Sunday, February 12, 2012

Packing Lists

Below are a couple lists for items you may be taking to Italy.  The main thing is to make your own list and not pack too much, always leave room for souvenirs, make sure your bag won't weigh over 50 pounds and take less than you think you need.  I also never take anything I'd be upset about losing or getting broken - for instance I don't take my $60 bottle of cologne but a $2 can of body spray.  I also leave my favorite shirts and shoes at home in case my bag gets lost or stolen.


*GUYS
CLOTHES: (includes what you’re wearing)
Socks – 5-6 pairs
Underwear – 5-6 pairs
Short-sleeved shirts – 4-7
Long-sleeved shirt – 1
Long-sleeved button down – 1
Hooded sweatshirt – 1
Jeans – 1-2 pairs
Shorts – 1-2 pairs
Pajama pants – 1 pair
Walking shoes
Second pair of shoes? (you might want these if you get a blister, a different pair will rub different places)
Packable wind/rain-resistant jacket (best travel purchase I've made)
Swim trunks (or use a pair of shorts)

-Toiletries
Bar of soap
Shampoo (or they make a shampoo, soap and shaving cream in one bottle)
Shaving cream
Razor (or grow out that beard you’ve always wanted)
Deodorant
Body spray
Band-aids (if you're prone to blisters)
Aspirin (or your favorite hangover remedy)
Toothpaste and Toothbrush
Q-Tips
Nail clippers
Any medication or inhaler you use
SOME EXTRAS:
Contact solution/contact lens case/
glasses/glasses case
Facewash/Lotion
Sunscreen

*GIRLS
CLOTHES: (includes what you’re wearing)
Socks – 5-6 pairs
Underwear – 5-7 pairs
Bra - 1-3
Short-sleeved shirts – 4-5
Long-sleeved shirt – 1
Dresses – 1-3
Hooded sweatshirt – 1
Jeans – 1-2 pairs
Shorts – 1-2 pairs
Pajama pants – 1
Walking shoes
Second pair of shoes
Long-sleeved cardigan or zip-up hoodie (planes, trains and busses can be cold)
Packable wind/rain-resistant jacket (best purchase I've made)
Sunglasses
Bathing Suit

TOILETRIES:
Bar of soap
Shampoo
Facewash/Lotion
Razor
Deodorant
Band-aid (if you're prone to blisters)
Aspirin (or your favorite hangover remedy)
Toothpaste and Toothbrush
Q-Tips
Hairbrush
Nail clippers
Tampons
Any medication or inhaler you use
Contact solution/contact lens case/
glasses/glasses case
Small perfume
Makeup (only the essentials - foundation, mascara, eye shadow)
Sunscreen
Tweezers
Kleenex (there won't always be toilet paper)
Hair ties/bobby pins

*A FEW EXTRAS FOR EVERYONE:
Passport
Flight and travel information
Credit/debit cards
Driver’s license or other picture ID
Student ID (for a few discounts)
Document holder (passports, money, ID)
Copy of all passports (e-mail these to yourself as well)
Daypack
Camera/memory cards/case/charger
Travel adapter/converter for battery charger and other electronics 
Pocketknife
Fork
Garbage bag (for rain cover)
Plastic shopping bags
Journal
Book
Change purse
Deck of cards
Travel alarm clock
Flashlight (if you wake up early or stay out late, you won't wake up roommates)

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