These are the items that I find important to pack on my trips (yes, this is more for my own use, but I felt others might benefit):

• Electronics: Digital Camera, Phone, iPod & NDS, Power adapters, USB drive, with:

1. Portable copies of firefox, gimp etc
2. Copies of flights, visas etc

• Guidebook (or iphone application) with language information
• Preparation: List of local foods that I want to try and “must-see” places/”must-do” activities at my destination
• Shoes: 2 pairs – everyday runners and dressier, short heel (but still wearable) sandals, plus the compulsory thongs if planning on staying in hostels etc
• ‘Sleep Assistance Pack’: sleeping tablets, eye mask and ear plugs
• Toiletries: sunscreen, moisturiser, hair elastics, mosquito repellant, shampoo/ conditioner etc
• Usual assortment of clothing (inc bathers regardless of destination & dirty clothes bag)
• WINTER: Themals, more socks than normal