Packing Checklists: Trekking vacation

This month we will be providing you with a packing checklist for your vacation: safari, beach, sightseeing, skiing, trekking and more. So make sure you check our page on a regular basis to not miss out on very valuable information.

When you plan your trip and therefore your luggage load, try to pack just what you need. Believe us you will end up bringing home more that what you came with! So try to pack light.

This week we would like to focus on trekking vacation. Please find below your trekking packing checklist:

Good quality walking shoes (you do not want to end up with huge blisters)
Clothing in neutral colors (make sure you respect the local dressing code!)
Backpack
Personal hygiene items
Travel size detergent
Antibacterial wipes
Lip balm (with the sun your lips can end up being dry very quickly - make sure you moisturize)
Good quality flask/bottleneck
Travel pillow
Sleeping bag
Mosquito netting
Binoculars
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Malaria tablets
First aid kit
Insect repellent
Camera
Video camera
iPod
Headphone
Extra batteries
Phrase book - Dictionary
Travel guide
Passport
Tickets and reservations
Credit card
Health insurance and/or your health insurance card
And last but not least make sure you do not bring any stress with you (nagging friends, re-routed office messages...you know what we mean, don't you?)