I hate packing for big trips. You don't want to over pack, but you certainly don't want to under-pack. Way over-packed for my last trip, thus I will probably under-pack for this one...
Blerg.
Better get to it. Any advice? I've been to India before, but my brain always stalls when packing.
UPDATE on 06/04/12:
I'm updating this list in case anyone in the future needs something to check against.
I think I'm good on clothes. I've packed a few short-sleeve salwar-kameez, couple of light-weight saris (seeing family in Mumbai first), some jeans, various shirts, and the rest long skirts. Also packed the standard toiletries and makeup bag. Oh yea, and undergarments - of course.
Still deciding on which shoes... I've been on a hunt [obsession] for good travel shoes for awhile.
Here is hubby's non-apparel list to me:
Documentation
Books to read - paper and electronic
Breakfast bars
Toilet paper (the Indian ones may be too rough for you) (I love that he knows this!)
Wet wipes
Hand sanitizers (if we are out)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap (for bathing and cleaning our clothes; we can use the same soap)
Tylenol
Advil
Band aid
Here is the additional things I came up with:
birth control pills
compression socks
PC
easy snacks to eat when taking BCPs
anti-bacterial wipes
small flashlight
hat
earplugs
umbrella
Gatorade/hydration power packets (thanks SKhan!!!)
extension cord?
dry fruits/nuts
microwave popcorn
notebook (to record journey AND to keep copy of receipts/expenses)
dvds
Visine
camera
money - dollars and Rupees
hair brush (it weird how often I forget this)
I am sure you know that people are modest dressers in India, so as many light-weight pants/shirts as possible. Besides all the obvious clothes/toileteries, I would suggestion bringing hydration tablets. It's so hot there this time of year and these are helpful if you get dehydrated or sick. http://www.rei.com/product/791943/nuun-active-hydration-tablets-4-flavor-variety-box
ReplyDeleteThanks! I've never seen those before. Those look way healthier than the gatorade ones.
DeleteI didn't see deodorant on your list! When I went to India the airplane lost my luggage!!! It was a nightmare trying to find replacements for my stuff. I remember I couldn't find tampons, this was 20 years ago, so it could have changed... I imagine you will get a period after BCP. Sorry if it's TMI :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, for my IVF at CC.RM they told me to take Metamucil to help with the constipation that the hormones cause, maybe some of that?
Sunscreen!
Mosquito repellent, I needed it when I was there.
Alarm clock
That's all I can think of. And all the best of luck to you!! xo
hahaha. I would be stinky without deodorant! That's in my toiletries bag.
DeleteThanks for all the other info!!! I would have totally forgotten about the period necessities! My lining has been going back over the last year and every period catches me off guard now!
Thanks again!