Adventure Travel Gear Checklist
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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