The document provides packing guidelines for two types of luggage - a carry-on bag and a checked suitcase. For the carry-on, it must measure less than 54 inches and weigh less than 44 pounds when fully packed. It should have wheels and good handles. The checked suitcase must measure less than 39 inches, weigh less than 11 pounds, have comfortable straps and many compartments. The document lists recommended clothing, toiletries, electronics, and miscellaneous items to pack for the trip.

1. • Must measure 54 inches or less
(height + depth + Width)
• Wheels with good handles are Best
• 44 pounds or less when fully packed

2. • Small Flashlight
• Micro fiber towel for fast drying.
• Water bottle carrier
• Vitamins(very important), Flavor
packets for H2O, Cards, light weight
games
• Extra contacts/glasses
• COPY OF PRESCRIPTIONS

3.  Must measure 39 inches or less
(height + depth + Width)
 11 pounds of less when fully packed
 Comfortable straps
 Many compartments

4. Put NAME on all ITEMS
For Cameras and valuables:
Label with full name, P2P
program H08290, your address
and phone number.

5. •Clothing should not be too tight or
too loose (baggy pants falling off is
not acceptable)
•Shorts are to be finger length.
•Blouses and shirts cover the
shoulders (no bra straps showing or
muscle shirts)

6. •Shirts should not have writing, logos or
pictures that would be offensive.
•Avoid the three B's, (belly, breast, or
bottom…or wear pants or shirts that
expose your underwear.) This also
includes in hotel corridors.
•Bathing suits must be conservative. One
piece only or tankinis.

7. •Weather in the four countries:
•France & Italy 85 degrees F plus
•Austria and Switzerland 70 – 75
degrees F usually
NIGHTS CAN BE COLD in Austria
and Switzerland

8. Stay with this Guide
 PTP shirt
1
(an extra is recommended)
 1- pairs of long pants
 3- pairs walking shorts
 2 tops long sleeve – pack for
layering, dry weave…
 5 short sleeve shirts

9. Stay with this Guide
1 Dress Collared Shirt – Boys
1
 1 Dress or blouse and skirt / pants –
Girls
 1 Sweater, Sweatshirt, or Fleece
 1 Windbreaker or 2 or 3 Rain
Ponchos
 At least 7 changes of underwear /
socks

10.  Hat & scarf
 1 Under Armor, thermals for
warmth
 Swimsuit - tankini
 light / Disposable towel for
beach
 Pajamas (Conservative)

11.  Travel Alarm Clock
 Watch
2 Locks for luggage (TSA
approved)
 Voltage / current adapter
 Power converter for
electronics

12. • Two pairs of Walking shoes, running shoes, or
hiking boots ONLY & One that is a little dressy
Water shoes if wanted or closed toe sandals
NO FLIP FLOPS WHATSOEVER!
• SOCKS
• COMFORTABLE
• CLOSED TOE/ PROTECTIVE
• START WEARING THEM

13. • DO NOT BRING A PURSE
UNLESS IT FITS IN YOUR
BACKPACK.
• Fanny packs/backpacks are
recommended for carrying
items when touring.

14. • Must be smaller and fit into Suitcase
• Use for Home stay & return flight
• Wheels with good handles are BEST!

15. • List of suitcase contents on carry on & in
an email. (Needed if reporting a loss)
• Kleenex packs
• Hand sanitizer
• Moist towelettes….. Bathrooms lack
soap or paper-towels (germ killer)
• Chap stick

16. • Hat for sun protection - (Hat’s are
acceptable outside, but can not be worn
inside.)
• Sunglasses
• Insect Itch/Bite treatment…. Cortizone
or Benadryl cream
• Gum for cabin pressure
• Pre-packaged food (ex: granola bars

17. • Must measure 39 inches or less
(height + depth + Width)
• 11 pounds of less when fully packed
• Comfortable straps
• Many compartments

18. • Blow up neck Pillow
–(GREAT for bus rides also)
• Eye Shade Daylight on Plane
-------(good for bus rides also)
• Disposable Foam Earplugs (good for
sleeping on trip)
• Music IPOD etc.
• Splicer for sharing music
• Pictures of family

19. • Only Bring what you need.
• Try out how much you need NOW
and ONLY BRING THAT
• Keep in ZIP LOCK bags
• BRING EXTRA ZIP LOCK ALL SIZES

20. • Travelers’ Digestive Issues (Optional
suggestion only)
–Taking ACIDOPHILUS PILLS TWO
WEEKS BEFORE TRIP
– Helps to build a good base for digestive system
to handle new environment and food
–Pepto Bismal / tums / Immodium…
anti –diarrhea med

21. •
• Z Pack (antibiotic) in case of illness
• Motion sickness meds. (Pressure band,
the patch etc. Dramamine tends to make
kids tired.)
• First Aid kit – small
• Cold Medications
• Pain Relievers – Tylenol, Advil, Aleve…
• Allergy medicines

22. • Remember, that whatever you
purchase you must be able to
carry yourself!!!!!!
• Pack your suitcase and leave
some room for those special
treasures.

23. Next meeting
•Thursday, May 31st
• 6:30 pm
•Project Fair
Presentations

24. THANKS FOR COMING
• We will be there soon!!!!!!!

26. • Must measure 54 inches or less
(height + depth + Width)
• 44 pounds of less when fully packed
• Wheels with good handles are Best

27. • Pictures of home and family to share with
others
• 2 TRAVEL LOCK (TSA) for the trains and hotel
stays. Do not LOCK Checked luggage Pack
lock in carry-on.
• 5-6 Disposable Rain Ponchos –
• Small Flashlight

28. • Indigestion med. (Pepto Bismal /tums )
• Anti –Diarrhea med. (Immodium )
• Pain reliever (Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin,
Aleve)
• Visine or saline eye drops
• Allergy meds
• Cold Medication

29. • Hat for sun protection - (Hat’s are acceptable
outside, but can not be worn inside.)
• Sunglasses
• Bug Repellant ……
• Insect Itch/Bit treatment…. Cortizone or
Benadryl cream
• Small Flashlight