travel packing list

Irene is a lovely travel addicted who masterly runs via che si va, italian funny blog full of travel memories and tips. 
in addition to travel, we share the passion for books, illustration and.. making lists. the outcome is a post on her blog, with our travel packing lists, her advice, and my little drawings.

here, i briefly report the highlights.

the basics list

underwear

socks/tights

camis

tee shirths

trousers 

shorts/skirt

hoodie/sweater/sweatshirt

k-way

pajamas

comfortable shoes

shower flip flops

microfiber towel

a bag for dirty clothes

camera + charger + memory card/film rolls

cellphone + charger

multiple socket + multi-socket adaptor

torch (super useful in hostel dorms)

pocket knife

sunglasses

carnet/moleskine + pen

headphones

guidebook

booking confirmation sheets

copy of papers (to be kept separately from the original papers)

the beauty list

toothbrush

toothpaste

deodorant

brush

tweezers

shampoo & shower gel (in small travel bottles)

handkerchiefs

lip balm

cotton buds

(basic) makeup (her)

cleansing wipes (her)

shaver (him)

the first aid kit

antipyretic

painkiller

anti-inflammatory

antihistaminic

generic antibiotic

patches

antiseptic

anti-diarrheal

insect repellent

the backpack/hand luggage list

travel wallet (not the one you normally use, to prevent losing train pass/ love letters / passport photos from the '90s)

papers and money

a night out essentials (if you're travelling by plane and your baggage has been lost) 

charger 

cleansing wipes

essential medicines 

something to read

something to eat

light scarf (for air conditioning)

copy of the booking sheets

the summer/outoor/winter extensions

summer

microfiber beach towel

swimsuits

mask & snorkel set (only if you're going to a place where you cannot rent them)

sunscreen

going out dress and sandals (for her. for him: you dress the same way day and night, we all know that) 

winter

jacket

scarf

gloves

hat

fleece jacket

winter sports equipment

outdoor

sleeping bag

sleeping mat

tent

camping stove 

mess tin

cutlery

water bottle

hiking boots

solar charger

trekking equipment

do you thing we forget something? do you have any magic packing tip?

i'm going to make a new list soon: the lambretta travel list. it needs to be extra light and smart!