Vietnam packing checklist
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Month of travel
Regions you'll visit
Activities
Your checklist
Always pack
- ☐2× pairs of comfortable walking shoes
- ☐Lightweight raincoat or compact umbrella
- ☐Power bank (≥10,000mAh)
- ☐Type A/C plug adapter (Vietnam is 220V/50Hz)
- ☐Reef-safe sunscreen, after-sun
- ☐Insect repellent (DEET 20–30%)
- ☐Hand sanitiser, wet wipes
- ☐Refillable water bottle (bottled drinking water everywhere)
- ☐Basic first-aid kit (plasters, antihistamine, anti-diarrhoea, paracetamol)
- ☐Earplugs (motorbike noise is constant in cities)
- ☐Printed copy of passport + e-visa + insurance + hotel addresses
- ☐Two debit/credit cards from different banks
- ☐Small USD cash for visa-on-arrival or emergency
Hot, humid Vietnam
- ☐Quick-dry T-shirts (cotton if you sweat heavily)
- ☐Lightweight long trousers (mosquitoes / pagoda visits)
- ☐Sandals or grip-soled flip-flops
- ☐Sun hat
Heavy rain
- ☐Properly waterproof shoes (not just water-resistant)
- ☐Dry bag for camera / phone
- ☐Quick-dry trousers (jeans take days to dry)
Beach
- ☐Swimwear (×2 — you wear one wet)
- ☐Quick-dry towel (microfibre)
- ☐Rashie / UV shirt (sun is strong)
- ☐Snorkelling mask (if you have a good one)
Pagoda / temple visits
- ☐Long lightweight scarf (shoulder cover)
- ☐Trousers / long skirt (knee cover)