Israel Packing

Pack lightly: lay out only what you think you absolutely need, then pack half of the clothes and twice the money. The Travelite FAQ (www.travelite.org) is a good resource for tips on traveling light. The online Universal Packing List (http://upl.codeq.info) will generate a customized list of suggested items based on your trip length, the expected climate, your planned activities, and other factors. If you plan to do a lot of hiking, also consult The Great Outdoors.

Liquids In The Air. Travelers should note new EU and US travel restrictions on liquids—including drinks, toiletries, and gels—on airplanes. At the time of printing, liquids could be transported only in containers of 100mL (3 fl. oz. in the US) or less. Each passenger could carry only as many containers as fit in a 1L (1 quart in the US) clear plastic bag. To avoid hassles, put as many of your liquids as possible in your checked luggage. Contact the Israel Airport Agency or Ben-Gurion International Airport for the latest policy.

Converters and adapters: In Israel, electricity is 230 volts AC, enough to fry any 120V North American appliance. Americans and Canadians should buy an adapter (which changes the shape of the plug; US$5) and a converter (which changes the voltage; US$10-30). Electrical outlets in Israel consist of Type H and Type C. Don’t make the mistake of using only an adapter (unless appliance instructions explicitly state otherwise). Australians, Brits, and New Zealanders (who use 230V at home) won’t need a converter but will need a set of adapters to use anything electrical. For more on all things adaptable, check out http://kropla.com/electric.htm.

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