Bali What to Pack

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Lock it!

by balisunshine

After traveling from border to border,I can not recommend enough timethat you buy a small combination lock for all your suitcases.Even if there are security measurementson the flight you are taking,you can open it and lock it again.It will help avoid the temptation of the many handsthat your suitcase goes through while flying,the staff of the hotels you will be staying at,moments of when your bagsmay be unattended,and other opportunities that may arise for the wrong personto take something out.Yes......these locks can be broken into,but it's more of an effortand then you will know for sure.

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So many things to do, yet so little time.

by rockadolly

You don't really have to bring huge luggages. It's not like you're traveling to Paris for a shopping spree. For some, a backpack (big ones, not school-sized ones) is enough. Bring light clothing. Tees, tank tops, and shorts are essentials! And you might wanna bring your fave sarong (tho there're huge numbers of small shops that sell beautiful but cheap ones). But don't forget to bring a light sweater or a waterproof jacket! you don't want your trip to be bumped by changing weathers, do you?! (especially if you plan on visiting the mountains in Bali) and ofcourse don't leave your swimsuits at home! There're a lot of small shops (7-11 alike) around Bali (mostly in the most crowded towns). But i'm sure u don't wanna forget your toothbrush or any of your other essential items. As for med. supplies... i'd recommend on bringing your own (the ammount? you decide -> considering on how long...

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What to bring ?

by kenyneo

Just bring little coz you will probably want to buy the colourful shirts / sarong there ...get additional empty ones just in case buy more than you expect ! But again be careful whn you buy becoz you will end up buying many unneceesary things ! Bring a raincoat during the raining season Nov till Feb , slipper ( coz you will need them ) when you go for water sports Mosquito repellents ( but during my stay I was not bitten at all ) so Kuta Beach Club is a nice place to stay ! But you can get almost everything there in the 24hours shop Batteries are almost the same - 4 AA batteries for Rp21000-23000.But if you want to buy the memory card for you digicam , I think its more expensive here !

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You don't need much to pack

by cadzand

When packing, keep in mind that you will be in the tropics, but that it can get cold in the mountains. Generally, you will want to dress light and wear natural fibers that absorb perspiration. A medium-weight sweater or wind breaker is also a must as is a sturdy pair of shoes. Suits and ties are almost never worn.Don't bring too much, as you will be tempted by the great variety of inexpensive clothes available here. A a cotton batik shirt is much more comfortable If you visit a government office, men should wear long trousers, shoes and a shirt with collar. Women should wear a neat dress, covering knees and shoulders, and shoes.A sarong purchased upon arrival in Indonesia (€5-10) is one of the most versatile items you could hope for. ft serves as a wrap to get to the bath, a beach towel, a waist sash which is required dress for Balinese temples, pyjamas, bed sheet, fast drying towel,...

Things you dont need!

by neo7

You really dont need much in Bali as far as clothing goes, so pack a suitcase full of toiletries and clothes you no longer need, and distribute these through out the community.They will be greatly appreciated

Packing List

by Hexepatty

Big 'soft pack' bags. Duffel type bags are good. Bring EMPTY bags too. You will buy much stuff. If you don't buy, you will regret it. I'm not a shopper. 11 years ago, on my first trip (when I WAS a poor backpacker) I didn't buy anything. I made up for it on this trip, big grin!!! Sneakers (tennies) and cotton socks & tevas/birks... That's about all you need. Clothing wise: Tanks and shorts and a decent sarong for Temple Hopping (Sash too!) I wore dresses also, however. Mossie spray & lotion (Deng and Malaria are a reality, particularly in rainy season). Suntan lotion as well. You can naturally buy it in Bali, but it may not be the variety you have at your own store. This was my 1st totally digital photo trip. I brought two 128 cards and took about 350 photos over 8 days. Didn't quite fill them up & took Hi-Resolution. Had no problem recharging my batteries w/ the transformer provided...

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Bare Neccessities Only!

by TiNkSta

Take the largest bag that you could comfortably carry when it's full. It will be almost empty when you depart for Bali but if your as hopeless at resisting your shopping urges as I am then it will be overflowing on your return! A pair of sensible shoes for any hiking or bike riding etc you might want to do and a pair of sandals or thongs. Bring summer clothes as the weather is tropical so even in the rainy season it is still quite warm and humid. There isn't a huge risk of malaria here so just ensure your vaccinations are up to date and any other medical stuff you can buy there. You will be amazed by some of the things you can get over the counter here! A camera is an absolute must and if you have one a video camera would not go astray. Make sure you learn how to take photos of sunsets etc. otherwise you'll come back with a heap of ***ty shots! Get as much of your photos developed in...

Mosquito Netting and a Sense of Humor

by Jaylin27

Bring mosquito netting. I was in Bali in 1999 and many hotel rooms were 'open' - there was a space between the walls and the ceiling so you had lots of insects. The geckos would do their best to eat them, but they couldn't get them all. The geckos also left bits to fall on you (insect heads, legs, wings) so you've got to have a sense of humor about things.

You can buy anything you might need

by pianomany2k

You'll probably be bringing lots of stuff back home with you so you might as well bring an extra bag so you don't have to buy one. Don't bring it over empty, pack it full of used apparel that you or your friends don't want anymore and give it away to needy people since the average monthly wage in Bali is only 50 $US and even those jobs are hard to get these days. They will really appreciate it. You will invariably find that you don't need as much clothing as you thought because you are always in your bathing suit. Besides you can buy a whole new wardrobe for a small sum or even have a local tailor make you anything you can dream up. Everything is available but sunscreen is about double the cost at home. Have your film developed in Bali. Its cheap and fast and you won't have to worry about the security machines messing it up. Don't camp. Bring any extra clothing or old eyeglasses for...

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Don't underestimate how much you'll buy

by Pat&ZoAnn

Bring an extra suitcase. If you have suitcases that can nest together, pack your stuff in the smaller one, then put that in the bigger one for the trip there. Then you will have the big one to fill with your purchases. We did this, and still bought another bag before we came home. A good tip I read in a video magazine is, put your camera equipment in an old diaper bag when travelling, or something similar, so it's not too appealing to thieves. Make sure it has enough cushioning, though.

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Q:  How safe is it to travel around Bali? 

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A: "Safe"? Bali is very safe, as safe as any other part of the world at this point in time. We've been to Bali twice after the bombings and have never felt anything but... 

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