Adventure Travel Checklist

By REI staff

Documents

(not every person will need every item on this list)

• Passport
• Photocopy of first page of passport
• Entry visa (or required paperwork)
• Other photo ID
• Currency (valid at destination)
• ______________________

• Trip itinerary
• Flight confirmation
• Hotel confirmation
• Int’l health card w/immunizations
• List of key phone numbers
• ______________________

Packs/Bags

• Travel pack
• Duffel (or soft-sided suitcase)
• Day pack or waist pack
• Neck pouch (for passport)
• Money belt
• Camera bag(s)
• ______________________

• Dry bag (for wet clothes)
• Internal organizers
• Stuff sacks
• Resealable plastic bags
• Luggage locks (TSA approved)
• Luggage tags (2 per bag)
• _______________________

Clothing/Footwear

(base choices on trip length and possible weather extremes)

• Wicking T-shirt
• Wicking underwear
• Quick-drying pants/shorts
• Short-sleeve shirt(s)
• Long-sleeve shirt (for sun, bugs)
• Sun-shielding hat
• Fleece or wool hat
• Bandana or buff
• ______________________

• Swimsuit
• Waterproof/breathable rain jacket and pants
• Insulating jacket or vest (and pants)
• Gloves or mittens
• Clothing for evening
• Hiking footwear; walking shoes; sandals
• Hiking/walking socks, wool or synthetic; 2+ pairs
• Liner socks
• ______________________

Travel Gear

• Travel alarm clock
• Water bottles
• Water-treatment system
• GPS/personal navigator
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Binoculars
• Battery charger
• Extra batteries
• Electrical outlet converter
• Knife or multi-tool (in checked luggage)
• ______________________

• Camera
• Memory cards or film
• Book/novel
• Interpretive field/historical guides(s)
• Language phrasebook
• Music player w/headphones
• Journal/sketchbook w/pen or pencils
• Quick-dry travel towel
• Sleep sheet (sleeping bag liner)
• Travel pillow
• ______________________

Personal Items

• Sunscreen
• Lip balm
• Insect repellent
• Hand sanitizer
• Alcohol or antiseptic wipes
• Spare eyeglasses/contact lenses
• ______________________

• First-aid kit (see our first-aid checklist)
• Prescription medications
• Toothbrush, toiletry kit
• Cosmetics
• Brush/comb
• Eyeshades; earplugs
• ______________________

For REI Adventures trips, find packing guidelines for specific trips at REIAdventures.com.

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