List of Travelling Equipment for a Solo Trip

Packing light is usually the mantra when it comes to preparing for any kind of a trip. However, when you are packing up for a solo trip, you need to be packing smart than light. Remember, when you are travelling alone, you are your own backup.

Though you can always buy what you don’t pack, it makes sense to carry the essential travelling equipment with you. Also, try to pack up all the essential travelling equipment in your carry-on baggage just to be on the safer side. This list is just a guide to help you start off in the right direction.

The documents

• Passport
• Other ID proofs
• Tickets
• Health related documents
• Emergency contacts
• Copies of all of the above
• Carry your cards/money (converted if required)

Clothes

• Sufficient underwear
• Cargo pants/shorts
• Shirts/tops
• Flip flops and spare footwear
• Hats/scarves/sunglasses
• Waterproofs if travelling during the rains
• Comfortable nightwear

Toiletries

• Oral hygiene
• Soap/body-wash
• Sanitizers/wet wipes
• Sunscreen
• Moisturizer
• First aid kit along with your prescription meds, if any

Electronics

• Chargers
• Phone/tablet
• Camera
• USB drives/storage devices

Miscellaneous

• Door alarm
• Rape alarm
• Travel safe
• Rechargeable batteries
• Book/music/movies

Prepare your carry-on bag with all your documents, cash (stash a little in your baggage too), toiletries and a few clothes. Finally, remember to keep in touch. When you start off on a solo-trip, share your itinerary, however tentative, with close friends/family. Check in with your emergency contacts on a regular basis and stay safe.