Walk The Line (part 3)

Which brings me to the subject of bags and packing. To quote Tim Gunn: "I am a strong believer in..." packing light. If you're going to a remote place or somewhere near by, you really don't need to lug a lot of... well, luggage.
What are your 10 essential items?
1)Toothbrush - takes up next to no space
2)Medication - if you, like I, get hay fever or have a more serious condition that requires medication, this is an item you must not leave out. You know those little instruction manuals, that come with the medication. Keep those and take them with you. Pack them in the bag with your meds. Paranoid bag-checking personnel might want some proof that you're not smuggling anything.
3)Underwear
4)Towel - As Douglas Adams put it: Always know where your towel is. A towel is an immensely useful thing, from wiping yourself off, to putting it on dirty hostel linen as germ protection. You might think you don't need it and that they are provided wherever it is you're going, but trust me, nothing beats your own towel.
5)Two pairs of jeans - One you have one, one you wear when the first pair is in the wash... or has been set on fire by pirates.
4)One nice looking (t-)shirt - If you're going out. And everything looks good with jeans.
5)Several (t-)shirts - not more than 4, though.
6)Socks - at least half the number of days you're staying anywhere.
7)Hat - you need some sort of head covering device. If it's cold, it's a nice beanie that your significant other embroidered by hand. If it's warm, it's one of those safari hats, that will keep your brain from frying.
8)Papers - and by papers I mean: passport, ID card, proof of ticket purchase or the ticket itself, hostel reservations, visa papers (if you need them), any prescriptions you might need during your trip, money, credit cards, a note from your mum, photos of the people you're traveling with and your insurance card.
9)A set of warm clothes - If you're going somewhere cold, this set may be extended to a couple of sets. If you're going somewhere warm, by Murphy's law, you will get at least one very rainy and insanely cold day. So pack a sweater and a cheap plastic rain coat and don't let global warming stand in your way!
10)Stuff - In the wide category of 'stuff' you can put: sunscreen, shampoo (although you might as well buy a bottle when you get to wherever you're going), nail clippers, duct tape, Swiss army knife, water bottle, mp3 player, camera, flip-flops, liquid washing soap for your clothes, plastic bags, hair dryer and a spare backpack.
This is your list. Learn it, live it, love it. Just kidding. These are the essentials you need to pack. If something is as essential to you as my teddy bear is to me, pack that as well. But don't overdo it. There's no point in taking stuff you won't wear/use.
One more thing to keep in mind when packing: Do not take anything breakable. If you have to take your priceless china collection with you, make sure you wrap every individual piece into some of your clothes so it doesn't make any clinking noises. This will prevent it from chipping. Of course, if you stomp on your bag, the fragile things inside will break.
And no cheating in the 'stuff' section!