Tolietries - Checklist for Backpackers

Having the right toiletries with you can help you get a- Dental floss
more rewarding trip. Use the below check list to make- Toothpaste and toothbrush Try to find a container to
sure you have all the toiletries you need on yourput your toothbrush in to keep it fresh. Before finishing
backpacking trip.toothpaste at home you can save it for future travels
- Contact lenses Bring an extra pair of contact lenseswhere you only need a few days of toothpaste.
in case you lose them during your trip (which can easily- Soap and container Try to find a container to put
happen during activities such as rafting). It may beyour soap into so it does not go all over your stuff.
practical to bring daily lenses or lenses worn 24 hours- Deodorant
day so that you do not have to bother with cleaning- Schampoo
them.- After shave/perfume
- Contact lens fluid You may not be able to bring it in- Ear plugs To get some sleep or kill noise in general.
your hand luggage because of security regulation so a- Eye shades To help you get some sleep.
few daily lenses may be better to bring on board the- Inflatable pillow Comfortable during long bus journeys
plane.but it can also be used as neck support on lazy days
- Contact lens container To store your contact lenseson the beach.
in.- Nail scissors
- Glasses- Sunscreen/after sun cream
- Cord for glasses Attaches to your glasses and goes- Water purification tablets Useful if access to clean
behind your neck so you do not lose your glasses ifwater is difficult. They are available in liquid or tablet
they fall off on boats etc.form.
- Case for glasses Hard case for glasses to protect- Washing up detergent If you plan to go outside big
them when you do not wear them.cities and cook for yourself.
- Cloth for cleaning glasses- Cotton balls For use with skin care products.
- Cotton swabs- Electrical shaver + charger or shaver and shaving
- Toilet paper Hey, you do not want to be stuckcream
without it.- Handkerchief
- Hand disinfectant Great to clean your hands where it- Skin care products
is hard to find water.- Lip balm
- Small mirror To be able to put in and take out- Sanitary towels (napkins)
contact lenses. Look for it in the make up department- Make up Maybe you will run into a really cute guy on
at your local department store.your trip :)
- Laundry detergent For washing your clothes.Happy travels!
- Dressing-case (toiletry bag) To store your toiletries.