Activity optional

• Binoculars or spotting scope
• Bird book, field guides
• Camera and high speed film (for low light)
• Diary or note paper
• Extra camera battery
• Reading materials
• Sketching materials
• Small backpack
• Small flashlight or headlamp
• Water bottle

Adventure basics

• Address book
• Binoculars
• Camera, film
• Games/playing cards
• Hiking boots
• Luggage I.D. tags
• Luggage/travel pack
• Radiation shield for film
• Rain boots
• Rain coat
• Rain protection
• Reading materials
• Scarf/bandanna
• Travel clothing
• Travel footwear
• Travel journal
• Travel lock
• Video camera, tapes
• Visor or brimmed hat
• Water bottle

Excursion toiletries

• Blow dryer
• Bottles (for shampoo & laundry soap)
• Comb/brush
• Dental floss
• Deodorant
• Manicure articles
• Shampoo
• Shaving cream
• Soap: personal and laundry
• Toothbrush/paste
• Towel/washcloth
• Towelettes

Holiday medication

• Antibiotic cream
• Aspirin/pain reliever
• Cold medicine
• Contact lens preparation
• Insect repellent
• Motion sickness medicine
• Personal hygiene items
• Personal prescription
• Sunburn relief
• Sunscreen
• Vitamins

Home checklist

• Arrange for care of pets, lawn and house plants
• Check timed night lighting system
• Eliminate possible fire hazards (unplug appliances, etc.)
• Empty refrigerator
• Have Post Office hold mail
• Leave house key and trip itinerary with a neighbor
• Lock all doors and windows
• Notify security company or local police of your absence
• Set-up a timed lighting system
• Stop deliveries
• Store valuables in a safe place
• Turn down thermostat
• Turn off water heater

Maintenance items

• Camera batteries
• Duct tape
• Flashlight batteries/bulb
• Matches or lighter
• Mesh bag for dirty laundry
• Mini sewing/repair kit
• Portable lightweight travel iron or steamer
• Travel clothesline & clothespins
• Zipclose plastic bags

Pre-departure

• Credit Cards
• Currency
• Emergency information
• Guide books and maps
• Health documentation
• Hotel reservations
• Insurance
• Passport
• Personal Identification
• Photocopies of documentation
• Special event reservations (art, popular festivals, sports)
• Transportation tickets
• Traveler's cheques
• Trip cancellation/medical insurance
• Visa

Travel essentials

• A compact travel health kit (first aid)
• A positive attitude
• Electrical converter/adapter
• Everyday bag to hold all of the valuables you want to keep close
• Flashlight/head lamp
• Passport/money carrier
• Pocket Knife: basic blade, opener, scissors, tweezers, corkscrew
• Sunglasses
• Travel organizer for I.D., tickets, itineraries, receipts, etc.
• Travel watch or alarm