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Summer Vacation

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Toiletries and personal care

  • Floss
  • Biodegradable soap or shampoo
  • Deodorant
  • Nail clipper
  • Shaving kit
    products + gear
  • Sunscreen
  • After-sun aid
    - aloe gel
  • Hand sanitizer or antibacterial wipes
  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Camp towel
  • Toothbrush
  • gum

Personal items

  • Glasses
  • Sunglasses
  • Contact lenses
    + case + solution
  • Watch
  • Keys
  • Wallet

Documents and money

  • Photo ID
    - driver's license
  • Cash or travelers cheques
  • Credit cards
  • Medical insurance card
  • Maps and guides
  • Membership cards
    - auto club, frequent flyer, etc.
  • Emergency phone numbers

Luggage and security

  • Luggage
  • Backpack
  • Pack rain cover
  • Daypack for excursions away from the camp

Camp

  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Tent

Gadgets

  • Cell phone
  • Headlamp and/or flashlight with extra batteries
  • Sport gadgets
  • Digital camera
  • Video camera
  • Extra batteries
  • Extra memory cards for digital camera

Clothing

  • Briefs or boxer shorts
  • Undershirts
  • Headwear
    - hat, baseball cap, bandana, visor
  • Swim trunks
  • Swimsuit
  • Cover-ups
    - sarong or pareo
  • Flip-flops
  • Hat
  • Personal selection of clothes

Food and drink

  • Insulated cup for cold and hot beverages
  • Plate and/or bowl
  • Spoon and fork
  • Water bottle
  • Water containers
  • Water filter or chemical purification
  • Bottled water
  • Cook set
  • Camp stove
  • Fuel for camp stove
  • Cleaning supplies
    - baby wipes work great.
  • Ziploc bags

Medicine

  • First-aid kit
  • Prescription medications
  • Insect repellent
  • Motion sickness pills
  • Allergy medicine

Extras

  • Binoculars
  • Sewing kit
  • Safety pin
  • Sturdy notebook and pen
  • Copy of this packing list
    - lest you should leave something when you pack for the return trip

Beach

  • Beach towel
  • Goggles
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Board games
  • Playing cards
  • Waterproof disposable camera
  • Beach bag

Miscellaneous

  • Knife or multi-tool
  • Map of the region, compass and GPS (optional)
  • Car emergency kit
    Jumper cables, tow cable, roadside flares, reflective triangle, tire inflator, air compressor, first aid kit, flashlight and extra batteries, roll of duct tape, multitool, work gloves, etc.

To do

  • Notify someone of your plans
    Tell them your destination, how long you'll be there and when to expect you back.
  • Charge all batteries
  • Put mail on hold or arrange for mail pick-up
  • Service car and fill up tank
  • Print out maps, guides, etc.
  • Get cash from ATM
  • Check weather at destination
    http://www.weather.com/
  • Download maps to GPS
  • Pay bills
  • Set TiVo or VCR to record programs
  • Clear answering machine
  • Set up auto email response
  • Adjust AC to save energy
  • Turn off appliances and electronic devices
  • Clean out perishables from fridge
  • Water plants or arrange for plants to be watered while you are away
  • Make arrangements for pets to be fed
  • Take out garbage