In Your Checked Baggage
□ Personal Items
o Copies of documents, credit cards, identification, etc.
o Small mementos or photos from home
o Journal
□ Toiletries – remember, most items can be purchased in country!!
o Any larger-sized containers of the items, above
o Sunscreen and skin care
o Razor, nail clippers, tweezers, etc.
o Hair products
o Specialty products
□ Clothing – remember, you will do laundry and can buy items locally! About 2 weeks’
worth of clothing is a good estimate.
o Outerwear:
Jacket(s) – depending on climate and season
Rain gear
Vest or lighter outerwear
Hat (for warmth or sun protection, depending on location)
Gloves, scarf, long underwear (if necessary)
Bathing suit
o Regular items
Shirts (tanks, short-sleeve, or long-sleeve--consider climate, formality,
and your personal needs), 5-10
Sweater or warmer tops, 2-3
Pants (jeans/everyday pants, dressier pants, workout, and lounge pants)
3-5
Shorts and/or skirts, 1-3
Undergarments (including athletic wear, long underwear, etc.), 14
Socks, 14
Formal outfit, 1
Pajamas – 2
Belts, ties, or other accessories
Additional workout or outdoor clothes
o Shoes
Sturdy walking shoes (athletic shoes, light hiking boots, or comfortable
sandals), 2
Workout shoes, 1
Formal shoes, 1
Location specific shoes (sandals, hiking boots, rain boots, etc.), 1-2