Packing+List



Clothing
1 pair of walking/comfortable shoes 1 rainproof jacket 5 pairs of pants (one dressy, one casual; khaki is recommended — when washed, it dries faster than jeans) 1 swimsuit (packed in a plastic bag) 10 pairs of socks (cotton blend) 10 pairs of underwear 4–6 shirts (long/short-sleeved, various colors) 1–2 light cardigans for layering 1 hat scarves (to wear with clothing or hat) 1vests (optional) 1 pair of pajamas (or long shirt to get you to the bathroom down the hall if necessary)

Toiletries/Medicine
Body soap/puff Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss Shampoo/conditioner Brush/comb Lotion Razor (non-electric)/shaving cream or soap Sunscreen, insect repellent Prescription drugs (in original container with your name and your doctor's name, write down generic name) First aid kit/moleskin/blister kit Feminine hygiene products Deodorant Nail clippers/file/tweezers Spare glasses and/or prescription, mini-eyeglass repair kit, or contact lenses and supplies Hand sanitizer Vitamins OTC remedies (whatever works for you): Pepto, decongestants, etc.

Money and Security
__[|Moneybelt]__: Passport, plane ticket, debit card, credit cards, traveler's checks, railpass, driver's license (if you're renting a car) Security: Bury **copies** of your passport, plane ticket, and prescriptions in the bottom of your luggage

Packing Essentials

 * If you won't wear it more than three times, don't bring it!
 * Pack light, wash frequently, buy it if you need it
 * Your pack should weigh about 20 percent of your body weight, preferably no more than 20 pounds
 * Limit yourself to one carry-on size bag: 9" x 21" x 13"
 * A week before your trip, pack your bag with everything you think you want to take, and carry it around for a day. Is it comfortable? Too heavy? Better to know now than later!