Kuwait Packing List Tips by kuwait_david Top 5 Page for this destination

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Bring some long sleeved t-shirts and for the winter months (November - March) a light fleece to carry with you if you get cold. In the sun it is never that cold but in shadow and early evening it can feel much colder. In December and January you will wear a fleece or sweater all day. Also in Kuwait people love air conditioning so have something to keep you warm in the malls, restuarants, if you go to meetings or to visit a house. Remember Kuwait is an extremely conservative society, leave short skirts, sleeveless tops, anything vaguely see through or with spaghetti straps at home. If you wear something tight or revealing people will stare, which you will find uncomfortable. Best to err on the side of caution and stick to trousers if you can. For business a smart trouser suit for ladies is the safest option.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Bring lots and lots and lots of suntan lotion and wear it all the time, even in winter.

Photo Equipment: There are no decent camera shops in Kuwait, batteries for some reason are very expensive and I think the heat affects them so they don't last very long. I am not sure of the technical reason for not lasting long, I just know they don't last long. Film is not always that new as few people buy film in Kuwait so best to bring it all with you. Don't get your pictures developed in Kuwait, your films will be poorly handled, negatives scratched and the quality of prints is poor, and it is a lot more expensive than Europe or the US. Make sure you bring plenty of memory for your digital camera as again it is expensive to buy cards for your camera.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Invest in a waterproof bag for your valuables, the beaches get very busy and petty theft while very rare, it has been known, so don't let it be you. Getting your passport replaced in Kuwait is not easy, so take it swimming with you.

Miscellaneous: Plugs are UK style 200volts, so bring battery chargers etc either with a british plug or bring an adaptor, adaptors are easy to find in Kuwait though if you forget.