what are your must pack items?

[juls]

I am also an over packer...just reading all of these comments...What I tell myself when I leave is...I need meds, passport, money, swimsuit and snorkel gear..then I pack everything in the world a traveler may need once in a lifetime..But I see no one said extension cord..I have found this to be very handy..not knowing where outlets are and all..

[goldilocks]

Yes, I've brought down power strips before - they do come in handy!