Adventure Travel Checklist
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Travel Documents
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Passport
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Photocopy of first page of passport
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Entry visa (or required paperwork)
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Other photo ID
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Currency valid at destination
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Trip itinerary
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Flight confirmation
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Hotel confirmation
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International health card with immunizations
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List of key phone numbers
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Packs/Luggage
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Travel pack
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Duffel (or soft-sided suitcase)
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Day pack or waist pack
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Neck pouch (for passport)
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Money belt
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Camera bag(s)
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Computer bag
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Dry bag (for wet clothes)
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Internal organizers and/or stuff sacks
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Resealable plastic bags
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Luggage locks (TSA approved)
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Luggage tags (2 per bag)
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Clothing and Footwear
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Wicking T-shirt
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Wicking underwear
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Quick-drying pants/shorts
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Short-sleeve shirt(s)
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Long-sleeve shirt (for sun, bugs)
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Sun-shielding cap or hat
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Fleece or wool hat
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Bandana or Buff
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Swimsuit
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Rainwear (jacket and pants)
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Insulating jacket or vest (and pants)
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Gloves or mittens
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Clothing for casual or evening use
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Hiking footwear; sandals and other shoes
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Hiking/walking socks, 2+ pairs
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Liner socks
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Travel Gear
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Travel alarm clock
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Water bottles
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Water disinfection system or tablets
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GPS receiver
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Headlamp or flashlight
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Binoculars
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Battery charger
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Extra batteries
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Electrical adapters/converter
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Knife or multi-tool (in checked luggage)
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Umbrella
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Camera
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Memory cards and batteries
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Book/reading material
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Field guides; historical guidebooks
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Language phrasebook
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Music player with headphones
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Journal or sketchbook with pens/pencils
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Quick-dry travel towel
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Sleep sheet (or sleeping bag liner)
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Travel pillow
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Personal Items
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Sunglasses
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Sunscreen
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Lip balm
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Insect repellent
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Hand sanitizer
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Alcohol or antiseptic wipes
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Skin lotion
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Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses
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First-aid kit (see our First-Aid Checklist)
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Prescription medications
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Toiletry kit
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Toothbrush
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Tissue or toilet paper
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Cosmetics
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Brush and/or comb
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Brush and/or comb