Packing List – Checked Bag
1. Pants/Capris – about 4 or 5 pairs. I have found the lighter weight khaki type material travels the best. Avoid bringing only jeans if possible. They don’t travel well and take forever to dry if there is a need to wash them.
2. Walking shorts (knee length or slightly above) – 1 pair. It will be cooler but we might get a warmer day and it is good to be prepared.
3. Shirts – I would bring about 10 – mixture of long sleeve t’s and regular (remember no logos from bands, cigarettes, drugs, skulls, etc.) Layering will be important on this program.
4. Underwear – either enough to change every day or plan to wash by hand.
5. Socks – enough for every day or plan to wash by hand.
6. Raincoat/outer waterproof shell. It will rain while we are there, be prepared. I use a shell (which is a lightweight jacket that I can wear layers underneath) as they are less bulky to pack.
7. Sweatshirts – bring at least 1.
8. Scarf (to keep your neck warm. It will be cold.)
9. Jammies – 1 or 2 pairs. Remember to be appropriate with these and think cooler/cold nights)
10. Shoes – A good pair of walking/tennis shoes (we will be walking 4-5 miles a day). Bring an extra pair of old shoes or water shoes for our bog hikes in Scotland. Also may want to bring a pair of flip-flops for showering or wear around the hotels.
11. Umbrella – compact size.
12. Travel alarm clock.
13. Toiletries – Shampoo, conditioner, brush/comb, toothbrush/paste, body wash, deodorant, tissues, hand sanitizer, lotion, sunscreen, bug repellent, contact lens solution and extra case) These would be regular size products and should be packed in Ziplock bags to prevent spillage into your luggage.
14. Travel size laundry soap – I usually get a small bottle (in with the travel size products) or triple strength liquid tide). Remember to put in a Ziplock bag to prevent spillage.
15. Extra batteries for anything you bring that may need batteries.
16. Extra Ziplock bags for dirty/wet clothes – all sizes.
17. Fabric softener sheets (to put in with your dirty clothes).
18. Mini sewing kit (never know when you will pop a button).
19. Small flashlight.
20. Voltage adapter for UK/Ireland (these can be purchased at Walmart or Target).
21. Hat/sunglasses.
22. Small address book for sending home postcards, etc.
23. Your PTP string backpack.
24. More individually packed snacks if you want.
Remember to leave room for Souvenirs and also to coordinate your clothes so you can mix and match. It will be much cooler in the UK with highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s to 40s, so plan accordingly.
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