Construction Travel Checklist

A pile of newspapers or a stuffed mailbox tells thieves that you are not at home.

One way to help protect your home while away on vacation is to make it seem like the homeowners are currently there. This can be done by setting up timer lights throughout the house. Lights can be placed on timers both indoors and out which will present an at home atmosphere. Those who perpetrate breaking and entering crimes will be less likely to target a home which has lights on and may opt for houses which are dark and obviously no one is home.

In case all your money, or all your gear, is lost or stolen.

Memorize PIN codes to credit cards so that you can use them with ATM machines to get cash.

Where pickpockets are a problem, carry your wallet in your front trousers pocket.

Use ziplock plastic bags for any items that could leak or possibly break in transit.

Take a pair with pockets - doubles as a swimsuit for men.

Ask your doctor to provide you with a letter for any prescription medications that you are taking with you. Keep medicine in original containers, if possible.

For international travel: consider unlocking your cell phone SIM card so you can use your phone there (purchase a local SIM in your destination).

Great for the beach. The mesh allows you to dump everything into the bag and then just rinse it all with running water.