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    Posted: 08 June 2010 at 17:52
Ok so it has come to my attention that there is a lack of help on the net, when it comes to packing lists. Trying to remember the things you might forget is really hard, however I have started my own list. If anyone can think of things to add it would be really apprechiated and im sure others will use this link too.
Many Thanks x
 
Heres my list, for working abroad in a hot country:
 

IMPORTANT INFOMATION -MUST HAVES

  • Passport and a few photo copies
  • 6 x Passport Photos for ID Cards
  • Flight Tickets
  • EHIC CARD
  • Bank Details and cash card
  • Insurance Info
  • Medication Info
  • Some Money in the correct currency
  • Working contract copy
  • Paper work from training

Items to remember

  • Alarm Clock
  • Unlocked mobile for simcards abroad
  • Torch
  • Prase Book
  • Adaptor Plugs
  • Ipod
  • First Aid Kit
  • Watch
  • Stationary , pad for notes!
  • Calculator, stapler,holepunch
  • Travel Iron
  • Hair Dryer / straightners
  • Coat Hangers
  • Batteries
  • Camara
  • Bottle and tin opener
  • Money Belt for excursion money
  • Laptop/films,music
  • Books
  • Headphones
  • Flight pillow
  • Mobile Phone and Charger
  • Beach bag/work bag
  • Door stop
  • Dirty wash bag
  • Tweezers

Address Book

  • UK Important Telephone numbers
  • Emergency Contact Numbers

Products

  • Travel wash - blouses undies ect
  • Trainer/shoe deodorizer
  • Suncream
  • Hair Products
  • Condoms and contraception
  • Tampons and alike
  • Makeup
  • Mosquito Repellent /after sting as well cream
  • Shower Gel/Body wash
  • Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Razors/Hair Removal
  • Face Creams, washes
  • Moisturisers
  • Medication- paracetamol,antiboitics, allergy tablets,st adrews(upset stomach-hang over cure) , vitamins
  • After Sun, Camoline Lotion
  • Shoe Polish
  • Tooth Brush and paste
  • Hair Brush / boobles ,bands and pins
  • lip seal spf
  • foot grater-hard skin remover
  • hand sanatizer
  • tweezers
  • sponge/wash rag

Uniform Items -Depending on where your working or going it will be different.. but a brief

  • Blouses/shirts
  • Polo shirts
  • Skirts
  • Shorts
  • Skorts
  • Trousers
  • scarfs
  • Fleeces
  • Court shoes x2
  •  Plimsoles x2
  • Some simple stud earrings

Other clothing Items

  • Some warmer clothing for end of season
  • Flip Flops/sandals
  • Sun Glass's
  • Perscription glass's
  • Contacts and Solutions
  • Leggins /shorts
  • Tops day and evening
  • White Bras for white blouses
  • Other bras for evenings
  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Swim wear???
  • Evening cardigans /Jumpers
  • Maybe some flesh tight like ankle socks too
  • pajamas
  • 1 pair of heels

Food Items

  • Tea Bags
  • Coffee
  • Home favourites
 
 
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Caoathangers, calulator, stapler, holepunch, bottle opener & tin opener, door stop?? so Not needed, u can find them everywhere. Coffee - buy locally, I can understand the tea!!  Minimise the beauty products and shower gels bring enough to get by for the first few days  Books limit it 2 1 or 2 which u wouldn't mind exchanging.
 
Keep the bag under 20kgs otherwise it'll cost a fortune when u check in!! Clothes - have enough for 2 weeks and then wash. If your on the road and don't know when yr next wash stop is u can always take underwear into the shower with u and wash when you wash you!! easy!!!
 
Anything on prescription - keep a copy of the prescription in your paperwork!! Someone can always translate from English to a local language, not necesarily the other way around.
 
Shoe polish - if u need it overseas, u can get it. Then share.
 
Swim wear for sure.
 
Loose the court shoes (unless its for work) possibly the heels as well. Exhcange for nice smart flats if u need to go out at all
 
i'm sure this will be added tofro someone else
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