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Packing list, how to organize your bags, and essential tips.
Written with women in mind, but intended for everyone. You could basically turn up with just the clothes on your back and a passport, but if you like to be a little more organized, here are some useful things to bring.
Clothing
- 4 favorite everyday tops (ideally easy to mix and match, including one that doubles as sleepwear and one with long sleeves)
- 2 pairs of leggings or harem pants (one doubles as sleepwear)
- One pair of jeans you love in a neutral color
- One pair of shorts, preferably not too short
- A pair of hiking pants (available to buy in some countries, but the quality isn't always worth the price, and you can't find them everywhere)
- 10 pairs of underwear
- 5 pairs of socks, including 2 warm/thermal pairs
- 3 bras
- 1 Dri-FIT shirt (moisture-wicking)
- Shoresh sandals
- Flip-flops—Havaianas with a back strap are great, but regular ones are fine too
- Closed-toe shoes, preferably suitable for hiking and rain (hiking boots, Blundstones, etc.)
- Softshell/down jacket/fleece—don't overpack. You can always buy more clothes if needed, so there's no point carrying extra.
- Thermal top and bottoms
- 1-2 dresses for Shabbat if you like; one could double as an everyday dress (or bring a nice/dressy outfit for any occasion)
- 1 swimsuit
- Winter hat (optional—you can buy one here too)
- Sun hat (optional)
- Neck warmer (optional)
Hygiene
- You can buy toiletries here. Only bring a small amount if you love a particular product or brand, plus perhaps some travel-size essentials for your first few nights. Everyone ends up stocking up on "Himalaya"—there's no escaping it ?
- Toothbrush and 1 tube of toothpaste—no need for spares; all the major brands are available here.
- Quick-drying towel
- 2 packs of sanitary pads—they can be hard to find in some places
- Tampons—a few packs. I haven't seen any here, but they're bound to be available, perhaps just pricier than usual
- Hairbrush
- Hair ties and clips
- Makeup remover wipes and a pack of general-purpose wipes
- Small hand sanitizer
- Nail file, scissors and nail buffer
- 1 nail polish in a color you like (you can buy it here)
- Jewelry - there's plenty here and you'll probably buy some. Don't bring too much unless it's something you really want to wear, and avoid anything too expensive or flashy.
- Watch
- Cotton swabs
- Razor
- Sunscreen
- Hand cream
- Basic makeup - you won't really wear much here
- Lip balm
- Deodorant
- Laundry bag
- Sleeping bag liner or duvet cover to sleep in; a compact liner is best
Medications
- Kalbeten
- Pain reliever
- Dexamol Cold
- Adhesive bandages
- Elastic bandages
- Cotton wool
- Throat lozenges
- Anti-diarrhea medication
- Charcoal tablets
- Altitude sickness tablets
- Malarone, try to get some from other travelers
- Medication for a urinary tract infection
- General-purpose antibiotics
- Fenistil
- Synthomycin/Bactroban
- A friend recommends garlic tablets, which are good for lots of things.
- Personal medications. (Take all medications out of their boxes, wrap them in cling film with the instruction leaflet, and write the dosage on the film with a black marker. This saves lots of space and weight.)
Essentials
- Power bank.
- 2 chargers.
- Power strip.
- Headphones.
- 300 dollars in cash - 100 to exchange in your first country and 200 to keep aside at all times, just in case.
- Money belt.
- Passport.
- 2 credit cards enabled for international use.
- Vaccination record.
- A book.
- Notebook.
- Pens and pencils.
- If you enjoy drawing - a small sketchpad and pencils.
- Playing cards.
- 2 copies of your insurance policy.
- Important phone numbers *written down or printed out* for embassies, Chabad houses, emergency services, etc. - internet access isn't always available as soon as you arrive.
- 1-2 rolls of toilet paper; any more is unnecessary.
- Glasses/contact lenses if needed.
- Sunglasses.
Food
Don't overpack - I had lots of unused food left over and gave it away. There are plenty of vegetarian restaurants here, and most travelers don't really cook. Bring a nice spread, such as tahini or Nutella, a few instant cup soups and energy bars, and *nougat-filled Bamba for friends who've been traveling for a long time*. If you're bringing instant meals, take them out of their packaging and put them in tied food bags.
Nice-to-have extras
- Knife, fork and peeler
- Metal cup that clips onto your bag with a carabiner; you can also buy one here
- Portable speaker
- Eye mask and earplugs
- Travel pillow
Finally, how to organize your bags for the flight
Small bag
- Documents (visa, insurance policy, vaccination records, important phone numbers, etc.).
- Flight ticket.
- Passport.
- Power bank and portable speaker (Important!! Some airports are very strict about power banks in large bags and may hold them up, so make sure yours stays in your small bag!).
- Food for the flight.
- Headphones.
- Basic toiletries (toothbrush, small toothpaste, wipes, sanitary pads, hand sanitizer, tissues).
- Water bottle (drink it before security, as all liquids must be discarded or emptied).
- 300 dollars in cash - 100 to exchange locally, 200 kept hidden throughout the trip for emergencies.
- 2 credit cards enabled for international use.
- A book.
- Notebook and pens.
- Eye mask.
- Travel pillow.
- Shoresh sandals/flip-flops strapped to your bag.
- Sunglasses.
- Glasses/contact lenses if needed.
Large bag
- Clothes, ideally sorted into bags/packing cubes by category.
- Flip-flops.
- Towel.
- Sleeping bag liner/pillowcase.
- Toiletry bag.
- Snacks.
- Copies of important documents (insurance policy, vaccination records, passport, visa, etc.).
Wear and carry
- Closed-toe shoes (to save on luggage weight).
- A comfortable T-shirt.
- Lightweight, comfortable pants.
- Sweater/jacket (to save on luggage weight and be ready for any temperature).
- Phone (important! Keep your SIM active—many airports require SMS verification to connect to WiFi, using any SIM).
