The Ultimate Travel Packing Checklist

The Ultimate Travel Packing Checklist

There’s nothing worse than getting to the airport or arriving at your hotel, only to realize you’ve forgotten something important for your trip. But, those days of smacking your forehead in frustration are over with this Ultimate Travel Packing List. Whether you’re traveling now or very soon, here is the Ultimate Travel Packing Checklist!

1.Travel Health

●      First aid kit (bandages, gauze, adhesives, etc.)

●      Personal prescriptions (copies of scripts)

●      Pain and fever relievers (also children’s strength if you are traveling with kids)

●      Thermometer

●      Cold medicines and throat lozenges

●      Diarrhea/laxative medicines

●      Oral rehydration salts

●      Allergy medicines

●      Hydrocortisone cream/antibacterial ointment

●      Multivitamins

●      Sunburn relief

●      Insect repellent/mosquito net/sting reliever

●      Motion sickness pills or bands

●      Altitude sickness pills (if you are planning to hike in higher altitudes)

●      Eye drops

●      Medicines and vaccinations specific to the region/activity

2.Toiletry

●      Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash

●      Hair brush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins

●      Deodorant

●      Shampoo and conditioner (Dr. Bronners is a good option all-in-one option for hair care, face wash, laundry and more.)

●      Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF

●      Make up packed in a wipeable wristlet

●      Face wash and/or makeup remover wipes and Q-tips

●      Night time moisturizer/lotion

●      Lip balm with SPF and lipstick or lip gloss

●      Personal hygiene items

●      Feminine hygiene products

●      Extra contacts, solution, and contact case

●      Glasses and prescription sunglasses

3.Technology

●      Mobile device and charger

●      Laptop, iPad, or E-reader and charger(s)

●      Headphones (consider noise-reducing headphones if you’re sensitive to sound)

●      Camera and GoPro/video camera, memory card, and chargers

●      Electrical converters and adapters

4.Travel Comfort, Entertainment and Information

●      Travel pillow, blanket, eye mask, and ear plugs

●      Travel journal and pen (it’s awful when you forget your pen!)

●      Books and magazines

●      Deck of cards and travel games

●      Chapstick and lotion (t’s dry up there)

●      Water bottle (you’ll need to fill it up once you get through TSA)

●      Guide books, travel guides, maps, language guides, etc. (if you will need any of these upon arrival at your destination, put it in your carry-on)

5.Essentials

●      Passport/visa(s) (not sure if you need a travel visa? Check here.)

●      Personal ID/Student ID card (if you’re a student, some companies, like Sta Travel, offer discount cards to ensure you get good deals while on the road)

●      Frequent flyer card(s) and other loyalty program card numbers (ex: hotel chains and AAA)

●      Cash and credit card(s) (call your credit card companies before you travel to inform them of your travel,otherwise they might turn them off to prevent perceived fraud. Also consider how travel hacking can save you money on the road!)

●      Health insurance cards/document(s)

●      Travel insurance information

●      Reservations and itineraries (print them and save them electronically for easy access)

●      Hotel and/or tour contact information

●      Transportation tickets (plane, train, bus, car, etc.)

●      Emergency contacts and important addresses

●      Copies of all these things in case you lose your wallet

●      Guide books and maps