
D-Cold Total or Vicks Action 500 for cold
Pudin Hara for stomachache
Crepe Bandage – 2 (for fractures)
J&J Band-Aid Fast Heal Wash proof – Long, Square and circle patches
Cotton and Dressing Bandage
Becosules for vitamin B-complex and sometimes energy
Eye Tone for soothing eyes
Nasivion for blocked and dry nose
Ongoing Regular Medicines, if any
