Amsterdam Packing List Tips by mindcrime

What to bring! General Review

Luggage and bags: I always travel light. A medium bag for clothing and some space for gifts and a backpack (always useful to walk around with so u can have inside maps/guide/water/things u buy etc. Beware of pickpockets like in every big city in the world. Nothing more to worry about...

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: I was there in July and we had our rainy moments :) so bring a umbrella although you will find many stores selling many of them in nice colors

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: You will easily find painkillers but bring your own medicines

Photo Equipment: You will take dozens of photos so big memory cards please! :)

Miscellaneous: At least one city guide, read some info before arrival so to know some things about the city, u will find a lot of info at VT pages/forums too and take a look at a map so to know where is your hotel etc. The tourist Info is right opposite the central station and there you can buy a map and ask anything you want (room, tickets, directions etc) but you have to know that many other people will do the same