Travel Checklist for 2023

Vacation Packing List - Things to Keep in Mind

To ease your worries, we've prepared a travel packing list for your convenience which will help you decide what to pack for your travels.

Travel Packing List

Clothing

• Jackets/Coats/Sweaters
• Swimwear
• Workout clothes/shoes
• Suits
• Sports Coat
• Ties/Suspenders
• Skirts/Dresses
• Bras
• Girdle/Bodysuit/Slip
• Nylons
• Casual shirts/T-shirts
• Casual pants/Shorts
• Dress shirts/Dress pants
• Pajamas/Robe/Slippers
• Sweaters
• Underwear
• Socks
• Casual shoes/Sandals
• Dress shoes
• Hats/Scarves/Gloves
• Belts

Electronics

• Laptop and accessories
  - charger, extra battery, case
• DVD Player/DVDs
• Music player
• PDA
• GPS system
• Cellphone and accessories
  - charger, bluetooth, case
• Camera and accessories
  - charger, extra film/chip

Medical/Health

• Prescriptions
• Allergy medication
• First Aid kit
• Vitamins
• Hand sanitizer/Antibacterial wipes
• Sunscreen
• Pain medication
• Insect repellant

Documentation

• Drivers License
• Birth certificate (if needed)
• Visa/Passport
• Immunization records
• Tickets
• Map
• Itinerary
• Travel guide

Money

• Wallet/Purse
• Debit card/Credit card
• Cash
• Checks/Travelers checks

Toiletries

• Brush/Comb
• Gel/Hairspray/Hair Products
• Mirror
• Tissue
• Lotion/Lip balm
• Razor/Shave Gel/Aftershave
• Cologne
• Cosmetics
• Facial cleanser
• Pads/Tampons/Pantiliners
• Curling Iron/Flat Iron
• Blow dryer/Diffuser
• Hair Accessories
• Razor/Shave gel
• Perfume
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Dental floss/Picks
• Mouthwash
• Glasses/Case/Contacts/Solution
• Q-Tips/Cotton Balls
• Tweezers/nail clippers
• Deodorant
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Soap/Body Wash
• Washcloth

Laundry

• Laundry bag
• Detergent
• Stain remover
• Fabric Softener/Dryer Sheets
• Coins
• Sewing kit
• Hangers

Miscellaneous

• Journal
• Binoculars
• Books
• Games/playing cards/dice
• Snacks
• Jewelry/Accessories
• Sunglasses
• Watch
• Umbrella
• Travel locks
• Keys
• Duct Tape
• Batteries
• Alarm clock
• Earplugs
• Other

Children items

• Snacks & Wipes
• Clothes/Socks/Shoes
• Coats/Hats/Gloves/Swimwear
• Sleeping bags/Pillows
• Games/Toys/Stuffed Animals
• Books
• Coloring books/Crayons/Pencils
• Sports equipment
• Other

Baby Items

• Clothes/Socks/Shoes
• Diapers
• Wipes
• Diaper ointment
• Baby Shampoo/Soap
• Nursing cover/Breast pump
• Formula
• Bottles
• Sippy cups
• Pack-n-Play
• Blankets
• Baby carrier/Backpack
• Car Seat
• Toys
• Monitor
• Swim diapers

Before Leaving

• Download your travel resources (guidebooks, language apps, etc.)
• Notify credit card companies of upcoming travel (international trips)
• Set an email auto-responder if necessary
• Take out the garbage
• Check washing machine for wet clothes
• Check dishwasher for dirty dishes
• Turn off all lights and electronics
• Set lighting timers
• Water the plants
• Drip taps (in cold climates where pipes could freeze)
• Close/lock all doors and windows; pull all curtains
• Set alarm system

For longer trips, don’t forget to:

• Empty the refrigerator/pantry of perishable food
• Unplug electronics
• Put a hold on your mail
• Consider having a friend check on your house from time to time

This list should only be used as a guide. There is no guarantee that all the items you need are on this list.