ESSENTIALS ITEMS TO PACK &

A GUIDE ON HOW TO PACK YOUR

LUGGAGE
Planning and arrangement of all the listed items are your own personal responsibility.no other member
joining in will provide for other until unless its pinni or panjeeri or some homemade edibles.you can
always edit /add your own items to the list.if you disagree or do not like this list,please feel free to stay
silent.THANKYOU!
Note: above mentioned lines are not true.
Except the food part.just kidding.

CATEGORY TYPE ITEM(S)

Frozen/Pre-Cooked/ Instant-Noodles/Pastas(Your
choice of No. and Product)
Ready to eat ● Maggie
FOOD ● Top Ramen
● Yippie
● Zi-Fu
● Ready to Eat Pastas
Pre-cooked Veggies(Your
choice of No. & Product) x
2(or more)
● Paneer Veggie
● Daal Mix
● Mix Veg Mix
● Sambar Mix
Sweet Dishes
● PreMade Gulab
Jamuns
● Rasgullas
● Emartis
● Pinni
● Panjeeri
● Ladoo
(Do not buy and pack these
things in excess as you can
make do with these in your
initial quarantine days, you
can order these or buy these
from canadian stores.Except
Pinnis and other Homemade
dishes,you won’t get those in
Canada,SORRY. So, carry
light)
 Cookable Dals & Pulses (Of your
choice) x 1Kg
Rice x 1Kg
Tea (Leaves or Bags) x
250gms (or more as Bags are
prefered)
Sugar x 300 gms

(Do not buy and pack these

things in excess as you can
make do with these in your
initial quarantine days, you
can order these or buy these
or other necessities from
canadian stores. All
masalas(Spices) & and
Cookable things are available
there. So, carry light)

Spices & Mix Blend or Individual Packings

of Homemade Masalas

CLOTHING T-Shirts 4 Polos

4 Normal (Round neck/ V-Neck)

Shirts 4Formals
4 Casual

Sweatshirts/Sweaters 4 Sweaters
4 Sweatshirts

Jackets 2[1 Light -1 Thick]

(Don't Carry more and buy
snow jackets from canada)

Trousers 5 Chinos/Low Fade/Casual

2 Formal

Jeans 5 Jeans

Shoes 1 Formal
Casual x 2
Flip-Flops/ Crocs x 2
All-Weather x 1 (For Winter
snowy weather)
(You can buy good quality
shoes within Canada ,also
safety shoes are needed for
jobs that you can buy from
canada. Do not load up your
baggage)
 SUITES & TRADITIONAL Formal Suit x 1 (or more)
WEAR Kurta Pyjama/ Shlwar
Kameez x 2
Saree x 1 (or more)

Undergarments & Top & Bottom pairs x 7-8

Socks x 6-7
Socks
Accessories Belts x 3
Wallet x2
FannyPack(to carry docs and
passport) x 1
Watch(If you want) x 2
Prescription Glasses x 3-4
Sunglasses x 2-3
Handkerchiefs x 6-8

ELECTRONIC Handheld Camera(If you want)

Mobile Phone (You may
order online so, when you
reach canada you will have a
device compatible with sim)
Laptop(If you want)

Appliances Chargers
Extra Cables
Plug adaptors(indian to us)
eKettle(If you want)

UTENSILS & WARES Cooker x 1 (Small)

Water Glass x 2
(Tupperware)
Spoon x 2
Forks x 2
Tupperware Boxes x 4 (2 Big
2 Small)
Plates x 2
Bowls(small & big) x 2
Pan or teapan x 1
Knives x 1

[You can buy all these

utensils within canada you
don't need to buy excess of
these from your
homeland,these are here
because during 14 days
quarantine you need some
stuff such as these]
TOILETRIES Of your choice no. and Facewash
Soap/Shower Gel
products Scrubbers (if you want)
Hair Oil
Sunscreen
Moisturizer
Cold Cream
Aloe Vera Gel
Vaseline
Toothpaste
Tooth brushes
Hair Brushes
Hair Serums
Wax/Gels
Towels x 2
Hand towels x 2
Nail cutter/filers x 1
Razor x 2-3
Shaving cream/foam x 1
Wax & Strips(Hot / Cold) x 2-
3 Sets
Sanitary Pads x (For 3 weeks
at least)
Heating Pad (Optional)

(You can buy all theses from

canada no excessive
expenses is needed, these
are here as you’ll be
quarantining for 14 days and
during theses initial days you
need these things to get by)

BEDDINGS Quilts/Kambal x 1
Bedsheets x 2-3
Pillow cover x 2
(Do not carry these items in
excess as the weight of these
items are quite high on the
scale,please have the quilts
and bed sheets vacuumed in
the vacuum bags to cut down
on weight and space)

STATIONARY Register x 1
Notebook x 1
Pencil x 2
Pens x 3-4
Small Notepad x 2
Diary(Personal or Budget &
 Logs) x 1
Eraser x 1
Pencil Sharpener x 1
Tape(Optional)
Highlighter(Optional) x 2
(Different colored)

(All these items can be

purchased within Canada,
you don't need to carry these
in excess like in school days.
These are only here to get
you by the initial quarantine
days)

MEDICINES Anti-Bacterials
Ointments
Bandages
Meds for Loose Motion (other
stomach problems)
Paracetamols
Prescription Medicines

IMPORTANT info:
To Buy Canadian SIM inside india: https://gophonebox.com/

To Order Food while in Quarantine: UBEREATS / DOORDASH / GRUBHUB

To Order Groceries in Quarantine : www.instacart.ca/grocery-delivery

www.groceryguy.ca
www.loblaws.ca/

To Order a Meal Kit: www.hellofresh.ca

www.onthemoveorganics.ca
www.skipthedishes.com/
 HOW TO MANAGE YOUR LUGGAGE

Do not start out late and end up packing a day or a night before,that’ll be a
disappointing and depressing moment for you. You might start packing right away and
start adding things as the days go by.Always make sure to note down the things that
you have already bought and packed on a piece of paper and make sure to edit it
every time you add or remove anything from the luggage that you are going to carry.
After the finalization of the packing and the list, Make sure to make 2 copies of it,1 to
be kept with you and 1 in each bag.

(Tip: mark each bag in the list,as it will tell you which bag has those listed items)

Avoid buying too many creamy or liquid products,as they can leak out and create a
mess in the bag that will be in cargo.

LADIES,please note, that you may carry all your cosmetic and hygiene products but
limit those under few as you can buy better quality products from canada.
GENTLEMEN, please note that it may sound cool to pack in loads of shoes and
shirts,nah you don't need those many trust me! You can get good priced and
discounted items from Canada too. Spices are available in canada too, so don't load
on them and yes it is understandable that you want those homemade sweet sweet
dishes and pickles( ME too !), try carrying them in a limited amount as their weight can
impact the overall carrying size of the bags(please note, seniors would not give you
any favours in returns of these dishes, until unless they are indian,still they might not.
You need to get yourself straightened up and polite to have any positive responses
from them).Remove tags and boxes of anything you are going to pack in your
luggage,except spice boxes(they are there for a reason!).you don't need alarm clocks
YOU HAVE SMARTPHONES YOU ARE LIVING IN 21st CENTURY!! Be responsible
in what you pack,even if you're going to pack liquids,spice mix,homemade pickles and
dishes or cream stuff make sure you pack them properly in ZIPLOCK bags.Try to pack
in your stuff within every single space you can find in the bag for example packin t
shirts and shirts or socks inside cooker or woks,socks inside water
glasses.Understand that the quality over quantity is also a thing. Be responsible and
Humble in packing.so, your journey may not be affected by the overloading and
excessive check stops
 YOUR LUGGAGE GUIDE

(SIZES OF THE BAGS CAN INCREASE OR DECREASE DEPENDING ON THE PRODUCT YOU BUY)
(WEIGHT OF THE CABIN BAG OR CHECK-IN BAG CAN INCREASE OR DECREASE BY 1-2 KG please refer to your airline’s
guidelines)

LAPTOP BAG:

You may choose to go FANCY! And opt for Graphic styled bags,it does not matter and
yeah, you can go for those “MATURE BAGS for COLLEGES” too. It is always your
choice.

CABIN BAG:

You can choose any varitey of CABIN BAG but you need to check wiith your airlines
that doe it match the standareds of their allowed cabin bags.
CHECK-IN BAGS:

You can opt for either camping bags, Travel Trolly Bags, Clothed Bag to packin your
above 20 KG weight(please refer to your airline’s guidelines to check how weight and
quantity of bags they allowed).

FANNY PACK/ SLING PACK:

Fanny packs/ Sling packs are recommended so that you do not have to carry your
documetns needed for immigrration,tickets,passport or other identity proofs in either
your cabin bag or hands. Fanny packs may look hidious and make you look nerdy but
they are not there for fashion, they exist for comfort and ease of carry essential
items.you are travelling for yourself and you need to make it as comfortable as
possible not fashionable.
 HOW TO PACK YOUR LUGGAGE

Yes, it is not important that you strictly follow this guide to pack your BAGs but don't
just throw in all the stuff like regular packing that you do, manage it properly so you
save space and weight to fit in more items that you may need!
 If you need more information to
packing please follow the link to the
website which might be helpful.if in
case even after all these praphics
were unable to help you in packing.

https://diyjoy.com/packing-hacks/

It is always important to note that whenever you are travelling,you need to note
down and make list of whatever you are carrying.in case of students, please get in
touch with other students who are already in canada and get to know what is
available there and what is not! (mostly eveerything is available in canada ) and
you do not need to go out and stuff in so many thingsinto your luggage.please
enquire from someone responsible and knowledgable who knows what is needed.
Not those who pack in whole of thier closet and house into thier suitcases! Be
RESPONSIBLE and MANAGE your budget from now on as this skill might be, it
will for sure come in handy!
 It is preferable for a student or any travel going to travel to canada to know the current currency
exchange rate,it will determine the amount that you need to carry on you while travelling.
There are many options that you can choose from.

In my suggestion, you must carry some cash on you,by some i mean around 1500-3500 CAD. During
the quarantine period you will not have access to your bank and will not be able to make an account
and opt for ATM CARD/CREDIT CARD ( YES! I am talking to you! The one who chose SCOTIA BANK
for GIC ). Please make sure that you DO NOT carry more than 10,000 CAD (if you’re a show off and
dont have any idea how this world works, go for it! broder security will surely stop you).
 WHAT ABOUT THOSE FANCY LOOKING VISA/MAESTRO/MASTER/FOREX CARDS?

CREDIT CARDS OR DEBIT CARDS are most prefered,mostly credit cards as they provide you direct
access to many services,yes it is not viable to pay those high bills!. Debit cards are for those accounts
that are within india( students with accounts or GIC in CIBC or ICICI do not need to opt for these
credits or debit cards, why do you do this SCOTIA BANK?) FOREX CARDS are also an option but i do
not prefer those as they are of very low value and do not provide as miuch servicability in canada.
i suppose.
It is my humble requestdump those RuPay cards they are of literally no use in canada. You can
barely, i guess nothing can be bought or those cards are of no value in canada.

PLEASE UNDERSTAND CARRYING YOU LUGGAGE AND

MONEY SHOULD BE AT YOUR OWN RISK,YES YOU CAN OPT
FOR TRAVEL OR LUGGAGE INSURANCE BUT THAT IS JUST
A GIMMIC TO WASTE YOUR MONEY AND TIME.ALWAYS
HAVE SOME MONEY HIDDEN AWAY IN EVERY BAG OF
YOURS SO THAT,IF WORST COMES TO SHOVE YOU
DOWN,YOU WILL STILL HAVE SOME GOOD OLD CANADIAN
DOLLARS IN YOUR HANDS. DO NOTE THAT YOU SHOULD
CARRY DIFFERENT DENOMINATION OF THE CURRENCY
SUCH AS COINS, 5 DOLLAR,10,20,50 OR 100 DOLLAR NOTES
SO THAT YOU ALWAYS HAVE SOME CHANGE WITH YOU.
YEAH YOU MAY ALSO CARRY SOME INDIAN CURRENCY IF
YOU’RE INTO SUCH A KINK.
 MAKE SURE OF THESE THINGS ALWAYS
[WHEN TRAVELLING,QUARANTINING AND ALSO ,YEAH OBVIOUSLY, ALWAYS]

MAKE SURE YOU SANITIZE YOUR

HANDS FREQUENTLY.CARRY
ATLEAST 2 SANTIZERS UPON YOU. 1
ATTACHED TO YOUR BELT OR PACK
AND 1 IN YOUR CABIN BAG.

AS AN INDIAN, I CAN SURELY SAY THAT WE NEED TO

LEARN HOW WEAR MASKS. THESE ARE SOME IMAGES
THAT WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO WEAR A
MASK!.SURPRISING ISN’T IT? LIKE HOW CAN IT BE SO
EASY?! NEVER KNEW!
REMEMBER, DO NOT TALK WITH YOUR MASK REMOVED,
IT LITERALLY BREAKS THE PURPOSE OF THAT MASK.IT IS
THERE FOR YOUR PROTECTION.PLEASE INVEST IN A
GOOD QUALITY MASK AS I UNDERSTAND IT CAN BE
SUFFOCATING WEARING THAT THING AROUND YOUR
FACE BUT BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY!
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