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Thursday, September 6, 2007

Eagle Creek Packing List

Stumbled across this great packing list+, on the Eagle Creek website.
They have a lot of good traveler's information there. If you follow the link to their site, you can download the pdf version which includes the sweet little check boxes for each item. Yes!

The following list is not meant to cover every travel situation, but merely to serve as a reminder of the items that many people take on trips. Nor is it meant as a litany of recommended travel items. When was the last time you kicked yourself for not bringing the sink stopper? This list is compiled from correspondences with our customers.



Pre Departure

• Passport

• Visa

• Health Documentation

• Transportation Tickets

• Frequent Flyer Cards

• Emergency Information

• Insurance

• Hotel Reservations

• Traveler's Checks

• Currency

• Credit Cards

• Guide Books and Maps

• Trip Cancellation/ Medical Insurance

• Personal Identification

• Copies of Airline Tickets & Passport

• Special Event Reservations

Travel Gear

• Main Travel Bag (Travel Pack/ Duffle Bag/ Luggage)

• Packing Accessories (for clothes, small stuff and toiletries)

• Security (Passport Carrier/ Locks/ Luggage Tags)

• Document Organizer

• Everyday Bag

Everyday Basics

• Travel Clothing

• Raincoat/ Umbrella

• Travel Footwear

• Visor or Brimmed Hat

• Camera, Lenses, Film

• Radiation Shield for Film

• Video Camera, Tapes

• Binoculars

• CD/ Cassette Player

• Electric/ Phone Converters

• Travel Alarm

• Language Books

• Reading Materials

• Address Book

• Travel Journal

• Pen/Pencil

• Scarf/ Bandana

• Games/ Playing Cards

• Snacks

• Water Bottle

• Hand Sanitizer/ Towlettes

• Travel Neck Pillow

• Eye Shade/ Ear Plugs

• Portable Door Lock

• Tissues/ Toilet Paper

• Keys

Maintenance Items

• Flashlight Batteries/ Bulb

• Matches or Lighter

• Extra Batteries

• Sewing/ Repair Kit

• Duct Tape

• Travel Iron or Steamer

• Sink Stopper for Hotel Sinks

• Zip-close Plastic Bags

Travel Health

• Travel Health Booklet

• Pain Reliever/ Aspirin

• Cold Medicines

• Contact Lens Items

• Diarrhea Medicine

• Laxative

• Insect Protection

• Sun Protection

• Sunburn Relief

• Antibiotic Cream

• Malaria Medication

• Motion Sickness Medicine

• Personal Hygiene Items

• Personal Prescription

Home Checklist

• Stop deliveries

• Have Post Office hold mail

• Arrange care for pets, lawn and plants

• Set-up a timed lighting system

• Notify local police of absence

• Leave house key and trip itinerary with a neighbor

• Empty refrigerator

• Eliminate possible fire hazards (unplug appliances, etc.)

• Turn down thermostat

• Turn off water heater

• Store valuables in a safe place

• Lock all doors and windows

• Reconfirm with airlines

Toiletries

• Comb / Brush

• Toothbrush / Paste

• Dental Floss

• Deodorant

• Soap-Personal & Laundry

• Skin Care Lotion / Creams

• Make up

• Mirror

• Manicure Articles

• Hair Care

• Sunscreen / Lipbalm

• Razors / Shaving Cream

• Hair Dryer

• Towel / Washcloth

• Travel Bottles (for shampoo & laundry soap)

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