The complete essential packing list when you go on a holiday

Here is a complete essential Packing List of all the things that you need to carry before going on a trip or a Cheap Holiday. The list is segregated into different categories that I feel are needed, but based on your trip and the duration of days - you can easily judge for yourself.

First the very essential stuff that is needed :

• Address list and list of important contact numbers of friends and family.
• Backpack or a suitcase or even a sports bag (somewhere to pack all the stuff into)
• Paper or Notebook
• Passport and the requisite Visa stamps (check the validity of both always)
• Pencils and Pens
• Travel tickets and also the itinerary
• Travel Insurance and also it's emergency contact numbers
• Finances and the planning in place
• ATM or a Credit card (again check for it's validity)
• Calculator or currency converter
• Money belt (You can't be too safe in some places)
  

Now coming to the next best thing - Clothes

• Boots
• Dresses
• Jacket
• Jeans
• Jumper, sweater, shawl or fleece
• Pyjamas/Sleepwear
• Sandals
• Shoes
• Shorts
• Sneakers
• Socks
• T-shirts
• Under garments

Other Clothes related Accessories

• A good hat or a cap
• Cotton handkerchief
  
• Tissues
• Eye-mask
• Gloves
• Umbrella or a Raincoat
• Safety pins
• Scarf
• Sewing kit
• Sun glasses
• Ties
  

And in the Toiletries section :

• Anti-bacterial cream
• Comb or brush
• contraceptives
• Contact lens equipment or glasses
• Cotton buds
• Dental floss (also at many times it serves as a great tool for fixing things!)
• Deodorant
• Earplugs
• Fingernail clippers
• Hair products (gel, spray etc.)
• Lip balm
• Make-up
• Mirror
• Moisturiser (face and body)
• Nail file
• Razors
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Shaving cream
• Sleeping pills
• Soap
• Sunscreen and after sun cream
• Talcum/baby powder - Useful against prickley heat, in shoes, on sticky zippers and more
• Sanitary pads
• Toothbrush, toothpaste
• First Aid Kit
• Band aids
• Diarrhoea tablets
• Insect and/or mosquito repellent
• Medicines/prescription Drugs
• Motion sickness tablets
• Paracetemol, Tylenol etc.
• Replacement/rehydration salts sachets
• Small scissors
• Vitamin pills
• Water purifying tablets

More ideas on how you can stay Healthy on the Road :

• Batteries

• Books
• Bottled water
• Camera, film and batteries - Spare flash cards or memory for digital
• Carbohydrate snacks
• Chewing gum or mints - Especially if you are flying chewing something will help your ears
• Combo or key locks
• Compass
• Cup
• Diary or organiser
• Duct tape - Fixes everything!
• Electrical adapter and plug converter
• Flashlight or torch - Don't forget the batteries
• ball, pack of cards or other recreational items
• Gifts are always appreciated while travelling
• Guidebooks
• Inflatable travel pillow
• International driving license - If driving overseas, have your driving license translated
• iPod, MP3 player, Discman etc. - Including music and batteries
• Laptop - Especially for the business travellers
• Laundry detergent
• Maps (incl. small map of the world to show where you are from)
• Mini camera tripod - Big is better if you have the space!
• Mobile phone or SIM card
• Mosquito net
• Passport photos
• Phone card - Both for local and international calls
• Photocopies of important documents in case they are stolen
• Phrase books or dictionaries
• Plastic bags
• Recharger for electrical items - Save some money on batteries
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping mat
• Swiss Army knife or Leatherman tool - Don't keep in your carry on as it will be removed
• Toilet paper
• Towels, beach and otherwise - the quick drying versions are very handy!
• Travel alarm clock
• Walkman speakers
• Watch
• Wet wipes/Baby wipes - Handy for cleaning hands or washing yourself in absense of a shower
• Ziplock bags - The freezer ones are usually the best
  

So, that's all that I could recollect on - Do let me know if I have missed on anything.