Quick answer. A 72-hour backup plan should cover documents, medication, cash, drinking water, food, power, communication and transportation without depending on hotel WiFi or card payments.
72-hour travel backup checklist
| Need | Minimum preparation |
|---|---|
| Documents | Offline copies of passport, eVisa, D’Viajeros, insurance and bookings |
| Money | Cash divided between two secure locations |
| Medication | Carry-on supply plus delay buffer and prescription copy |
| Power | Charged power bank, cables and correct adapter |
| Communication | Printed contacts, WhatsApp and offline maps |
| Water and food | Sealed water and simple non-perishable snacks |
What can disrupt a trip
- Power or water outages.
- Internet and mobile-network failures.
- Card-payment or ATM problems.
- Flight delays and baggage problems.
- Transportation or fuel disruptions.
Keep essentials in your carry-on. Checked luggage should never contain your only medication, payment method, charger or entry document.
Before leaving the hotel
Save the hotel address, tell someone where you are going, agree on the return price and time, and keep enough cash for an alternative ride.
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