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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