Adventure Travel Checklist

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  • Travel Documents

  • Passport

  • Photocopy of first page of passport

  • Entry visa (or required paperwork)

  • Other photo ID

  • Currency valid at destination

  • Trip itinerary

  • Flight confirmation

  • Hotel confirmation

  • International health card with immunizations

  • List of key phone numbers

  • Packs/Luggage

  • Travel pack

  • Duffel (or soft-sided suitcase)

  • Day pack or waist pack

  • Neck pouch (for passport)

  • Money belt

  • Camera bag(s)

  • Computer bag

  • Dry bag (for wet clothes)

  • Internal organizers and/or stuff sacks

  • Resealable plastic bags

  • Luggage locks (TSA approved)

  • Luggage tags (2 per bag)

  • Clothing and Footwear

  • Wicking T-shirt

  • Wicking underwear

  • Quick-drying pants/shorts

  • Short-sleeve shirt(s)

  • Long-sleeve shirt (for sun, bugs)

  • Sun-shielding cap or hat

  • Fleece or wool hat

  • Bandana or Buff

  • Swimsuit

  • Rainwear (jacket and pants)

  • Insulating jacket or vest (and pants)

  • Gloves or mittens

  • Clothing for casual or evening use

  • Hiking footwear; sandals and other shoes

  • Hiking/walking socks, 2+ pairs

  • Liner socks

  • Travel Gear

  • Travel alarm clock

  • Water bottles

  • Water disinfection system or tablets

  • GPS receiver

  • Headlamp or flashlight

  • Binoculars

  • Battery charger

  • Extra batteries

  • Electrical adapters/converter

  • Knife or multi-tool (in checked luggage)

  • Umbrella

  • Camera

  • Memory cards and batteries

  • Book/reading material

  • Field guides; historical guidebooks

  • Language phrasebook

  • Music player with headphones

  • Journal or sketchbook with pens/pencils

  • Quick-dry travel towel

  • Sleep sheet (or sleeping bag liner)

  • Travel pillow

  • Personal Items

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Lip balm

  • Insect repellent 

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Alcohol or antiseptic wipes

  • Skin lotion

  • Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses

  • First-aid kit (see our First-Aid Checklist)

  • Prescription medications

  • Toiletry kit

  • Toothbrush

  • Tissue or toilet paper

  • Cosmetics

  • Brush and/or comb

  • Brush and/or comb

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