Adventure Travel Gear Checklist

Luggage & Bags

  • Backpack (carry-on size, 40-50L)
  • Duffel bag
  • Daypack
  • Packing cubes
  • Dry bags
  • Money belt or neck pouch
  • Luggage lock
  • Travel lock

Clothing

  • Base layers (top and bottom)
  • Lightweight, packable jacket
  • Fleece or down jacket
  • Travel pants and shorts
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Flip-flops or sandals
  • Wool socks
  • Compression socks
  • Hat (wide-brimmed or beanie)
  • Gloves and scarf
  • Multi-purpose clothing
  • Sleepwear
  • Shoe horn

Footwear

  • Comfortable hiking boots
  • Slip-on shoes
  • Waterproof shoes

Toiletries & Hygiene

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Travel-sized toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion)
  • Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
  • Razor
  • Deodorant
  • Towel (quick-dry microfiber)
  • Toilet paper
  • Menstrual hygiene products
  • First aid kit (band-aids, antiseptic wipes, painkillers, meds)

Tech Gear

  • Smartphone
  • Power bank (10,000mAh+)
  • Universal power adapter
  • Headphones/earbuds
  • Portable Bluetooth speaker
  • Laptop or tablet
  • External hard drive
  • Camera
  • Action camera (GoPro)
  • E-reader (Kindle or similar)
  • SIM card for local data

Travel Documents & Security

  • Passport & copies
  • Travel visa (if needed)
  • Vaccination records
  • Travel insurance details
  • Emergency contact list
  • Guidebook or offline map
  • Credit & debit cards
  • ATM card
  • Travel journal

Miscellaneous Essentials

  • Water bottle (reusable)
  • Snacks (granola bars, nuts)
  • Reusable shopping bag
  • Travel pillow
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunblock (high SPF)
  • Insect repellent
  • Tissues or handkerchief
  • Safety whistle

Adventure & Outdoors Gear

  • Multi-tool or Swiss Army knife
  • Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries)
  • Binoculars
  • Dry bag for electronics
  • Trekking poles
  • Travel hammock
  • Climbing gear (if applicable)

Health & Wellness

  • Reusable straws (collapsible or metal)
  • Vitamins and supplements
  • Face masks
  • Eye mask and earplugs
  • Compression bags
  • Travel laundry detergent
  • Compact cutlery set
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