Packing for a round the world flight

What Gear will I need?

Essentials

Backpack (About 65 litres capacity should do)
Day pack
Passport - don't forget it - by the end of your trip you will know your passport number off by heart

Insurance
Flight tickets or e ticket receipts - you will always get a booking confirmation from roundtheworldflights.com
Bus pass, Visas - double check which ones you need Immunisation record, Travel Insurance documents, Diary, Address Book, All emergency numbers,

Passport photos (8 minimum), Pens, A pencil, Glasses/contact lenses, Prescriptions Medications, Photocopies of documents, Sunglasses, Identity cards (student or Under 26 card), Discount cards (VIP backpacker card)

Medical

First Aid Kit

Extras for your first aid kit

Anti malarial tablets, Inoculation certificates, Immodium, Paracetemol, Rennies, Nurofen (Ibuprofen), Savlon, Small plasters, Athletes foot powder, Talc, Moisturiser, Throat lozenges, Multi Vitamins, Tweezers, Pointed scissors (or a Swiss Army knife), Water purification tablets, Thermometer

Bedtime

Sleeping bag
Inner sheet Sleeping bag (Save cash and make your own!)
Thermarest

Travel Gear
iPod, Camera (Digital), Mobile phone (Enabled for abroad), batteries, Charging units, Travel adapter, Waterbottle, A good money belt, Combination padlocks, Kindle, Laptop or netbook (Last two really are luxuries)

Money - make sure you've saved enough!
Visa Credit card (get your PIN!)Mastercard Credit Card (get your PIN!)
ATM "hole in the wall" card like a cirrus or maestro (Check the back of your normal ATM card - remember your PIN!) Pre-paid card (get from the post office) AMEX US Dollar Travellers Cheques

Washbag - stay clean - stay well - smell better

Travel toothbrush, Toothpaste, Suncream (waterproof and factor 25 at least), Shampoo, Conditioner Shaving stuff, Sewing Kit, Ear plugs, Contraception, Tissues (big box), Lip balm, Safety pins, Flannel, Female sanitary towels, Brush or comb, Deodorant, Condoms, Toilet paper, Wet wipes, Dental floss, Moisturiser, Nail clippers, Travel towel, Tooth brush guard

Essential Gear
Universal sink plug , Peg free clothes line, Travel wash (for clothes)
Lighter or waterproof matches, DEET repellent , Electronic repellent
Swiss Army Knife (with corkscrew...), Small Maglite torch , Head torch
Knife, fork & spoon set , Compass , Tea spoon, mug (try making a cup of tea on the Trans Siberian with a swiss army knife...)

Clothes and Footwear (travel light)
Long sleeved shirt, Jeans, Smart combat trousers, Sun hat, Travel sandals, Trekking shoes Shower proof jacket, 4 pairs of pants and socks, Shorts, Belt, Cotton T Shirts, Swimming gear Cotton shirts, Long sleeved T Shirts, Sweater, Sarong (for your Beckham moments), Fleece Woolly hat, Scarf and gloves, Thermal underwear

Handy Gear that makes travelling more enjoyable

Books (Dostoyevsky soon gets a little dull on the beach), Guidebooks (We like the maps in Lonely Planet), Phrase book, Address book, Telephone card, Job reference letter, Family photos, Diary, Re-sealable plastic bag, Large black bin bag, A toilet roll (Super Essential!)

Make a list of the following and give photocopies to your family or good friend. Ask them to put them in a safe place in case you need to contact them. Also take a set with you. Also email them to your hotmail or gmail account.

Drivers licence
Embassy Addresses
Serial number of tickets
Glasses/contact lens prescription
Passport number and date issued
Serial numbers of travellers cheques
Serial numbers on valuables e.g. cameras Youth Hostel card / other membership

All insurance details & emergency contacts
Credit card numbers (Do not take copies with you)
Emergency numbers to cancel your card (Do take copies with you)
Emergency Numbers of family and friends