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Packing Checklist

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Introduction

Our Packing Checklist is designed to help you gather all necessary items for your trip, ensuring you don’t forget anything important. From essential documents and clothing to personal hygiene products, this template covers everything you need for a smooth travel experience. Click Save to start customizing your checklist using our Checklist App, which allows you to sync across your own devices as well as collaborate with travel companions. Keep your packing organized and stress-free while you focus on enjoying your adventure!
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Documents

Toggle Tickets status

Tickets

Book well in advance for better deals.
Toggle Passports / visas status

Passports / visas

This should also be done well ahead of time.
Toggle Medical and vaccination records status

Medical and vaccination records

Check with your doctor for needed shots in some foreign countries.
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Confirmations

For hotels, car rentals or anything else that you have planned or prepaid that provided an invoice.
Toggle Identification status

Identification

Carry your driver's license (or other ID).
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Membership cards

If you plan to use AARP or AAA for discounts, you must show your card at check-in.
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Money

Just enough cash for small transactions, only one or two credit cards, and Traveler's Checks.
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Guidebook(s)

When traveling to new locations, familiarize yourself before you leave home and bring a good guidebook and map with you.
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Copies

Have duplicates of all important documents you will be taking.
Toggle Important phone numbers status

Important phone numbers

Put these into your cell phone for easy access.
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Personal/Hygiene

Toggle Bottles status

Bottles

Make sure you get only travel approved portions of body lotion, face wash, eye drops, shaving cream, lip balm, cologne/perfume, cosmetics, deodorant, hand sanitizer, and mouthwash.
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Hair Care

Includes shampoo, conditioner, hairspray, and any hair care appliances.
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Kits

Shaving kit and nail care kit should be packed in checked luggage.
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Oral care

Don't forget dentures/denture adhesive, toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss.
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Feminine hygiene products

If needed, pack maxi pads, tampons or pantiliners.
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Clothing/Accessories

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Underthings

Pack a pair of underwear for each day plus one extra.
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Travel clothes

Wear comfortable clothing in layers to adjust for temperature changes.
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Footwear

Easy to remove, comfortable and adaptable walking shoes will work for every situation except dress wear.
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Timekeeping

Always wear a dependable but not too expensive watch.
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Swimwear

If you plan to hang out on the beach or by the pool. Also pack sunscreen and other items.
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Coat/ jacket

Plan for the unexpected, even if you only might need a windbreaker.
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Sleepwear

Pajamas are one of the most forgotten items.
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Dress up

For formal occasions pack one good dress or other outfit including belt, shoes and jewelry.
Toggle Sports status

Sports

Whatever your sport, be sure to pack what you need to do it in order to avoid expensive last minute purchases at your destination.
Toggle Medications status

Medications

Toggle Original bottles or paperwork status

Original bottles or paperwork

Even if you have a week's supply in a portioned container, bring proof that the prescriptions are legal.
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Contraceptives

Another oft forgotten item that is a must-have.
Toggle Motion sickness meds status

Motion sickness meds

If you have trouble flying or with high altitudes, these are very important.
Toggle Children's meds status

Children's meds

Kids need different doses than adults, so pack appropriately.
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Sleeping pills

If you are going across multiple time zones, you may need help adjusting your sleeping patterns.
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Miscellaneous items

Toggle Wipes status

Wipes

Including tissues, antibacterial moist towelettes, paper towels and travel toilet paper rolls.
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Gadgets

Cell phone or blackberry, iPod or mp3 player, and netbook or laptop.
Toggle Comfort items status

Comfort items

An inflatable pillow, earplugs, eye mask, and a travel blanket can make coach more comfortable.

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Everyone who travels has, at one time or another, forgotten to pack an important item.  Because of our busy lives, the process of packing often ends up last on our priority list.  When this happens, we have a tendency to either under-pack or over-pack when a perfect balance would make traveling much easier. With pre-planning, and careful consideration of what you really need to pack, you will never leave your toothbrush at home again. The list can be amended depending upon how much luggage you want to take or are allowed.  If traveling by air internationally, the list would add passports, immunization records (if applicable), and any other required documentation.

Tips

Because many hotels now provide hair dryers, if you check ahead and confirm what amenities they offer, you will have fewer items to pack.  Many provide daily shampoo, conditioner and soaps.  Unless you are married to your own brand, you do not need to pack these items.   Even if you intend to stay with family or friends, ask them if they have an extra personal appliance you can borrow during your visit.  Many people accumulate travel sized samples that they pick-up in hotels and save them for their guests to use. Just as annoying as forgetting to pack something you need is over-packing.  The easy fix for this bad habit is to color coordinate what you plan to wear.  Savvy travelers never pack more than two pairs of shoes.  One casual pair for travel and walking and another pair the same color for dress.  A special sports shoe would be the only third pair, if needed.  Packing too many shoes adds weight to your luggage and takes up valuable space for other more important items. Below is a basic packing checklist that will help you get organized whether you travel by air, car, bus or train.

Who it's for

This Packing Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

  • Avoid forgetting - keep all your Packing essentials in one place (external memory)
  • Save time - start from a proven Packing structure instead of a blank page
  • Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
  • Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
  • Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

How to use it

How to use this Packing Checklist

  • Save Packing Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
  • Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Packing (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
  • If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
  • Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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