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Carry-on packing list
This is the "everything" list. You'll be able to filter it via criteria (backpack only, cold weather, dress as male/female).
Please do suggest any additional items or recommend items for certain categories (your favorite carryon, for example).
BAGS
carryon bag
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/travel-guide/#rolling
https://www.awaytravel.com/
backpack
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/our-favorite-laptop-backpacks/
http://www.tropicalmba.com/best-digital-nomad-backpack/
http://www.goruck.com/10l-hydration-bullet-black-/p/GEAR-000002
tom bihn
backpack cover?
packing cubes
Clutch or small evening purse
2-4 shirts/blouses/tops
mizzen and main
ex officio
Mack Weldon
2 pairs trousers/skirts (shorts?)
Prana brion
women - black
black nylon skirt
dressy jacket
1 simple dress up / down dress
3+ pairs synthetic socks
cycling
wool
3+ pairs synthetic undergarments
2 bras (one black, one nude) or (one sports bra one underwire bra)
dark (cardigan) sweater
scottevest travel vest
parka, coat, or equivalent
Breathable fleece (patagonia etc)
Down coat
rain coat or shell
long sleeve shirts
sun hat / knitted cap, hat clip
1 pair dressy shoes (laces?)
1 pair walking shoes/boots (laces?)
Trainers
flip-flops or sandals
belt
long underwear
swimsuit
women: may want 2 to mix and match
gloves / mittens / knit cap
necktie, scarf, shawl, bandanna
Jewelry (nothing valuable)
alarm clock/watch
kitchen timer
head flashlight
tsa-compat multi-tool
Leatherman - Style PS
spoon (fork? chopsticks? spork?),
sewing kit, including large needle
safety pins, cord, fasteners
(Ziploc®) plastic bags, garbage bags
repair tape (packing tape? glue?)
transparent wash bag
toothbrush, floss, toothpaste
razor, blades, shaving lubricant
beard trimmer
comb and/or hairbrush
shampoo, conditioner, bar soap & container
facial cleanser
moisturizer? (facial, hand, body)
powder compact
lip balm/lipstick
mascara
travel-size pump hairspray or hair product
Dry shampoo
travel makeup brush
deodorant (stick!)
nail clippers and file
contacts
[unbreakable] mirror
viscose towel (washcloth?)
Travel size perfume / cologne
sunscreen
Hairband / hair ties
Nail polish
inflatable travel pillow
earplugs (sleep mask?)
sleep sack (sleeping bag? bivouac sack? blanket? tent?)
detergent
(surgical latex braid) clothesline (carabiner?)
water bottle
antibacterial wipes
(chemical or mechanical) water purifier
analgesic of choice
dihydromyricetin
rehydration salts
diarrhea treatment of choice
infection treatment of choice
malaria tablets
insect repellent, mosquito net
tweezers
bandages (other first aid?)
melatonin
(whats the natural day one?)
menstrual, contraceptive, and/or prophylactic supplies
vitamins, necessary medications
painkiller of choice
condoms
dark glasses, retainer, case
lens cleaning cloth/supplies, copy of prescription (spare glasses?)
pen(s), small notebook, glue stick [for notes, addresses, diary, …]
space pen
http://www.schondsgn.com/products/schon-dsgn-0001-pen
waterproof notebook
maps, guidebooks, phrase books, Post-it® notes, restaurant lists, membership cards, business/calling cards, telephone access numbers
recommend reading a travel guide cover-to-cover for your location
research shows you're more likely to enjoy w/more effort
reading material
kindle
passport, visas, extra passport photos, vaccination certificates
copies of important documents
which?
print out of our Google 2 step authentication backup codes.
(international?) driver's license, health insurance information
travel tickets
global entry
or clear
charge & ATM cards, cash (traveller's cheques?)
regus card?
travel credit card
travel debit (for cash)
2 personal cheques
security pouch [worn under clothes]
List of important phone numbers & email addresses (including emergency contacts, family members, US embassy or consulate abroad,
laptop
digital security checklist
use hard drive encryption
YOU MAY NEED TO PROVIDE KEYS. Only way is blank PC + download later.
VPN
twofactor auth on all accounts
cellular telephone (charger/adapter(s)/battery?)
digital security checklist
use hard drive encryption
turn off bluetooth and wifi, NFC
knowroaming sim
tep hotspot
usb condom
http://syncstop.com/
usb port blocker
noise-cancelling headphones
usb battery
phone case (waterproof?)
cable stable
external HD
usb key?
password manager vault
laptop sleeve
roost laptop stand
keyboard + mouse
plug adapter
multi-usb charger
mu tablet?
dual usb wall charger
phone armband (running)
wifi extender
mini surge prot
4g jetpack
intl one?
unlocked burner phone
need a selection for each network type
apps
audible
yelp
priceline
vs hotel tonight
motionx gps
google maps
spotify
skyscanner
speedify
backup software
whatsapp
skype
tripadvisor offline
camera (lenses? flash? tripod? extra cards & batteries? charger? download adapter?)
foodstuffs
gifts
Sugru
binocs
podcast mic
bluetooth speaker
gopro
THINGS THAT ARE NOT ON THIS List
small flashlight (use your phone)
rainwear
Printable version (checklist)
Have like an icon for anything that needs cable, note type
Cable roundup at the end?
weight?
LEVELS
no-bag
backpack
backpack + bag
Destination Options
Domestic
Intercontinental
Developing World
Weather Options
cold
warm
Travel Types
business
pleasure
adventure
minaal
https://medium.com/digital-nomad-stories/a-small-bag-on-a-big-adventure-5e4851ac7801#.o9dbeu92i
http://travelfashiongirl.com/the-minimalist-packing-list/
http://www.missminimalist.com/2009/10/minimalist-travel-whats-in-my-suitcase/
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/travel-guide/
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@kodujeme I know, I think I'll list both options. Knowroaming is far easier when traveling between multiple countries.

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