Gap Year Travel Packing Checklist

Finding all the necessary travel clothing, backpacks, footwear, insect repellents etc. can take time. Some shops such as Field and Trek specialise in travel items and can save time as they offer a wide range of goods which may cover all your needs but there are many shops, both on the high street and online, which offer a wide range of travel & outdoor accessories such as luggage, backpacks, sporting goods, children's items and much more.

Another consideration is that if you are planning on travelling to a number of different destinations or travelling solo, it is advisable to travel light to reduce the effects of travelling & to keep track of your belongings.

Travelling light is an enormous time saver when visiting numerous destinations as it is easy to pack and repack.

Another consideration in these uncertain times is the frequent travel restrictions imposed from time to time by the Government and airlines. To find the latest information regarding allowable items for travel as well as size and weight of baggage allowed, always check the airlines website or phone their help line.

Especially important is to buy a good strong backpack which will last the journey. It may be tempting to take along everything that you feel may come in handy and end up with an enormous backpack but travelling light has many advantages and most items can be purchased along the way if they are required.

The following is a general list (for both men & women) to get you started and additional items can be added by downloading and printing the First Gap Year packing checklist:

Passport	Travel wash	Passport photos
Debit & credit cards	Shampoo	Pen & paper
Document copies	Toothpaste & toothbrush	Shoes
Insurance Policy	General toiletries	T-shirts
Flight tickets	Shaving gel or oil	Shorts or skirts
Travellers cheques	Razors	Underwear
Sun lotion / cream	Tissues	Trousers
Insect mosquito repellent	Universal sink plug	Day pack
Hat	Travel towel
Alarm clock	Wallet or purse