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Travel Packing Checklists

Travel Packing Checklists help keep you on track and simplify planning for your trips.

Planning and Organizing before any trip can add considerable enjoyment for the whole family. In this busy, hurried world, our vacation time is very precious. I hope these ideas, suggestions and checklists will help contribute to a memorable vacation for you and your family.

Be sure to print out this Checklist and put it in your Travel File. You will easily be able to refer to it again and again. Once you've made your personalized checklist, print a copy and check items off as you pack. Change the checklist for each trip accordingly. It's quick and easy!





Helpful Checklists


Important Items

  • Tickets
  • Itinerary
  • Credit cards
  • Traveler's checks
  • Cash
  • Prescription glasses/sunglasses
  • Medications
  • Passports
  • Immunizations certificates
  • List of emergency contacts

Clothing

  • Capris/Pants
  • Shorts
  • Skirts
  • Sweaters
  • Sweatshirts/Hoodies
  • Jackets
  • Underwear
  • Socks/Panty hose
  • Swimsuits
  • Cover-ups
  • Hats/Caps
  • Gloves
  • Rain gear
  • Shoes
  • Sandals
  • Boots
  • Dress clothes
  • Jewelry/Accessories
  • Sleepwear
  • Beach towels

Toiletries

  • Bandaids
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunburn relief lotion
  • Insect repellent
  • After-bite
  • Hair care supplies
  • Hair dryer (some hotels provide)
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Dental floss
  • Nail care supplies
  • Diaper changing needs
  • Tissues
  • Razor
  • Shaving cream/gel
  • Hand lotion
  • Mouthwash

Extras

  • Purses
  • Belt bag/Waist pack
  • Alarm clock
  • Nightlight
  • Flashlight
  • Camera
  • Film
  • Memory stick (digital)
  • Batteries
  • 2-Way radios
  • Extra car keys
  • Swim goggles/masks

Car-Kids

  • Discman's
  • CD's
  • DVD Player
  • DVD's
  • Books
  • Travel games
  • Playing cards
  • Children's atlas
  • Favorite toy
  • Small pillow
  • Light blanket
  • Gum
  • Snacks
  • Water/drinks

Car-Other

  • Maps/Mapquest directions
  • CD's
  • Books/magazines
  • Books on CD
  • Journal
  • Phone charger
  • I-Pass/Toll change
  • Sunglasses
  • Small bag for trash
  • Hand towelettes
  • Small cooler/softpack cooler


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