Basic packing list

• Cash
• purse / wallet / wallet
• Chest pouch / fanny pack / belt pouch
  For hiding money & documents
• EC card
• Credit card
• Blocking numbers (emergency phone numbers of the bank)

General

• Toilet bag
• Towel / Washcloth
• Sun cream
• After-sun cream
• Shower gel / Soap
• Perfume
• Deo
• Care creams for face, hands & body
• Lip balm
• Handkerchiefs
• Cotton swabs
• Toilet paper
• Contraception
  Condoms / Pill

Hair

• Shampoo
• Conditioner / Conditioner
• Hairbrush / Comb
• Hair gel / hair spray
• Hair elastics & Co.

Teeth

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Dental floss
• Mouthwash

Shaving / Hair removal

• Shaver (wet / dry)
• Shaving foam / shaving gel
• Aftershave / Shaving lotion
• Epilator
• Depilatory cream
• Cold wax strips / Hot wax

Hands & Feet

• Hand cream
• Nail care set / Manicure set
• Nail scissors
• Nail file
• Nail polish
• Nail polish remover & cotton pads or similar

Make-up and feminine hygiene

• Make-up
• Powder
• Lipstick, eye shadow, mascara, rouge
• Brush
• Make-up remover / make-up removing wipes / cotton pads
• Feminine hygiene
  Tampons / pads / panty liners

Underwear

• Socks
• Underpants
• Undershirts
• (Sports) bras
• Depending on season and temperature: long underwear and thick socks

Everyday clothes

• T-shirts
• Polo shirts
• (Hooded) sweater / sweatshirt
• Fleece sweaters
• Shirts / Blouses
• Tops
• Belts
• Long pants / Jeans
• Shorts / Shorts
• Cloth pants
• Rain pants
• Skirts
• Dresses
• Tights
• Thin jacket / Going out jacket / Softshell jacket
• Wind & rain jacket / Hardshell jacket
• Vest
• Pajamas / sleepwear / nightgown
• Jogging suit / cozy clothes for home
• Leggings

Business / evening clothes

• shirts, tie, suit
• evening dress / costume
• Socks / stockings / tights
• Good shoes

Sportswear

• Functional clothing
• T-Shirt / Top
• Sports pants / shorts / leggings
• Sports shoes
• Sports bra

Headgear

• Cap
• Hat
• Headband

Shoes

• Flip-flops / bathing shoes
• Sandals
• Sneakers / Casual shoes
• Fancy shoes
• Sturdy, well-worn shoes / walking shoes / hiking boots
• Rubber boots

Other

• Bathrobe
• Gloves

Washing

• Laundry bag / laundry net
• Travel detergent

Hiking & Trekking

• Trekking Pants (Zip-Off)
• Trekking skirt
• Hiking boots
• Functional clothing
• Trekking backpack
• Hiking poles

Bathing & Beach

• Bathing / beach bag
• Bath towel
• Beach mat
• Swimming trunks
• Bikini / Swimsuit
• Beach dress
• Sun hat
• Parasol
• Swimming goggles
• Air mattress / inflatable boat
• Beach shell
• Diving goggles & snorkel

• First aid kit
• Disinfectant
  for wounds, for hands and for objects (e.g. Sagrotan)
• Personal medication
  possibly certificate for abroad
• Medication for pain and fever
  e.g. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Paracetamol
• Medication against diarrhea
  e.g. charcoal tablets, Imodium, Lopedium
• Medication against (travel) nausea
  e.g. Vomex
• Mosquito repellent
  e.g. Autan
• Ointment for insect bites
  e.g. Fenistil gel, Soventol
• Pain gel
  e.g. Voltaren
• Wound and healing ointment
• Remedy for cough, cold, sore throat
• Plasters and blister plasters
• Tweezers

• Identity card or passport
  Pay attention to the validity date!
• Booking documents
  Accommodation, flight, tickets
• Health insurance card
• International health insurance (proof)
• Vaccination card
• Diabetic card / allergy passport / medical records
• Info about blood group, allergies & contact persons
• Student ID card
• Address list emergencies, accommodations, insurances, banks, embassy, family, friends

Travel by car / rental car

• (International) driver's license
• Vehicle registration
• Proof of vehicle insurance
• Documents rental car
• ADAC card
• European accident report form
• Addresses for sending postcards

Arrival by plane

• Air ticket
• Frequent flyer card

• Sunglasses
• (Reading) Glasses
• Spectacle case
• Glasses cleaner / cleaning cloth
• Contact lenses
• Contact lens case
• Contact lens cleaner

• Pillow
• Earplugs / Oropax
• Neck pillow / neck pillow
• Sleeping mask
• Blanket

• Provisions for the trip
• Drinking bottle
• Emergency snack
  e.g. chocolate bar
• Chewing gum

• Cell phone / Smartphone with charging cable
• Cell phone protective cover
• Camera / Lenses / Tripod
• Laptop with charging cable
• Laptop bag
• Tablet / iPad with charging cable
• E-book reader with charging cable
• Headphones
• Watch / Smartwatch (possibly charging cable)
• Memory card
• Powerbank

• Dry Bag / Packing Bag (waterproof)
• Handbag
• Suitcase / Trolley / Travel Bag
• Backpack
• Rain cover for backpack
• Protective cover for electronics
• Zip bag for hand luggage
• Fanny pack
• Neck pouch

• Books & Magazines
• Movies / Music
  on smartphone, tablet or laptop
• Games
  e.g. board games, playing cards
• Lighter
• Pocket knife (not in hand luggage when flying!)
• Umbrella
• Writing utensils
  e.g. notepad, pens, document folder
• Travel diary
• travel guide
• Sewing kit
• Mouth protection / FFP2 mask