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Scan your passport, tickets, insurance and other important docs (and a list of credit card numbers etc) and email it to yourself so that you can always retrieve the details on line if necessary.

I like to take a spare EFT-POS card and credit card - just in case. It ended up being very useful when I lost my wallet. It meant that I had a spare to hold me over until replacements arrived. I also tend to have some cash hidden in the depths of my backpack for emergencies (eg 5 x $20).

Not so sure about the Fleece unless you know you are in a particularly cold area. I tend to just layer up T-shirts, a polyprop top and a thin merino top.

You will be able to easily get toilet rolls where you travel - but it does pay to have a small roll tucked away in your pack just in case.

I do like to have a silk sleeping bag liner (can be picked up cheaply in Vietnam if you are going there, and possibly in other places). Often guesthouses in SEA don't have a top sheet, so if you like to be covered, these are a good idea. Also helps to keep the rogue mozzies and other creepy crawlies off of you.

Don't know if you're M or F? Guess there can be slight differences in requirements.
Also depends where you plan staying? Fancy hotels with lots of free toiletries or budget back packer places.

I'd add to the list:

tooth brush
small note pad & pen
hand towel (handy when travelling)
sun hat
phone
nail care kit
shower gel/shampoo
indoor only flip flops/slippers
swimming trunks/bikini

Don't fret if you forget any of the above, most of it is readily available at 24hr 7-11 shops which are every few blocks.

If travelling alone a dog tag is a good idea with medical, allergy, insurance, emergency contacts, etc. details stored on it.

Fleece: yes definitely: If up north you will need it at night. Also, what many forget is when you return home you will feel cold (unless you're from another tropical country of course).
I wear/carry mine as sometimes you can get seated in a cold spot on an aircraft.

Immodium: + a few other basic meds such as paracetamol, plasters, etc. There are pharmacies everywhere, but its always handy to have your own mini pharmacy at hand 24/7.

T-roll: they tend to get squished in travel bags. Those little plastic wrapped packets of tissues or wet wipes are easier to carry and small enough to always keep one in your pocket.
However of course most Thai toilets have a bum gun for washing with. Much more hygenic than the western way of smearing it about with paper. No apologies for the detail - it is what it is. Hope you weren't eating dinner whilst reading this. [img]smileys/tongue.gif[/img] smiles.

scanning the docs and passport is a really good idea! never thought about it!

medicine
and i'd prefer soap than shower gel cos its easier to carry around.

Great stuff cheers people.

I do already have a tooth brush, bought a notepad + pen, will take a small towel as well got one ready, will take my own showergel/shampoo as I am a little fussy and I will buy some flip flops/sandals when there because they are a bit harder to get here at the mo due to them being seasonal

O and I am M btw (at least I am hoping so)

When i travel i never take my trimmer. Haha.

Good grief! It would be easier to just stay home!
But I now have a wonderful image of a Thai person eating melted Swiss chocolate with Japanese chopsticks......................