Negril Notes

Negril Trip Packing List – August ’05

July 11, 2005

I was making a packing list for my next Negril trip and when I looked at it, I thought, “Am I weird, obsessive/compulsive or just a savvy world traveler?”

This is my actual packing list for my August ’05 trip, would love to hear comments. Every time I go to Negril my list seems to get longer and longer, so much so that I’ll actually be checking baggage. It’s only my new rolling duffel thats too big for the overhead compartments, but I’ve always carried on in the past.

Anyway here it is, please feel free to cut and paste for your own personal use

Clothes (Unless you’re going to Hedonism)
- 2 pairs – Swim Trunks
- 3 pairs – Shorts
- 3 pairs – Gym Shorts
- 10 Assorted T-Shirts
- 3 Polo/Golf Shirts
- 3 Hawaiian Shirts (For hot dates!)
- 1 pair – Jeans
- 5 pairs – Socks
- 12 pairs – Underwear (incl. Silk Boxers for above)
- Sandals
- Flip Flops
- Running Shoes (LOL, as if I’ll be running)
- Light Jacket/Windbreaker
- 2 Hats
- Laundry Bag

Health & First -Aid
- First-Aid Kit (Simple, Band Aids, alcohol wipes, tweezers)
- Neosporin (For creepy crawly bites)
- Aloe Vera Lotion
- Sun Block 15 SPF
- Sun Block Stick 30 SPF (For my nose)
- Chapstick w/ UV protection (Keeps lips kissable
- Bug Repellant w/ at least 30% Deet (Can’t use wimpy stuff in Jamaica)
- Pepto Bismol (Get individual serving packets, helps w/ humidity)
- Excedrin Extra Strength (Great for hangovers! Individual packets also)
- Vitamins (Which I buy in single serve packages anyway)
- Hand Sanitizer (Good when hand washing doesn’t permit itself)
- Wet-Ones (I put them in the fridge, Woo Hoo! Instant cooling!)
- Condoms (The size and amount are up to you)
- Nail Clippers

Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Mouth Wash
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Gel
- Disposable Razors
- Shaving Cream
- Moisturizer
- Hair Brush
- Hand Lotion (Udder Cream is my fave)
- Deodorant
- Cologne
- Towels – Washcloth

Other Stuff
- Digital Camera (getting a new one for this trip!)
- AAA Batteries – Energizer Max – 8 Pack
- Laptop Computer (I plan to blog this trip daily!)
- Laptop Stuff – Power Supply, Mouse, Wireless Card, Jump Drive
- DVD’s (Laptop has a DVD Player)
- Blank CD’s
- Disposable Flashlight (De power go black a lot)
- Smoker’s Candle (Keep the ganja smoke to myself)
- Disposable Rain Ponchos (for those afternoon storms)
- Disposable Lighters (Keep in checked baggage)
- Leatherman (8-in-1 All Purpose Tool)
- Travel Clock
- Cell Phone
- Sunglasses
- Breath Freshening Gum (Jerk Chicken is great, but

Mind and Body
- My Jamaica Journal – It’s a leather bound journal Kristine got me a few years ago that I only use in Jamaica.
- Books -This trip will be Bill Bryson and a Spiritual/Creativity Book given to me by a friend)
- An appropriate assortment of Meditation Crystals
- My Mini Smiling Buddha
- Assorted Incense

Travel Supplies
- Passport
- Money some 20′s, and $100 in singles for tipping
- ID, ATM Card, Credit Card
- Travel Wallet
- Plane Tickets
- Printed Hotel Reservations
- Pens (for the customs forms on the plane. You’ll be a hero because no one has a damn pen)
- Airline headset from previous trips
- Lonely Planet Guide to Jamaica ’03 Edition
- Jamaican Road Map (Don’t ask me why)
- Candy for the Kids – Non-melting, individually packaged, and yummy!

Damn, looking at the full list, I’m kind of embarassed. Does this qualify me as a metrosexual?

Vinny