Envelope Packing From Home

Envelope Packing From Home

Envelope Packing From Home

Most travel journalists prefer to pack only a carry- on bag or backpack, so they can hit the ground running, taking notes and photos right away. Whether travelers do the same or also check a bag with more clothes, the carry-on bag should have anything a traveler can't afford to be without: medications,cosmetics and hair care items, two sets of clothes, (dressy and casual) a camera, cell phone, chargers, notebook, a small recorder, hat, sunglasses, several pens, a rain jacket or umbrella, and an extra set of important documents. Travel writer Rick Steves has a great packing list.

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