Adventure Travel Gear List

Pre-Trip Planning

The First Things to Do

□  Select your travel dates, destinations, guide company and other trip details
□  Arrange for any necessary visas
□  Make sure you have a current Passport for international travel
□  Find out about inoculation requirements and visit a travel clinic
□  Purchase trip cancellation insurance (optional)
□  Make reservations for special events or sites during the trip

Before You Leave on Your Adventure Travels

□  Make a photo copy of your passport and give to fellow traveler
□  Leave a copy of itinerary with friends or family
□  Assemble and check all of your gear
□  Clean and waterproof your boots & shoes
□  Notify authorities of your absence, if for extended length of time
□  Make reservations for special events or sites during the trip

What to Pack

(Please also check with your travel company for their trip-specific gear lists)

Trip Essentials

□  Passport
□  Driver's license or other photo ID
□  Health, eyewear presecription and health insurance documentation
□  Transportation tickets and/or confirmations
□  Currency, travelers checks and/or credit/debit cards
□  Guide books and maps
□  Positive attitude
□  Leave your valuables behind!

Luggage & Travel Gear

□  Passport/money carrier – one that hides away for security
□  Watch with alarm
□  Electrical converters/adapters
□  Travel luggage travel backpack, wheeled case, wheeled duffel, etc.
□  Day pack and/or fanny pack
□  Stuff sacks or packing sacks and folders to organize and protect gear
□  Luggage tags on all packs, cases, pouches, etc.
□  TSA travel locks for all cases, packs, etc.
□  Water filtration/purification system – depending on destination and water supply
□  BPA-free water bottle(s) 
□  Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
□  Battery charger for all media (optional) 
□  Small flashlight or head lamp – and spare bulb/batteries 
□  Pocket knife – do not pack in carry-on case 
□  Compass
□  Binoculars (optional) 
□  Altimeter (optional) 
□  Pedometer (optional) 
□  Music player and spare batteries/charger (optional)
□  Sewing Kit
□  Zip-lock® Bags
□  Duct tape – small amount for repairs
□  Mesh laundry bag (optional)
□  Travel clothesline and clips
□  Book/magazines
□  Travel journal & pen
□  Playing cards
□  Sleep aids – neck pillow, eye shade, ear plugs (optional)
□  Elastic bandage (optional)

Clothing

□  Travel footwear – comfortable shoes, sandals, water shoes and/or boots, as required
□  Raingear – waterproof, breathable jacket and pants
□  Brimmed hat
□  Bandana(s)
□  Sweater or fleece top
□  Lightweight, long sleeved shirts that hand wash nicely
□  Convertible, lightweight pants that hand wash nicely
□  Wicking t-shirts that hand wash nicely
□  Synthetic briefs/boxers/panties that hand wash and dry easily
□  Shorts and/or casual skirts/dresses (optional)
□  Sleepwear
□  Bathing suit
□  Comfortable socks – moisture wicking is best, like merino wool or synthetics
□  Stocking cap, ear band and gloves – for high elevations or colder climates
□  Belt (optional)
□  Eyewear – sunglasses, prescription glasses, contact lenses and supplies
□  Glasses band (optional)

Personal Hygiene

□  Personal medical supplies – prescriptions, inhaler, antibiotics, etc.
□  Pain reliever and cold medicine
□  Medicine for upset stomach/diarrhea
□  Malaria pills and/or altitude medications – if required
□  Antibacterial gel
□  Sun screen
□  Sunburn cream
□  Insect repellant
□  Lip balm – with SPF
□  Bathroom supplies – toilet paper, feminine hygiene products
□  Toothbrush & toothpaste
□  Soap, Shampoo
□  Hair brush/comb
□  Travel towel & wash cloth
□  Small bottles/travel kit to hold toiletries (optional)
□  Mirror (optional)
□  Moist wipes (optional)
□  Travel detergent for hand washing garments
□  Binoculars (optional)