Travel checklist

I travel often lately, and from time to time I remember my first trips. I can recall how I always used to forget something at home, then realize in the middle of an unknown city that I'd forgotten something as little as a hair comb, phone charger or nail clippers.

Therefore, long time ago I started a checklist, and now I always run through it before leaving on a trip. It also saves me from worrying if I haven't forgotten something, and this list never failed. I'll share it, maybe others will find it useful. I won't include the common stuff such as "clothes" or "underwear" as that's what most people never forget at home. :)

Important:

• travel documents
• passport
• proof of medical insurance
• vaccination records if needed
• printed plane / bus / train tickets
• work permit if needed
• credit cards, discount cards
• laptop
• mobile phone, smart-phone (best if it has GPS & maps)
• charger(s) for phone, laptop, camera, mp3 player
• travel adapter(s)
• printed map(s)
• sunglasses
• sun hat, wind buff
• digital camera
• network cable
• headphones / earphones
• book(s)
• printed travel guide (I usually check for known scams and other warnings on Wikitravel)
• driving license
• napkins
• hair comb
• shampoo
• shaving kit (machine, cream, after shave)
• toothbrush kit (brush, floss, tooth paste)
• umbrella
• small deodorant, perfume

Less important:

• agenda and a pen
• data cables (phone, camera)
• small towel
• cold pills, stomach pills (you might not find exact matches in the country you visit)
• antiseptic cream / liquid
• nail clippers, small scissors
• bathing suit
• flip-flops
• towel
• back-up shoes, shirt & trousers
• souvenirs
• plastic cutlery, cups
• game cards

As an additional travel precaution, I also scan my travel documents in case I loose them or they get stolen. This can save lots of headache if needed to produce a proof of identity.

Please comment / +1 this article if you forgot one of the items above on your last trip. ;)