Packing Checklist - Men

Following find a handy checklist for items that men should consider bringing on a trip to the third world. I've also provided this via a PDF that you can print for use when shopping, or when actually packing your bag.

Clothes

 

Clothes

   Shirts (5)

 

 

   Long Pants (3)

 

 

   Jacket

 

 

   Socks (3)

 

 

   Shoes (1-3): Walking, casual, sandals

 

 

   Swimsuit

 

 

   Underwear (4)

 

 

   Belt

 

Electronics (all optional)

   Camera(s) and charge kit(s)

 

   Extra memory card

 

 

   Lens cloth

 

 

   Cellphone and charger

 

 

   MP3 player and charger

 

 

   Laptop

 

 

   Setup online backup account

 

 

   Calculator

 

 

   Electrical plug adapters

 

Toiletries

   Shaving kit (razor, cream, blades)

 

 

   Toothbrush kit (brush, paste, floss)

 

 

   Hair care (shampoo, conditioner)

 

 

   Deodorant

 

 

   Nail clippers

 

 

   Moleskin strips for shoes

 

Medical kit

   Band-aids

 

 

   Antibiotic cream

 

 

   Aspirin

 

 

   Thermometer

 

 

   Cold medicine

 

 

   Pepto-bismol tablets

 

 

   Medicinal strips (ala Theraflu)

 

 

   Alcohol swabs

 

 

   Prescription medications

 

 

   Allergy pills

 

 

   Lomotil

 

 

   Rehydration salts

 

 

   Malaria pills (if required)

 

 

   Syringes (optional)

 

 

   Blood draw kit (optional)

 

Other personal care

   Insect repellent

 

   Sunblock

 

 

   Lip balm

 

 

   Contraceptive supplies

 

 

   Sunglasses

 

 

   Hat

 

Papers and money

   Passport

 

   Cash and/or traveler’s checks

 

 

   Moneybelt

 

 

   Credit cards

 

 

   Extra passport photos

 

Other

   Laundry detergent

 

 

   Guidebook

 

 

   Swiss Army knife

 

 

   Notebook

 

 

   Alarm clock

 

 

   Pens

 

 

   Reading and/or audio books

 

 

   Pocket flashlight

 

 

   Pocket umbrella

 

 

   Generic sink plug

 

 

   Clothes line

 

 

   Plastic bags

 

 

   Antibacterial wipes

 

 

   Tissues

 

 

   Inflatible pillow

 

 

   Sewing kit

 

 

   Eyeglasses

 

 

   Ear plugs

 

 

   Sarong (as beach towel, etc.)

 

Bags

   Pack or suitcase

 

 

   Daypack

 

 

   Baggage locks

 

Additions for backpackers

   Padlock and chain

 

   Bed sheet or sarong

 

 

   Bar soap and soap dish

 

 

   Swimmer’s towel

 

 

   Sleeping bag (optional)