Checklist for Suitcase:
- Travel umbrella
- Use packing cubes to organize # of slacks, tops/shirts (Check Out Packing for a Getaway for the cubes)
- Use grocery store plastic bags or cloth shoe holders to store shoes, underwear, socks, camisoles, slips, hosiery, travel hair dryer (most Airbnb/hotels have these but check ahead)
- Toiletries (in plastic bag or totes for spillage)- shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair spray, makeup, skin care, razor, shaving cream (non aerosol), hair brush and comb, curling or flat iron and fragrance
- Small first aid kit (tums, band aids, Neosporin, aspirin, anti-diarrhea med., sinus med. )
- Rain wear, sweater(s), coat/jacket, sports coat/tie
- Plastic bag for dirty laundry
- Travel cloths line, wooden clothes pins, laundry detergent (hand wash items for longer travel trips)
- Adapters for out of the country voltage
Packing for Backpack or Carry-On:
- Wallet, money, driver’s license, credit cards, passport, house and car keys
- Cell phone and laptop chargers, back up battery, ear buds
- Eye wear, sunglasses or contacts, travel size eye drops
- Fresh shirt, underwear, socks
- Anti-bacteria lotion, tissues
- Toothbrush and toothpaste (travel size)
- Jewelry, watch, valuables
- Prescription medications, vitamins
- Small note pad and pen
- Packing cubes keep “like” items together
Print this document and keep near your luggage for future reminder on what to pack.