Backpacking 101 - Things to Carry

Based on my backpacking experience, I've created this checklist. It would possibly be of use to others who are interested in backpacking and budget short trips. Note that this is primarily for backpacking and not trekking/hiking. Trekking/Hiking would require additional items such as tent, sleeping bag etc. which are not mentioned in this list.

LIST OF ITEMS FOR A BACKPACKING TRIP

Clothes
- Long Pants / Jeans / Cargos
- Shirts
- Underclothes
- Handkeys
- Scarf / Cap
- Towel
- Hand Towel
- Shorts
- Socks
- Rainwear / Woolens
- Belt

Medical Kit
- Bandage / Band-Aid / Pain Reliever cream
- Dettol / Antiseptic cream
- Cotton
- Tablets for: cold, fever, loose motion, constipation, motion sickness, allergies, pain killer

Toiletries
- Toothbrush & paste
- Shaving Razor, Brush, Gel
- Sunscreen
- Moisturizer
- Body wash & shampoo
- Lip Gel
- Deodorant cum talcum powder
- Hand Sanitizer
- Mosquito repellent

Miscellaneous
- Laundry Bags
- Mobile Phone / Alarm Clock
- Water Sack / Water Bottle
- Floaters / Slippers
- Shoes & Shoe Dirt Remover
- Nail cutter
- Swiss knife
- Torch
- Clothes line and clips
- Sewing Kit
- Toilet Paper
- Paper soap
- Camera, batteries, memory cards, charger
- Money belt
- Tweezers
- Glasses’ case / Spare set of glasses
- Daily use bag
- Paper Napkins / Old Newspaper
- Combination Lock / Safety chain
- Comfort Kit : Air pillow, eye-shades, ear plugs, and blanket

Documents
- Passport / Driver’s License / Student or Company ID Card
- Tickets / Accommodation reservations
- Money in domestic and international currency / Traveller’s Cheques
- Guidebook / Pen

And all to be packed in a sturdy backpack!!

ps: please feel free to add to the list via comments if I've missed something of importance.