Packing Checklist - Women
Here is a checklist of items that women should consider bringing on a trip from two weeks to a year when going to the third world. This list should work for trips from three weeks to a year. We've provided a separate checklist for men, and have also provided easy-to-print PDFs of these checklists to use when you're out shopping, or when you are actually packing your bag.
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Clothes |
Short-sleeve shirts (5) |
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Long-sleeve shirt (2) |
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Tank-top (1) |
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Long Pants (2) |
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Skirts (2-3) |
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Dresses (2) |
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Jacket |
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Socks (5) |
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Shoes (1-4): Walking,
smart-casual, flip-flops |
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Swimsuit |
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Bras (3-4) |
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Panties (7-10) |
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Sleepwear |
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Belt |
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Electronics (all
optional) |
Camera(s) and charge kits |
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Extra memory card |
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Lens cloth |
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Cellphone and charger |
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MP3 player and charger |
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Laptop |
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Setup online backup account |
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Calculator |
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Electrical plug adapters |
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Toiletries |
Toothbrush kit (brush, paste,
floss) |
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Hair care (shampoo, conditioner,
bands) |
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Deodorant |
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Bar soap and soap dish |
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Nail care items (clippers &
file) |
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Pumice stone for feet |
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Nylon body scrubber |
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Beauty Products |
Cleanser |
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Facial moisturizer |
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Body lotion with SPF |
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Mascara |
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Tinted gloss |
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Medical kit |
Band-aids |
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Antibiotic cream |
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Thermometer |
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Cold medicine |
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Pepto-bismol tablets |
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Medicinal strips (ala Theraflu) |
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Alcohol swabs |
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Prescription medications |
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Allergy pills |
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Lomotil |
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Rehydration salts |
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Malaria pills (if required) |
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Syringes (optional) |
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Blood draw kit (optional) |
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Other personal care |
Insect repellent |
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Sunblock |
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Lip balm |
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Feminine and contraceptive
supplies |
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Sunglasses |
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Hat |
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Papers and money |
Passport |
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Cash and/or traveler’s checks |
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Moneybelt |
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Credit cards |
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Extra passport photos |
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Other |
Laundry detergent |
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Guidebook |
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Swiss Army knife |
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Notebook |
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Alarm clock |
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Pens |
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Reading and/or audio books |
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Pocket flashlight |
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Pocket umbrella |
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Generic sink plug |
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Clothes line |
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Antibacterial wipes |
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Tissues |
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Inflatible pillow |
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Sewing kit |
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Eyeglasses |
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Ear plugs |
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Sarong (as beach towel, etc.) |
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Bags |
Pack or suitcase |
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Daypack |
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Baggage locks |
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Additions for
backpackers |
Padlock and chain |
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Bed sheet or sarong |
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Swimmer’s towel |
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Sleeping bag (optional) |