Global Travel 101 Checklist

As countries around the world are dropping Covid related restrictions...

...the travel industry is bracing for what’s predicted to be the busiest season ever (according to Expedia's CEO!)
 
We’re stoked that global travel is back, with some of the team already heading off on overseas adventures but after 2 years of lockdowns, some of us are feeling a little rusty. That’s why we’ve put together a travel checklist so you’re up to date with what’s what and you don’t forget a thing! The checklist below focuses on the essentials to get you through airport customs and to your destination without a hitch.

Before the flight 

• Check your passport is valid for at least 6 months and any visa requirements
• Download audiobooks and movies
• Contact the bank and let them know you’re travelling 
• Leave a copy of your passport, itinerary and insurance docs with someone you trust at home

Documents

• Passport and photocopy of passport page
• Print out of your Insurance policy
• List of emergency contacts
• Visa photocopy (if needed) 

Money

• Some cash in USD 
• Cash in the currency of your destination
• Debit cards & credit cards 

Toiletries

• Medications and vitamins 
• Travel-size toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and other toiletries
• Note: keep these in a clear plastic bag, at the top of your carry on for easy inspection by security at customs 

Carry On Gear Essentials

• Bring your own water bottle that you can fill up near your flight gate 
• Keep your boarding pass and passport in a travel pouch
• Bring 2 x pairs of Exoficcio undies in case your luggage goes missing
• Layer up with a fleece to keep you warm on the plane
• Keep a spare small packing cell for any jewellery/rings/watches, and remove them and put them in it before you get to security so you don't have to put those valuables in a separate tray and so you're not slowed down through the scanners 

Electronics

• All power banks and batteries must be in hand luggage
• Laptop, Mobile phone and charger
• Camera
• Headphones, chargers, and universal power adaptors
• Earplugs and an eye mask to help you get some rest and land refreshed
• Bring a spare phone for local sim cards (if you’re staying a long time)

Stationary

• Keep a pen handy for any entry/arrival documentation
• Place a good book and journal at the top of your bag for easy access 

At the airport

• Put the barcode sticker from your luggage tag onto your boarding pass. This reference can be handy if your bag gets lost in transit
• Take a picture of your parking spot at the airport before heading off

When it comes to travelling smoothly, your choice of luggage plays a big role. Check out some of our favourite travel bags for international adventures.

Best Overall Travel Bag for Women:

OSPREY FAIRVIEW 55L BACKPACK

Dimensions: 63H x 33W x 30D CM
Weight: 1.7KG

When travelling near or far, a comfortable pack means one less headache. With a fit designed for women, a stowaway harness and hip belt that carries well and disappears when checking luggage, lightweight and tough construction, and a zip-off daypack, you heard that right! It’s got a ZIP-off daypack that you can use as your carry-on bag. The Osprey Fairview 55L is an ideal travel pack for fast-moving globetrotters. 
 
Despite its minimalist weight, this women's specific, full-featured pack offer plenty of organisation and travel-focused features. A large panel zip provides convenient access to the main compartment, lockable sliders keep your gear secure, dual front compression straps slim down your pack when you carry less, and a padded laptop/tablet sleeve keeps your electronics secure and on it goes.

Best Overall Travel Bag for Men:

OSPREY FARPOINT 70L BACKPACK

Dimensions: 61H x 33W x 33D CM
Weight: 1.7 KG

From the streets of Buenos Aires to the foothills of the Andes, Osprey’s Farpoint 70 is ready for anything. Go ahead and fill it up with heavy mountain gear. The LightWire™ frame suspension transfers the load from harness to hip belt. A mesh back panel improves ventilation and the mesh on the harness and hip belt reduces chafing under load. The entire suspension stows away under a zippered panel creating a sleek silhouette for transport. 

Unzip the lockable sliders to access the main compartment. Inside there’s a mesh pocket for small items. Dual compression straps keep cargo from shifting during transit. 
Outside you’ll find a zippered front panel slash pocket to keep you organised and sewn attachment points to lash on extra gear. No matter how much you choose to carry, StraightJacket™ compression straps stabilise the load. The main Farpoint 70 pack comes with a detachable Farpoint day pack, that’s perfect for your carry-on, for use on trips to the local market or to recon your route from the high ridge above base camp.  
 
 

Best Carry-On Backpack:

OSPREY TRANSPORTER ROLL TOP 25L PACK

Dimensions: 51H X 35W X 28D CM
Weight: 0.99 KG

Keep the elements at bay and your necessities securely stowed in the Osprey Transporter Roll Top. The TPU-coating and roll top closure prevents water ingress during commutes while an internal document sleeve and pockets in the main compartment keep all your gear organised. Featuring a zippered side access sleeve that can fit a 16-inch laptop and dual side stretch water bottle pockets. This pack is sustainably made from bluesign™ approved recycled materials with a PFC-free DWR treatment that sheds moisture.
 

Best Carry-On Roller Bag:

OSPREY TRANSPORTER WHEELED DUFFEL 40L ROLLING LUGGAGE
 

Dimensions: 55H X 36W X 23D CM
Weight: 2.7 KG
  
For trips that don't require a ton of gear, the carry-on sized Osprey Transporter Rolling Transporter 40L with its rugged design and burly fabrics will keep your gear, clothing or whatever safe and sound on any trip. The Transporter Wheeled Duffel 40's HighRoad Chassis features a sturdy, lightweight aluminium frame with an extendable handle and oversized wheels to keep you rolling smoothly on the most rugged surfaces. 
 
Overlapping rain flap zippers protect contents from weather, and multiple handles provide easy loading into trucks, buses or tuk-tuks and the wide-mouth U-shaped opening makes packing and unpacking an enjoyable affair. Other details include big and burly #10 zippers, a large external end pocket, internal compression straps to shrink down overpacked loads, two interior zippered pockets and a tuckaway tow strap for attaching additional packs. Made from TPU coated and 1000D nylon and backed by our All Mighty Guarantee for years of worry-free dependability.
 

We've put together a checklist for your next trip, VIEW & PRINT YOUR TRAVEL CHECKLIST ready for your next holiday away!
 
Not sure what gear you need for your next adventure? Chat to our friendly team of Outdoor Gear Specialists in-store or online today and don’t forget to share your adventures with us on Instagram by tagging @wildearthaustralia and #mywildearth in your next post.