Packing list Philippines: what actually belongs in your bag

The smart packing list for Philippines adapts to your transport (flight, car, train), luggage type (carry-on only, suitcase, backpack), trip length, travel month and chosen sports — including airline rules (100 ml limit, power bank cap) and quantities that scale with trip length.

Philippines tip: Tropical climate, diving and islands — pack mosquito repellent!

Documents & money

ID card / passport
EHIC (European Health Card)
Travel health insurance (policy / app)
Driver's license
Cash (local currency, reserve)
Credit card (with travel protection)

Base kit

Mini first aid kit
Water bottle (empty through security)
Ear plugs
Electrolyte tablets

Clothing

Underwear
T-shirts / functional shirts
Socks (Merino recommended)
Trousers / Shorts
Packable rain jacket
Fleece / midlayer
Beanie / hat
Liner gloves (touchscreen-compatible)
Sun hat / cap
Buff / light scarf
Thermal set (merino base + down/synthetic)
Warm beanie + gloves

Electronics

Power bank (max. 100Wh)
Charging cable
Travel power adapter

Toiletries

Mosquito repellent (DEET 30–50% / icaridin)
Sunscreen SPF50+ (100ml, carry-on size)
Sunscreen SPF50+ (large tube)

Sports gear — depending on the activity

Skiing, climbing, MTB, hiking, swimming, yoga or content creation: the list only shows what matches the activities you picked.

Thermal base layer top (x2)
Going-out outfit (1x shirt + trousers)
Lip balm with UV protection
Ski goggles
Ski gloves
Ski socks (3–4 pairs)
Ski helmet
Ski boots
Ski trousers (waterproof)
Ski jacket (waterproof, insulated)
Climbing shoes
Chalk bag + chalk
Climbing harness
Climbing rope (60m)
Climbing helmet
MTB helmet
Cycling gloves
Cycling shorts / bib shorts
Puncture repair kit & CO2 cartridges
Hiking boots (ankle support)
Trekking poles (foldable)
Day pack (20–30L)
Merino hiking socks (3–4 pairs)
Swimming trunks / swimsuit
Microfibre sport towel
Swimming goggles
Swim cap
Yoga mat (travel mat, 2mm)
Yoga / sportswear (2 sets)
Camera + lens
Insta360 / GoPro
Mini tripod (Gorillapod)
Memory cards (SD / MicroSD)
ND filter set