Trip Helpers : The Check Lists

Essential to every successful pack is the check list. So either download the check lists as a Google spreadsheet or print them off to get started with your packing!

And if you have a really big trip, then make sure to have a practise pack before you do it for real. This will help place all your stuff together in one room and will make the usual packing ordeal extremely easy and stress free.

Home Check List

Pay the mortgage
 
Redirect the mail
 
Cancel utility and other bills
 
Gas
 
Electric
 
Water
 
Telephone
 
Mobile Phone
 
Broadband
 
Satellite \ Cable TV
 
TV Licence [UK specific]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cancel bank & credit card statements
 
Change house insurance
 
Cancel council tax [UK Specific]
 
Move valuables to family or  friends house
 
Back up your computer
 
Turn the water off and drain the system
 
Empty and defrost your fridge
 
Turn off the oven and switch off all plugs
 
Lock all doors and windows
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Clothes Check List

Underwear (X7)
 
Socks (X7)
 
Fleece \ Hoodie (X2)
 
T-Shirts \ Vests (X 4-7)
 
Long Trekking Zip-off Trousers (X2)
 
Jeans (X1)
 
Waterproof Jacket (X1)
 
Swimwear (X1)
 
Sleepwear (X1)
 
Favourite Item (X1)
 
Walking Shoes \ Trainers (X1)
 
Flip Flops \ Sandals \ Crocs (X1)
 
Sun Hat \ Cap (X1)
 
Sarong (X1)
 
Woolly Hat and Gloves
 
Money Belt (X2)
 
Sunglasses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Accessories Check List

Sleeping Bag Liner
 
Journal 
 
Book 
 
Travel Guide
 
Swiss Army Knife \ Pocket Knife (with Corkscrew) \ Miss Army Knife
 
Eating Utensils (spork)
 
Alarm Clock \ Watch
 
Ear Plugs
 
Water Bottle
 
Duct Tape
 
Torch (head torch variety)
 
Plastic Bags
 
Water Proof Wallet \ Bag
 
Clothes Line & Sink Plug
 
Combination Padlocks
 
Rucksack Lock
 
Door Locks
 
Compass
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

First Aid Check List

Pain Killers
 
Plasters
 
Gauze Squares
 
Bandage
 
Bandage Tape
 
Small Scissors
 
Tweezers
 
Safety Pins
 
Antiseptic Wipes
 
Antiseptic Cream
 
Migraine Tablets
 
Water Purification Tablets
 
Re-hydration Sachets
 
Diarrhoea Tablets
 
Lip Cream
 
Mosquito \ Insect Repellent
 
Bite Relief Cream
 
Bite Cooling Pen
 
Allergy Tablets (like the brand Piriton)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Travel Documents Check List

Passport
 
Flight Tickets
 
Other Tickets
 
Tour Vouchers
 
Accommodation e-Tickets For First Week
 
Visas
 
Travel Insurance Certificate \ Schedule
 
Vaccination Book & Vaccine Certificates
 
Driving Licence
 
Glasses Prescription
 
Trip Dossiers
 
Passport Photos (for visa etc.)
 
Passport Photocopies
 
Water proof document wallet
 
Digital copies stored in online safe
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Toiletries Check List

Toothbrush & Paste
 
Soap \ Shower Gel
 
Shampoo \ Conditioner
 
Deodorant
 
Travel Towel
 
Bio-degradable Travel Soap
 
Tampons
 
Hand Sanitiser Gel
 
Nail Clippers
 
Contraception 
 
Razor 
 
Sun Cream
 
Cosmetics \ Make-up
 
Toilet Roll
 
Wash Bag
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Money Check List

Local Currency
 
ATM Cards (X2)
 
Credit Cards (X2)
 
Emergency US Dollars
 
Expectant Costs ( Local payment on tours, Visas, etc.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Technology Check List

Digital Camera & Accessories (charger, spare battery, memory card, usb cable, etc.)
 
Ipod & Accessories (charger, camera adaptor, usb cable, etc.)
 
Mobile Phone, Sim Card & Charger
 
Laptop & Accessories (charger, TV cable, Skype headset, etc.)
 
Travel Adaptors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

My Check List