The following packing lists are provided to give you an idea of what
we like to take on most trips.The key is to
have everything you need to be comfortable on your trip but not to over pack.Let the shoes you wear for travel be your only
shoes and you will have plenty of room for everything else you need. And remember,
not every person needs to carry every item.Compare
notes with your fellow travelers to cut back on what you need to pack. Be sure to
place a business card or name, phone number and e-mail address inside each piece of
luggage. (Ideally you should only have one carry on bag and a purse, fanny pack or
small backpack - remember - you don't want to check any luggage you can't do without.)
Luggage Day and a half Pack
(Most Versitile - Can be used for hiking, bicycling, backpacking)
Roller Board Bag (BJ's Eagle Creek Crossroads 22 has backpack straps as well as wheels. BJ quickly changes it to a backpack when the gate agent announces that all roller boards must be checked.
Standard Gear
for Most Trips Nylon Zip Off Leg
Pants (*2 Pair – *# varies depending on type of trip)
Nylon Long Pants (*1 pair – *# varies
depending on type of trip)
Performance Shirts [quick drying synthetic
fabric] (2 long sleeve, 2 short sleeve)
Belt (Tony’s has a built in bottle
opener)
Fleece Jacket
Raincoat (Waterproof, Breathable)
Rain pants (Waterproof, Breathable)
Folding Umbrella (Very Small)
Baseball Cap (Waterproof – this keeps the
hood of your raincoat out of your eyes)
Silk Long Underwear (top & bottoms)
Nylon underwear/panties (5 pair)
Socks (2 pair padded sports socks – I
like Fox River)
Shoes (Waterproof, Comfortable)
Gloves (2 pair – 1 fleece, 1 waterproof
shell)
Earmuffs or Windproof Headband
Swimsuit (can double as shorts for males)
Pajamas or Sleepwear Flip-flops (shower
shoes)
Daypack
Toilet Tissue or Tissue Packet (In case of
emergency)
Camera (digital memory or film and battery or
recharger)
Mini Tri-Pod
Walkie Talkies
GPS
Maps
Batteries and Recharger
Sunglasses (Polarized)
Binoculars
Travel Guide
Zip Lock Bags (a few small & large & ones for clothing)
Water Bottle
Plastic Cups
Travel Vouchers/Tickets
Reservation Information (Car/Hotel/Airline)
Flight Information
Music
Headphones
Telephone *Alternate Cell or Sim
Card
Travel Alarm Clock (If your watch or phone
does not have one)
Flashlight
Emergency Phone List
Photo Identification
Passport if required
Discount Cards (AAA, AARP, Student ID)
Information for accessing Internet Account
from Internet Cafe
Tiny Travel Laptop Computer or Tablet
Network Cable
Liquid Toiletries (All in 3 oz
[100ml] containers inside 1 QT ziplock bag)
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hair
Gel
Hair
Spray
Hygiene
Products
Contact
Solution
Sunscreen
Bug
Repellant
Woolite
Toiletries (All Travel Size - BJ uses a
Hanging Toiletry Kit from R.E.I)
Toothbrush
Soap
(Small Hotel Size)
Comb
Brush
Hairdryer
Contact
Case
Glasses
Medication
Razor
Tweezers
Mirror
Sewing
Kit
Soap
Dish
Additional
Gear for Entertainment Book or eReader
Deck of Cards
Pen/Pencil
Corkscrew (Plastic)
Bottle Opener
Coozie/Huggie
Binoculars
Additional
Gear for Foreign Travel Foreign Language
Dictionary or Translation Guide. Download the Google Translate App for your phone and the appropriate language for your travel.
Adapter Plug and/or Converter
Extension Cord (for the hair dryer in case the
outlet is not near a mirror - may also be needed on the airplane for plugs with
large heads)
Passport
Foreign Money (left over from previous trips)
Photocopy of Passport (ask a friend to carry)
Battery Operated Fan (for travel to
Europe in the Summer - Hotels rarely have air-conditioning)
Additional
Gear for Beach Trip Beach Towel
Float
Cooler
Visor
Sunscreen
Bug Repellant
Masks, Snorkels, Fins
Fishing Gear
Additional
Gear for Ski Trip Skis
Ski Boots
Poles
Ski Socks
Wool Long Underwear
Ski Bibs
Ski Goggles
Chemical Hand & Foot Warmers
Walkie Talkies
Additional
Gear for Bicycle Trip Bicycle Handlebar Bag
Gel Saddle
Bicycle Helmet
Bicycle Cable Lock
Bicycle Pump
Yellow Safety Vest
Yellow Safety Triangle to attach to Backpack
Plastic Bags
Rubber Spacers/Gaskets for Handlebar mounts
Handlebar attachable Rear View
Mirror
Handlebar attachable Bell
Handlebar attachable Cell Phone and/or GPS Mount
Extra Battery for Cell Phone/GPS
Music
Selfie Stick
Garbage Bags or Backpack Cover (for
rain)
Clothing Zip-Lock Bags
Cutting Board
Zip Ties Bungee Cords
Tools (be aware of airline carry on
restrictions)
Duct Tape
Additional
Gear for Backpacking Trip (for 2) Tent (5.5lbs)
Ground Cloth (1lb) Mattress Pads (Orange
= 1.75lb & Red = 1.25lb)
Sleeping Bags (Blue = 4.25lb & Black =
3.5lb)
Cookware (1.5lb)
Food (1.75lb)
Batteries, Light Stick, etc. (1lb)
First Aid Kit (.25lb)
Headlight (.5lb)
Flashlight (.25lb)
Scoop (.25lb)
Magnesium Chairs (2lbs)
Camp Shoes (1lb)
Fleece Pants (2lbs)
Toilet Paper
Fire Starter
Matches (waterproof)
Gas Stove
Water Filter
Powdered Drink Mix
Snacks
Duct Tape (great remedy for blisters)
Dressing for Travel Wrinkle-free pants (BJ
wears TravelSmith
Go-Anywhere Pants. Tony wears Prana nylon pants with nylon belt, plastic buckle
& velcro fly)
Short Sleeve Shirt (BJ wears a TravelSmith Tee
Shirt, Tony opts for a nylon long sleeve shirt with sleeves that roll up)
Long Sleeve Shirt (BJ wears as a a jacket in
case it is cool on the plane)
Socks
Underwear
Waterproof Shoes