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Item	Product	Tags	Qty
Passport Most important–stay on-body at all time		Pouch—Essentials important	piece
Passport Most important–stay on-body at all time		On-body important	piece
Visas Print out approved visa documents		EDC—Sides, Pouch—Essentials important	piece
Daily allowance Only bring enough money for day use		Pouch—Essentials important
Wallet Most important–stay on-body at all time		On-body important	piece
Backup money Emergency cash		backup, important
Glasses pouch With backup glasses		EDC—Main backup	pair
Long-sleeve shirt Basic shirt for casual travelling		Container—Clothes	pieces
Short-sleeve shirt Basic shirt for casual travelling		Container—Clothes	pieces
Long-sleeve quick-dry shirt +1 daily outfit Recommended for avid travellers		Container—Clothes quick-dry	pieces
T-shirt Basic t-shirt for casual travelling		Container—Clothes	pieces
Thin long-sleeve t-shirt Works as undershirt for cold weather Recommended for avid travellers		Container—Clothes	pieces
Hawaii short-sleeve shirt		Container—Clothes	piece
Sleepwear – top Not in container for quick access & change		Luggage—Main pajama	piece
Quick-dry pant +1 daily outfit	Brand: K-tom	Container—Clothes quick-dry	pieces
Pant / trouser Recommend lightweight, quick-dry pants over thick & heavy For flexibility & saving luggage spaces		Container—Clothes	pieces
Short		Container—Clothes	pieces
Waterproof pant Bring along in EDC bag if expecting rain	Brand: K-tom	Luggage—Main waterproof	piece
Waterproof pant For rainy season		waterproof	piece
Sleepwear – bottom Not in container for quick access & change	Jogger	Luggage—Main pajama	piece
Swimming trunk		Container—Clothes water activities	piece
Swimming trunk		Container—Clothes water activities	piece
Casual dress		Luggage—Main	piece
Formal dress For occational formal events		Luggage—Main	piece
Suit For occational formal events		Luggage—Main	set
Bikini / swimwear		Container—Clothes	pieces
Bra		Container—Dry	pieces
Underwear +1 daily outfit		Container—Dry	pieces
Thermal underwear For cold weather		Container—Dry	pieces
Long-sleeves mesh shirt Use this at the 1st base layer in cold weather		Container—Clothes	pieces
Long socks +1 daily outfit Tip: wearing 2 layers of socks to prevent blisters		Container—Dry	pairs
Short socks +1 daily outfit Tip: wearing 2 layers of socks to prevent blisters		Container—Dry	pairs
Waterproof socks Keep feet dry in wet conditions, for hiking / rainy days Best used with waterproof boots & gaiters		Container—Dry waterproof, water activities	pairs
Tights / leggings		Container—Dry	pairs
Compression socks Improves circulation on long flights		Container—Dry	pair
Casual jacket Part of daily outfit in cool weather Make room in luggage when not in use		On-body	piece
Foldable rain jacket Lightweight, compact & foldable for rainy weather	Brand: Decathlon Windproof & water-repellent hiking jacket	EDC—Sides waterproof	piece
Foldable down jacket Lightweight, compact & foldable for cold weather		Luggage—Sides	piece
Balaclava Above undershirt layer. Has holes for glass wearers	Brand: Rockbros	Luggage—Main	piece
Biker arm sleeves Above undershirt layer	Brand: Rockbros	Luggage—Main	pair
Knee pads Extra protection under motorcycle pant	Brand: Rockbros	Luggage—Main	pair
Motorcycle pant Waterproof pant with protective pads	Brand: BMW BMW summer trousers	Luggage—Main waterproof	piece
Motorcycle jacket		Luggage—Main	piece
Elbow guards Final protection after putting on jacket		Luggage—Main	pair
Motorcycle gloves Double as winter gloves	Brand: Rockbros	Luggage—Main	pair
Balaclava Above undershirt layer. Has holes for glass wearers	Brand: Rockbros	Container—Waterproof	piece
Biker arm sleeves Above undershirt layer	Brand: Rockbros	Container—Waterproof	pair
Knee pads Extra protection under motorcycle pant	Brand: Rockbros	Container—Waterproof	pair
Motorcycle pant Waterproof pant with protective pads	Brand: BMW BMW summer trousers	Container—Waterproof waterproof	piece
Elbow guards Final protection after putting on jacket		Container—Waterproof	pair
Motorcycle gloves Double as winter gloves	Brand: Rockbros	Container—Waterproof	pair
EDC boots Durable, waterproof & offering superior grip	Brand: Mountain Warehouse Rockies Extreme Mens Vibram Waterproof Boots	On-body waterproof	pair
Casual shoes		On-body	pair
Dress shoes For occational formal events		Luggage—Secondary, Pouch—Shoes	pair
Hiking boots / shoes		On-body	pair
Sandals Flat, lightweight & compact	Brand: Decathlon Sandal NH50 Black Man	Pouch—Shoes	pair
Hat		On-body	piece
Sunglasses		On-body	pair
Belt		On-body	pieces
Jewelry Necklace, bracelet, earrings		On-body	pieces
Packing cube – clothes Compresses garments flat, maximizing suitcase space	Brand: eagle creek pack-it	Luggage—Main, Container—Clothes	item
Waterproof shoe bag Contain: sandals. Use to put wet shoes in	Brand: Pack-all Water-Resistant Travel Shoe Bag	Luggage—Main, Container—Clothes waterproof, water activities	item
Foldable shoe bag Lightweight & foldable, for carrying boots	Brand: Decathlon 15l shoe bag light	EDC—Sides	item
Money pouch Search tag “Pouch–Essentials” for contents	Brand: Decathlon Travel trekking large organizer wallet	On-body, Pouch—Essentials	item
First-aid kit Search tag “Pouch–First-aid” for contents		Luggage—Secondary, Pouch—First-aid	item
Toiletries bag Search tag “Pouch–Toiletries” for contents	Brand: Decathlon Ultra light & compact toiletry bag	Luggage—Main, Pouch—Toiletries water activities	item
Make-up bag Mascara, concealer, lipstick, eye shadow		Luggage—Main, Pouch—Toiletries	item
Tech pouch Search tag “Pouch–Electronics” for contents		Luggage—Secondary, Pouch—Electronics	item
Utility pouch Search tag “Pouch–Utilities” for contents		EDC—Main, Pouch—Utilities	item
Compression bag Contain: motorcycle gears	Brand: Decathlon Waterproof compression bag 20l	Luggage—Main, Container—Waterproof waterproof	item
Waterproof organizers 2 x 7l Extra organizers for water activities	Brand: Forclaz Half-moon water resist organizers	Luggage—Secondary waterproof, water activities	set
Dirty clothes bag Contain: dirty socks & underwears	Brand: Forclaz waterproof pouch	Luggage—Secondary, Container—Clothes waterproof	item
Clean clothes bag Contain: clean socks & underwears	Brand: eagle creek pack-it	Luggage—Secondary, Container—Clothes	item
Foldable travel courier Folds into a pocket, holds essentials for sightseeing	Brand: Patagonia Patagonia compact sling bag	Luggage—Main	item
Zip-lock bags Lightweight containers to protect items Splits snacks into small portions		Luggage—Secondary	item
Travel towel	Microfiber travel towel	Pouch—Toiletries quick-dry, water activities	piece
Toothbrush Recommend using toothbrush cap		Pouch—Toiletries	piece
Toothpaste Travel-sized for TSA compliance and easy packing		Pouch—Toiletries	tube
Travel bottle set For shampoo, shower gel and more		Pouch—Toiletries	set
Bar soap Optional		Pouch—Toiletries	piece
Paper soap Disposable, lightweight handwashing	Portable soap sheets	Pouch—Utilities	pack
Razor / beard trimmer		Pouch—Toiletries	item
Shaving cream / aftershave		Pouch—Toiletries	item
Deodorant		Pouch—Toiletries	item
Gel / hairspray / hair products		Pouch—Toiletries	item
Cologne		Pouch—Toiletries	item
Contacts, solution & case		Pouch—Toiletries
Dental floss		Pouch—Toiletries
Cosmetics		Pouch—Toiletries
Facial cleanser		Pouch—Toiletries	item
Feminine products		Pouch—Toiletries	item
Razor / Shave gel		Pouch—Toiletries
Perfume		Pouch—Toiletries	item
Headlamp		Luggage—Secondary	item
Multi-tool		Luggage—Secondary	item
Hydration bladder Recommend 2-3L		EDC—Main	item
Water filter For long hikes		Luggage—Secondary	item
Trekking poles Optional, for long/difficult hikes		Luggage—Secondary	pair
Tent / tarp		Luggage—Main	item
Sleeping bag		Luggage—Main	item
Sleeping pad		Luggage—Main	item
Emergency blanket		Luggage—Main	item
Mosquito repellent spray Sprays on protection against bites		Pouch—First-aid	bottle
Hand sanitizer		EDC—Sides	bottle
Pain relieving patch Stick-on relief for sore muscles & joints	Brand: Salonpas	Pouch—First-aid	pack
Pain relieving gel tube Fast-acting rub for aches & strains	Brand: Salonpas	EDC—Sides often missed	tube
Blister protection bandage Cushions hot spots for hiking or long walks	Brand: Forclaz Blister protection bandage	Pouch—First-aid often missed	item
Vitamin C + Zinc Boosts immunity		EDC—Sides often missed
Electrolyte powders Prevents dehydration from hiking		Pouch—First-aid
Probiotics Supports gut health when eating unfamiliar foods Prevents traveler’s diarrhea		Pouch—Essentials often missed
Sunscreen / sunspray Recommend SPF50+		EDC—Sides, Pouch—First-aid	tubes
Lip balm Prevents chapping/sunburn	SPF 30+ lip balm	Pouch—Essentials	item
Vaseline Multi-use balm for lips, cuts & dryness		Pouch—Essentials	tube
Hand warmers Shake-to-activate heat in gloves/pockets		Luggage—Secondary often missed	pack
Posture support Straps to straighten back & reduce strain Promotes healthy posture		On-body	item
Medicated oil Eases stomachaches & mosquito bites	Brand: Axe / Eagle Brand Axe Brand Universal Medicated Oil	Pouch—Utilities often missed	unit
Paracetamol – Fever & Pain Relief Lowers fever & relieves mild pain (headaches, muscle aches) Safer for stomachs than ibuprofen	Brand: Panadol	Pouch—First-aid
Ibuprofen / Acetaminophen Reduces fever, headaches, muscle pain	Brand: Advil, Tylenol	Pouch—First-aid
Dextromethorphan (DM) – Cough Suppressant For dry coughs		Pouch—First-aid
Tiffy Reduces fever & pain, clears stuffy nose & stops sneezing Fast-acting & non-drowsy formula	Brand: Tiffy, Telfast BD, DayQuil, Lemsip	Pouch—First-aid
Loperamide (Imodium) Stops traveler’s diarrhea from unfamiliar food/water	Brand: Imodium, Pepto-Bismol	Pouch—First-aid
Throat Lozenges Soothes sore throats and coughs	Brand: Strepsils, Cepacol, Luden’s	Pouch—First-aid
Waterproof bandages Stays on during swimming or showers	Brand: Band-Aid	Pouch—First-aid
Bandages Covers minor cuts and blisters	Brand: Band-Aid	Pouch—First-aid
Antiseptic Cleans wounds to prevent infection		Pouch—First-aid
Absorbent gauze Handles bleeding and wound care		Pouch—First-aid
Sterile cotton gauze Protects burns or larger injuries	Brand: Pharmacity	Pouch—First-aid
Cotton absorbent wool Soft padding for wounds		Pouch—First-aid
Collapsible umbrella Compact rain / sun protection		EDC—Main	item
Backpack raincover Protect your contents from getting wet or dusty		EDC—Sides	piece
Luggage raincover Protect your contents from getting wet or dusty	Brand: Decathlon Forclaz Trekking Basic Rain Cover for Backpack 70/100L	Luggage—Sides	piece
Inflatable neck pillow Packs flat, inflates for comfy plane/coach sleep		EDC—Sides often missed	piece
Rechargeable flashlight Port: micro USB	Brand: FENIX	EDC—Sides, Pouch—Utilities micro USB	item
Tide-to-go Quick stain remover	Brand: Tide Tide-to-go	Pouch—Essentials	item
Gum / mints		Pouch—Essentials	pack
Travel gifts Small gifts for new friends met while travelling		EDC—Sides	item
Vietnamese currency Gifts for new friends met while travelling		Pouch—Essentials	pieces
Vietnamese lapel pins Gifts for new friends met while travelling		EDC—Sides, Pouch—Essentials	pieces
Dried food On-the-go snack	Dried giant salmon catfish	EDC—Sides	pack
Instant cereal 2 sachets for a lazy dinner	Brand: SUPER Super NutreMill Instant Original Cereal	Luggage—Secondary	packs
Muesli pack On-the-go snack	Brand: Bakalland Bakalland Crunchy Muesli	EDC—Sides	pack
Dried food On-the-go snack		EDC—Sides	pack
Instant noodles Quick, cheap & easy dinner		Luggage—Main	packs
High-energy snacks Trail mix, bars, jerky		EDC—Sides	packs
Meals For multi-day hike		EDC—Sides	packs
Thermal water bottle Recommend >700ml		EDC—Sides	piece
Earplugs Reduce noise for better sleep on flights & buses Bring extras as they get lost easily		EDC—Sides, Pouch—Utilities backup, often missed	pairs
Neck cover / face mask / head scarf Versatile & adaptable to weather		On-body	piece
Pen		Pouch—Essentials	item
Nail clipper	Brand: MR.GREEN MR.GREEN Ultra-thin nail clippers collapsible	Pouch—Utilities often missed	item
Travel hanger	Portable Folding Clothes Hanger	Luggage—Secondary	item
Multifunction carabiner Versatile uses	Heroclip carabiner with folding hook	Pouch—Utilities	pieces
Luggage lock TSA approved		Luggage—Main	pieces
SIM eject tool		Pouch—Essentials often missed	piece
Cleaning cloth For general use of cleaning dusty, dirty items		Container—Dry often missed	pieces
Motorcycle strap For strapping luggage behind motorcycle	Motorcycle Luggage Strap	Container—Waterproof often missed	piece
Leg gaiters Quick strap-on to protect legs from thorns, bugs, and brush off-road Keeps pants & socks clean from mud, snow, and debris		Luggage—Secondary	pair
Diary / journal		EDC—Main	item
Book		EDC—Main	item
External storage Port: USB-C • Storage: 5TB	Brand: Western Digital My Passport 5TB	Pouch—Electronics important, storages	device
Cable: USB-C to USB-C Official WD cable for data transfering + Adapter: USB-C to USB-A	Brand: Western Digital	Pouch—Electronics cable	cable
Cable: High compartible High compartible fast charging cable	Brand: Baseus Baseus Charging Cable U+C to M+L+C	EDC—Main, Pouch—Utilities cable	cable
Cable: USB-C to USB-C Fast charging 40Gpbs 240W 8K@60Hz	Brand: Hagibis Hagibis USB4 Center L Shape Plug	Pouch—Utilities cable	cable
Cable: USB-A to USB-C + Adapter: USB-A to USB-C	Brand: Baseus	Pouch—Essentials cable	cable
Adapter: USB-C to USB-A	Brand: Hagibis	Pouch—Electronics	item
Travel adapter	Brand: AUKEY PA-TA09A 100W 3C+1A	EDC—Main	piece
Earbuds / headphone		On-body	item
Mobile phone Charging port: USB-C		On-body USB-C, important	device
Smart watch Charger		On-body	device
Laptop Charger, case, accessories		EDC—Main	device
Tablet Charger, case, accessories		EDC—Main	device
Huawei Watch 2	Brand: HUAWEI	On-body	device
Huawei Watch 2 – charger	Brand: HUAWEI	Pouch—Electronics	cable
iPad Pro 2018 + Pencil Charging port: USB-C	Brand: Apple	EDC—Main USB-C, important	device
OnePlus 12 Charging port: USB-C • Storage: 512GB Main phone with eSIMs	Brand: OnePlus	On-body USB-C, important, storages	device
Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro Charging port: USB-C Backup phone with physical sims	Brand: Xiaomi	On-body USB-C, important	device
Power bank Charging port: USB-C *** Warning: capacity >20000mAh could be confiscated at international airports	Brand: ANKER ANKER PowerCore Metro Essential 20.000 PD	EDC—Main USB-C	device
Card Reader Adapter For transfering images from SD cards	Brand: UGREEN UGREEN USB 3.0 SD Card Reader Adapter	Pouch—Utilities USB-C, important	item
DJI Mic 2 Charging port: USB-C	Brand: DJI DJI Mic 2	Pouch—Electronics USB-C	set
USB-C Memory Card Reader Backup card reader	Brand: Vention VENTION SD Card Reader	Pouch—Electronics backup, often missed	item
Camera		On-body important	device
Drone		EDC—Main important	device
Extra batteries		On-body	batteries
Battery charger Charging port: USB-C		Pouch—Electronics USB-C	item
Card reader adapter For transfering images from SD cards	Brand: UGREEN UGREEN USB 3.0 SD Card Reader Adapter	Pouch—Utilities USB-C, important	item
P3 – DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Storage: micro SD 256GB	Brand: DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 3	EDC—Main important, storages	device
P3 – Power bank Charging port: USB-C	Brand: StartRC Power bank 4000mAh for DJI Pocket 3	Pouch—Electronics USB-C, battery	item
RX – Compact travel camera Storage: micro SD 256GB	Brand: Sony Sony RX100 VII	EDC—Main important, storages	device
RX – Extra batteries +1 in device		On-body battery	batteries
RX – Battery charger Charging port: USB-C	Brand: Telesin TELESIN 3-Channel Battery Charger	Pouch—Electronics USB-C	item
X3 – Insta360 Storage: micro SD 128GB	Brand: Insta360 Insta360 X3	Pouch—Electronics important, storages	device
X3 – Extra batteries +1 in device		Pouch—Electronics battery	batteries
X3 – Quick Reader Storage: micro SD 1TB	Brand: Insta360	Pouch—Electronics storages	item
X3 – Battery charger Charging port: USB-C	Brand: KingMa KingMa 2 Dual USB Charger	Pouch—Electronics USB-C	item
X3 – Long stick	Brand: Insta360	EDC—Sides	piece
S9 – Full-frame camera Storage: micro SD 256GB	Brand: Panasonic Lumix S9	On-body important, storages	device
S9 – Battery charger Charging port: USB-C	Brand: KingMa KingMa DMW-BLK22 V4	Pouch—Electronics USB-C	item
S9 – Extra batteries +1 in device		On-body battery	batteries
Camera belt holster Secure camera, double as belt		On-body	item
Camera Battery pouch Attatched with belt holster to hold batteries	Brand: JJC Camera Lithium battery pouch	On-body battery	item
Cleaning cloth For cleaning lens & devices		Pouch—Electronics	pieces

How to use MOTR’s Travel Checklist

Filtering Items: Quickly find items by category or tag with the dropdown menus.

Choosing your preferences
Mark the checkboxes that apply to your preferences & travel needs to add more recommended items for a more tailored packing list.
Main Categories
Start by selecting a broad category like “Clothing” or “Electronics.” This instantly hides unrelated items. Each category has its own icon for quick scanning.
Subcategories
After choosing a main category, the subcategory menu activates for further filtering. For example:
- Selecting “Clothing” reveals subcategories like “Tops,” “Bottoms,” and “Underwear”
- “Electronics” break down into “Devices” and “Accessories”
Tag System
Our smart tagging helps you find items across categories:
- Container tags: Shows items that we recommend staying in the same bag/pouch.
  - “EDC” (Everyday Carry) tag is for items that we advise travellers carrying in day bags at all time as they will be useful in everyday situations.
  - “On-body” tag is for essential items that’s needed to keep closed to yourself for security or convenience.
  - “Pouch” tag is for items that should be in the same container as they share similar purposes, like for toiletries & first-aid.
- REMOVED tag: Shows only items you’ve checked off (hidden by default)
💡Tip: Combine filters to narrow down fast & keep track on the items needed for each category.

Removing Items: Personalize your list by hiding items you won’t need this trip.

Hiding items
Click the checkbox next to any item to remove it from view. These items:
- Instantly disappear from your main list
- Move to your “hidden items” archive
- Can be restored anytime
Viewing hidden items
Select the special “REMOVE” tag to:
- Review items you’ve removed
- Uncheck any to bring them back to your main list

Quantity Adjustments: Customize amounts based on your preference.

Default values show suggested amounts.
Change any number by:
- Typing in the box
- Double-clicking to reset to the default value

Product Suggestions: Pack smarter and save time with our curated items.

Look for the icon next to product names – this means we’ve included:
- An affiliate link to purchase the item
- Our personally recommended travel products

Item Descriptions: Click “Hide Descriptions” to show only brief item info.

Expanded View (default)
- Descriptions & tips appear under each item
- Perfect for first-time users
Compact View
- Click “Hide Descriptions” to clean up the list
- Hover over the icon to see tooltips
- Great for quick reviews after you’re familiar

Printing Your List: Get a clean, paper-friendly version of your current list.

What prints
- Active items in 3-column layout (Removed items not included)
- Organized by category with icons & headings make scanning easy
- Checklist boxes with your custom quantities

Recommended Process: Our workflow to efficiently use MOTR’s travel checklist.