The Ultimate Packing List

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Getting ready for vacation and haven’t started packing yet? Sometimes I don’t pack until a few hours before I have to leave. And I’ve forgotten a thing or two when I don’t use my packing list.

But you won’t forget to pack anything with the Ultimate Packing List. Bookmark this page or scroll to the bottom to download our free printable checklist.

The Ultimate Packing List

1.  Travel Documents

One of the first things you should pack is your travel documents. Make sure you have your airline tickets, cruise documents, and passport if you’re traveling internationally.

Pro-tip: Make a copy of the first page of your passport.

2.  Technology

If you’re a tech geek, you definitely don’t want to forget any of your electronics. Remember to bring all chargers for all your gear. Double check that you have yo and . It would be a shame if you didn’t have any photos of your trip.

• Camera
• Chargers (camera, car, cell, laptop, and tablet)
• Headphones
• Laptop
• Memory cards
• Tablet
• USB cords

Pro-tip: Bring a car charger even if you’re not driving.

3.  Clothes

A handy list of the clothes you want to bring keeps you from leaving something behind.

• Beach cover-up
• Bra/s
• Coat
• Dresses
• Dress socks
• Jeans
• Moisture-wicking shirts
• Moisture-wicking socks
• Pajamas
• Pants
• Rain jacket
• Sandals
• Shirts
• Shorts
• Skirts
• Socks
• Suit
• Sweater
• Swim suit/trunks
• T-shirts
• Undershirt
• Underwear
• Wool socks
• Workout gear

4.  Accessories

• Belt
• Cuff links
• Ear plugs
• Eye mask
• Glasses
• Gloves
• Hat
• Jewelry
• Purse
• Scarf
• Sunglasses
• Tie/s
• Watch

5.  Shoes

Bring an extra pair of shoes in case they get wet, stolen, or you’re doing activities that require different shoes.

• Dress shoes
• Flats
• Flip-flops
• Heels
• Hiking boots
• Tennis shoes
• Water shoes

6.  Toiletries

If you’re traveling light with only a carry-on bag, your toiletries have to fit in a one-gallon ziplock bag. You can leave a lot of stuff at home if you stay at hotels. Because most hotels provide basic toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, and soap. Some hotels like Hyatt have a list of things you can get for free.

• Comb
• Conditioner
• Contact lens solution
• Dental floss
• Deodorant
• Feminine products
• Hair brush
• Lip balm
• Lotion
• Razor
• Shampoo
• Shaving cream
• Soap
• Sunscreen
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste

7.  Beauty Products

• Contact lens solution
• Curling Iron
• Eye glasses
• Flat Iron
• Makeup
• Moisturizer
• Nail Clippers
• Perfume
• Tweezers

8.  Medications

There’s nothing worse than traveling and not knowing where to find a pharmacy or drug store. That’s why you should always bring:

• Allergy
• Aspirin
• Contraceptive
• Diarrhea
• Ibuprofen
• Motion sickness
• Nausea
• Prescription

9.  Other

• Backpack
• Day bag
• Dry bag
• Money Belt
• Tote bag
• Travel Guides
• TSA lock
• Umbrella
• Ziplocks

Conclusion

Download our free checklist printable The Ultimate Packing List and you won’t forget to pack anything on your next trip.

Have you ever forgotten anything when you went on vacation?

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