The Philippines are still a bit of a wildcard for most travelers, as tourism has not fully set in there. This was our second trip to Southeast Asia now and we have been able to really dial down on what to bring and what ended up being just a waste of space. Use our list as a starting point for your own list or download our PRINTABLE PACKING LIST to use.
This list is specific for a 2.5 week trip to the Philippines but it’s the same list I used for Thailand and would be a great starting point for similar trips.
Links to the actual products I purchased and used on my trip are provided.
PACKING ESSENTIALS
Backpacking Pack – Women’s Osprey Kyte 46 or Men’s Gregory Stout 45
Ziplocs
Padded laptop case
IMPORTANT
Passport/Visa
Boarding Passes
Printed Flight & Hotel Information
Driver’s License
Printed Return Flight Information
Credit Card(s)
Cash
Cell Phone
Travel Insurance Documentation
TOILETRIES
Travel shampoo/conditioner
Deodorant
Hand wipes
Hand sanitizer
HEALTH
Prescription medications (bring the actual doctor’s prescriptions if possible)
Emergen-c (to mix with your water on flights)
Mini First Aid Kit:
Waterproof bandaids
Regular bandaids
Gauze
Medical tape
Blister moleskin
1 set of nitrile gloves
Ibuprofen/Tylenol/Aspirin
CLOTHING
1 Light fleece jacket (for cold flights/vans/ferries)
2 Tank tops
2 Cheap polyester shirts (can be tossed at the end of your trip if you want to lighten your pack)
1 Pair of Pants
1 Lightweight Rain jacket
1 Pair of Shorts
2 Swimsuits (or just one if you are okay with occasionally having to wear a damp swimsuit)
1 Swimsuit coverup
2 Sets of Underwear
3 Pairs of Nike Dri Fit Socks
ELECTRONICS
Travel camera (Sony A6300 has been the PERFECT travel camera!)
iPad/Tablet
Headphone Splitter (if you’re traveling as a couple)
Extra Memory Cards (I filled up a total of 68GB over 3 weeks but I may have gone a little picture crazy…)
Mini Flashlights (with new batteries)
SHOES
Flat Slip Ons
Hiking Boots
Flip Flops
MISCELLANEOUS
Thread Wallet Phone Case
Sunglasses
Book
Neck pillow
Hydroflask (24oz is the perfect size!)
Deck of cards
Lightweight day bag
Small dry bag
Hat
Map
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