I feel that one more packing question from me and I will be banned from this forum, so I decided to alter it by posting a list of what I bought and packed already with hope that someone will add something I will use
So here is the list of necessities for the trip as I see it:

Adapter/Charger
Medicine like Cold, Flu, Dramamine, Eye Drops
Cortizone itching cream
Prescription Medicine
Passports copies
Phone Book
Journal pocket size to write info
Camera/Cam/Cassetes
Batteries all sorts
Washcloths (stucked in all empty spaces)
Kleenex
Wet Napkins (stucked everywhere)

Bag/Purse Mailman style to carry items around
Glasses (with spare pare for every four eyed in family)
Febreeze (I figured, so much was said about smells?)
Ziplock Bags
Shaving Razors and creams
Small Hairspray
Brushes(teeth, hair ? figured if I want to pack early ? buy new and pack it)
Tooth paste, Shampoos
TP (1,2,3,??? Will I have to share with friends? J))
Slippers socks (except for my husband, still can?t figure out)
PJs
Revo Styler brush (huge and bulky, thinking of leaving it at home)
Styling Gel
Redken Vynyl Glam for freezy hair (the BEST)

Isn't this the fullest list ever ? I hope someone can use it too. (Kissup intended)

Called CC, Banks, T-Mobile, have e-tickets,

None of the clothes packed yet as I hesitate about weather. Will I need sweaters or just T-Shirts ? Sporty or classic ? Capris or no capris ? Shoes...

You don't have to tell me... only if you really can't keep out

Credit card & ATM numbers (change one digit the same way in all of them so someone else can't use the numbers) and the phone numbers to contact the banks from outside the US (Canada). The 800 numbers will not work.

Also a number for your health insurance company.

Keith

I don't feel so bad about my packing list for Italy last year now! Some additional items I packed (and used!):

- small binoculars
- plastic cable ties (took very little room and easy to secure zippers on backpacks, purses & luggage)
- dental floss (stronger than thread for re-sewing jacket buttons, plus necessary for its real purpose)
- small maglite
- Purell
- small (keychain) knife/scissor/whatever combo

I would add that if you are going to use dental floss for sewing (and it works great!) make sure you have a needle with an eye large enough to accept the floss..a threader helps...only other things I routiely carry are a small amount of duct tape which can be used to repair almost everything and my Swiss Army Knife (Leatherman or Gerber Tools are also good) which I pack in my checked luggage and I have used these to do everything from un-cork wine bottles to cutting cheese to repairing suitcases.

Ziana, honey, you are my kind of packer!
Your list looks fine to me, I am spoiled in the way of thinking that if I do forget anything, I can always buy it there. Luckily, the Yankee has no care about how heavy the suitcases are, well , he feels it is only the correct thing to do as a husband to grumble but that is all he does.
One thing though:
I have never taken along my own wash cloths, wet napkins (Purell is good !)
The clothing thing:
Layers..light jacket over light sweater over tees can be perfect, you just peel as the day warms up. Bring one thing that is really warm and one thing that is really dressy that can be dressed down.
My downfall is shoes, I bring too many, some never get to come out of the closet ( sort of like some Fodorites LOL) and they just all get to fly back and forth for the fun of it. I would rather have them in case I need them than wish I had brought them.
Bring one extra bank card, my daughter had a problem with ATMs in Belgium going dry one night. AMex messed up her funds with her bank card one day, so be sure you have something to fall back on.
And remember:
If you forgot it, you can buy it there!

Hi Ziana,

Ziplock bags for wet washcloths.

Make sure that you have your tickets and your passport before you leave.

Enjoy your trip.

Where are you going? If you are flying in and out of a large airport, find out in advance what terminal you are arriving at and departing from. That wil be important when you have to get yourself home!

Already listed, but I support the inclusion of a small flashlight and a swiss army knife--over the years, these have been the most useful items I've taken along.

Some bug spray like OFF or some of that small-bottle, really potent stuff that you can get in sporting goods stores

An After-Bite stick (also from sporting goods stores)

I never thought I would need these but ran into a swarm of mosquitoes in Switzerland last year. Boy, did they help!

That small flashlight is also really critical.

I'm keen on a corkscrew (mine has to be checked though because it also have a wee-knife on it for both the capsule and any cheese that I buy). Both of which, of course, I could buy there

I second the corkscrew, I always bring one on a trip. Always came in handy.

Just a quick question....TP??? please tell me its not toilet paper, we do have it in europe and its not made from old checks (someone told me that one when I was a kid!)

Ziana, looks great to me. Mind if I borrow it for my trip to Wales in September? The only thing I would add: if you made hotel reservations via e-mail, make sure you have copies of those confirmations.

The most essential tool in the swiss army knife is the corkscrew.

Don't forget your travel notes, maps, and any guide books you are bringing.

"The most essential tool in the swiss army knife is the corkscrew."
It's also the toughest, and at times painful, one to use. Although, everything in a Swiss army knife has been useful during travels.

I usually bring a compact disposable one that I get as freebies from winetasting in California wineries. Made of rounded plastic, i.e. the corkscrew is covered by an appropriately-sized rounded plastic cover that, when removed, can be inserted back into the main stem to form a sturdy and easy-to-use "T" corkscrew. Also available at some supermarkets.

Dallas, I will be delighted if anyone can borrow from me.

TP IS a toilet paper, and if you search on TP you will find so many comments that European's made of sand paper, not old checks, and comments are like... this century old. So, I'll take in case.

ira,
as always hillarious ! Ziplock bags for wet washcloths - first I thought you joking...

Scarlett, Hi!

Having been to Europe just about annually now for the last 5 years, I've never packed TP. I DID take a couple of personal-size packs of Kleenex, which did come in VERY handy twice (over, considering all the trips, about 10 weeks). I second Scarlett's rec for the wet-wipes instead of washcloths (how long will you be gone?) I've used travel packs of either Pond's or Olay's which also include moisturizers. If you have an email account you can access while you're over there, scan your passport info pages and ticket info and email it to yourself so you can always print out another copy should you need it.

I'd pack less, not more. I have never brought cold or flu or other medicine -(except prescriptions)- they sell it in Europe if you need it. I have also never packed TP or washcloths.

I would bring cable ties for the luggage, and someone else suggested. The ideas about your credit card #s and the international phone #s to call is also good - or just have your card #s memorized (I shop online a lot, so I know my cc #s).

But, it looks pretty good to me, have a great trip.

Karen

Ziana:

Looks good!

I would add anti-bacterial hand solutions. This may/may not be the Purell that was mentioned.

I would get some disposable seat covers.
Payless or any drug store carrys them.
You can get them at a travel store for 10 times the cost.

On those corkscrews pack a couple in your checked luggage. I have had to leave a few with the TSA folks at security.

Add sunglasses and lovely smelling shower gels, bubble bath and bath salts.

A tiny set of 10 voltives are magic! Pack the matches in your checked luggage.

Dont' foget your plane snacks and those small bottles of wine from Cost Plus for the plane...if you like.

Cable ties are super cheap and come in all sizes and colors if you go to the hardware store or a Home Depot.

Ok: I am not a pack light gal and I am a girlie-girl so on your attire I share what I would bring:

First, tell me again, where you are going and for how long...when? Only if you want(smile).

Happy Packing,
Oaktown Traveler

Is Italy your destination? If so, forget the TP (they have excellent quality here, with or without flowers, leaves and hearts printed on scented or non-scented brands-its a TP paradise). But do use the space to bring capri pants...they are all the rage and you can then justify the wonderful little Italian ballet flats to go with them.