Giant Travel Checklist
When traveling it seems there are always a thing or two we forget. The categorized list below will help jog your memory so that you don’t end up short your essentials while on your next trip.
Enjoy!
Documents & Essentials
- [ ] Passport
- [ ] Travel tickets (air, train, bus)
- [ ] Hotel reservation confirmations
- [ ] Visa documents
- [ ] Vaccination certificates
- [ ] Travel insurance
- [ ] ID card
- [ ] Credit/debit cards
- [ ] Foreign currency
- [ ] Driver’s license
- [ ] Car rental confirmation
- [ ] Travel itinerary
- [ ] Emergency contact information
- [ ] Copies of important documents (passport, ID, etc.)
- [ ] Backup credit card
Electronics
- [ ] Phone and charger
- [ ] Portable power bank
- [ ] Camera
- [ ] Camera charger/battery
- [ ] Memory card
- [ ] Travel adapter
- [ ] GPS device/map
- [ ] SIM card
- [ ] Extra camera lens
- [ ] Tripod
- [ ] Multi-tool
- [ ] Small flashlight
Health & Personal Care
- [ ] Medications
- [ ] Prescription glasses/sunglasses
- [ ] Contact lenses and solution
- [ ] Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
- [ ] Shampoo/conditioner
- [ ] Razor
- [ ] Hairbrush/comb
- [ ] Deodorant
- [ ] Makeup
- [ ] Shaving cream
- [ ] Sunscreen
- [ ] Insect repellent
- [ ] First aid kit
- [ ] Hand sanitizer
- [ ] Face masks
- [ ] Earplugs
- [ ] Travel pillow
- [ ] Eye mask
- [ ] Wet wipes
- [ ] Tissues
- [ ] Lip balm
- [ ] Face moisturizer
- [ ] Nail clippers
- [ ] Tweezers
- [ ] Hair ties
- [ ] Bobby pins
Clothing & Accessories
- [ ] Comfortable shoes
- [ ] Socks
- [ ] Underwear
- [ ] Sleepwear
- [ ] Swimsuit
- [ ] Hat/cap
- [ ] Light jacket
- [ ] Umbrella
- [ ] Scarf
- [ ] Belt
- [ ] Gloves (if traveling to a cold climate)
- [ ] Jewelry
Luggage & Packing Aids
- [ ] Luggage
- [ ] Lock for luggage
- [ ] Luggage tags
- [ ] Plastic bags (for dirty laundry)
- [ ] Laundry detergent (travel-sized)
- [ ] Sewing kit
- [ ] Zip lock bags
- [ ] Reusable shopping bag
- [ ] Reusable straw
- [ ] Travel-sized laundry line
- [ ] Small backpack/day pack
- [ ] Travel-size toiletries
- [ ] Neck wallet
- [ ] Binoculars
Comfort & Entertainment
- [ ] Snacks
- [ ] Water bottle
- [ ] Reading material (books, magazines)
- [ ] Travel guidebook
- [ ] Notebook and pen
- [ ] Travel journal
- [ ] Travel blanket
- [ ] Small games/cards
- [ ] Handheld fan
Travel Safety & Extras
- [ ] Business cards
- [ ] Safety pins
- [ ] Emergency whistle
- [ ] Guidebook/maps
- [ ] Language phrasebook
- [ ] Watch
- [ ] Travel insurance card
- [ ] Copies of travel tickets
- [ ] Hotel loyalty card
- [ ] Travel rewards card
- [ ] Emergency cash stash
- [ ] Adapter plugs
Special Items
- [ ] Camera equipment (lenses, tripod, etc.)
- [ ] Trip-specific clothing (e.g., winter gear, hiking boots)
- [ ] Special documents for business or leisure activities