Suggested items for consideration in your packing list : derived from www.onebag.com
Items with “?” are for personal decision as to need ( climate, weight and personal preferences )
Clothing
- Dressy jacket, shirt, tie, trousers ( for ceremonies )
- medals full size ( if applicable )
- 2-4 shirts/blouses/tops
- 2 pairs trousers/skirts (shorts?)
- 3+ pairs socks
- 3+ pairs undergarments
- long (lightweight) underwear
- swimsuit ?
- dark (cardigan) sweater
- rainwear (umbrella?)
- parka, coat, or equivalent (cold weather)
- long T-shirt or sarong (nightclothes?)
- scarf, shawl
- gloves / mittens ( cold weather )
- sun hat / knitted cap, hat clip
- 1 pair dressy shoes
- 1 pair walking shoes/boots
- flip-flops or sandals ?
- belt
Baggage
- travel pack or shoulder bag
- (& luggage cart?)
- daypack (belt pack? purse?)
- lightweight duffel/laundry bag
- luggage lock(s) (cable?)
- alarm clock/watch (batteries?)
- flashlight, headstrap (extra batteries ?)
- knife, screwdriver, pliers, scissors- multi tool
- spoon (spork )
- compass ?
- whistle ?
- door lock ?
Toiletries
- safety pins, cord, fasteners
- sewing kit, including large needle
- to accommodate dental floss
- (Ziploc®) plastic bags, garbage bags
- Repair/gaffer tape (packing tape? )
- toothbrush, cap, tooth cleaner, floss
- razor, blades, shaving lubricant
- comb and/or hairbrush
- shampoo, bar soap & container
- deodorant
- nail clippers
- [unbreakable] mirror
- viscose towel ( or disposable Chux XL supa wipe? )
Medical
- inflatable travel pillow ?
- earplugs ? (sleep mask?)
- Detergent/washing powder for sink use
- clothesline
- universal (flat) sink/wash basin stopper
- toilet paper, water squirt bottle,
- antibacterial wipes
- (chemical or mechanical) water purifier ?
- analgesic of choice
- diarrhoea treatment of choice
- infection treatment of choice
- malaria tablets ?
- insect repellent
- sunscreen, lip balm
- tweezers
- bandages (other first aid equipment?)
- menstrual, contraceptive,
- and/or prophylactic supplies
- vitamins, necessary medications
Stuff
- (collapsible) plastic water bottle & cup ?
- dark glasses, retainer, case
- lens cleaning cloth/supplies, copy
- of prescription (spare glasses?)
- pen(s), small notebook,
- [for notes, addresses, diary, …]
- personal address book
- maps, guidebooks, phrase books, Post-it® notes, restaurant lists, membership cards, business/calling cards, telephone access numbers
- reading material
- passport, visas, extra passport photos, vaccination certificates
- copies of important documents
- (international?) driver's license, health insurance information
- travel tickets
- charge & ATM cards, cash
- security pouch [worn under clothes]
- camera (lenses? flash? tripod? extra cards & batteries? charger? download adaptor?)
- local power socket adaptor - Turkey plugs shown below
- cellular telephone (charger/adaptor(s)?)
- travel computer (flash drive? power cord/adaptor(s)? network cable(s)?)
- (solar) calculator
- Foodstuffs – quarantine sensible or buy on arrival
Gifts
Remember, not everything goes into your bag (e.g., listed clothing quantities include all items that you will be wearing).
Look on this list as suggestions – a prompt list – only. Adjust ( add or delete ) to your own requirements...
Plugs in common use in Turkey