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Getting ready to travel? Whether it’s for the weekend or a longer getaway, we’ve got you covered for the trip with the Ultimate Packing Checklist.
Anything to avoid the awkward moment when you forgot your toothbrush and have to go on a hunt in the middle of nowhere… again.
The Ultimate Packing Checklist
THE ESSENTIALS
- Wallet – include insurance cards, travel ATM or credit cards, and transportation passes
- Cash – have cash on hand or currency of your destination country ready
- Travel documents – license, passports, visas
- Phone – add boarding passes to your wallet, download travel apps for your destination country, and pack any SD cards
- Keys
APPAREL
- Tops – shirts, tanks, dress shirts, sweaters/jumpers
- Pants – shorts, skirts, long pants, sweats/joggers
- Outerwear
- Workout clothes
- Travel/climate appropriate items – gloves, scarves, heat-tech, swim suits
- Pajamas
- Underwear
- Socks
- Shoe – sneakers/trainers, dress shoes, flip flops/slippers
- Accessories – hats, sunglasses, belts, jewelry
- Extra bags – totes, sling bags, hiking bag, money belt/passport holder
TOILETRIES
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
- Face wash
- Body care – deodorant, lotion, shaving supplies
- Skin care – toner, serum, moisturizer, eye cream, sunscreen, lip balm, sheet masks
- Hair care – serums/oils, lotions, brush, hair accessories, styling tools
- Oral care – toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, mouthwash, retainer + case
- Eye care – glasses + case, contacts, solution
- Nail products – clippers, filer
- Make-up products – make-up, remover, cotton pads, Q-tips, tweezers
- Menstrual products
- Extra hand towel
ELECTRONICS & ENTERTAINMENT
- Laptop/tablet – download your movies/shows
- Headphones
- Camera
- Book/Kindle – download your books/audiobooks
- Chargers – laptop, phone, camera, tablet, headphones
- Outlet converters or adapters
- External battery
- External storage – USB, external hard drives, SD cards
- Notebook + pen
MISCELLANEOUS
- Snacks
- Prescriptions
- Vitamins
- First-aid kit
- Insect repellant
- Hand sanitizer
- Tissues or handkerchief
- Face masks
- In-flight extras – neck pillow, ear plugs, eye mask
- Umbrella
- Reusable water bottle or thermos
- Re-usable shopping bags
- Stasher bags or reusable Ziploc
- Extra trash bags – for laundry, shoes
- Packing cubes or organizational pouches – for clothing, toiletries, electronics
*Make adjustments based on your packing style, preferences, and destinations. Safe travels and bon voyage!*