Tailor clothing and quantities to your dates, destinations, activities, and laundry access. Amazon product names link directly to the items.
Travel documents and money
Passport (check expiration and entry requirements) Travel insurance details Flight, lodging, and transport confirmations Driver’s license / international driving
permit, if needed Credit and debit cards; notify issuer if needed Small amount of local cash Copies of key documents, stored separately Bags and organization
A medium checked
bag (25 inches or smaller)
is a good option and can help keep the weight under 50 pounds.
If you prefer to travel with
carry-on bags only, that works too. Main
suitcase or travel
backpack Personal item / day bag Packing
cubes Luggage tag and small luggage lock Foldable tote or packable
shopping bag Laundry bagClothing
Choose quantities based on trip length and laundry access.
Tops
Bottoms
Underwear
Socks
Sleepwear
Comfortable walking
shoes (broken in)
Dressier or activity-specific shoes,
if needed
Light layers / sweaters
Weatherproof
jacket
Scarf or lightweight wrap
Outfit for a special occasion, if planned
Seasonal extras: swimsuit, warm hat, gloves, or sun hat
Tops Bottoms Underwear Socks Sleepwear Comfortable walking
shoes (broken in) Dressier or activity-specific shoes,
if needed Light layers / sweaters Weatherproof
jacket Scarf or lightweight wrap Outfit for a special occasion, if planned Seasonal extras: swimsuit, warm hat, gloves, or sun hat
Toiletries
and health
Shampoo / conditioner and other toiletries Refillable toiletry
bottles - Mrsdry TSA-approved 16-pack Toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss Deodorant and skincare Refillable shampoo / conditioner bottles, 6.8 oz (2-pack) - Qiifaiikooii bottles Sunscreen Prescription medicines in original
packaging Basic first-aid items
and personal medicines Neosporin Original triple antibiotic ointment, 0.5 oz - Amazon product Glasses / contacts and supplies Hand sanitizer and tissues - Kleenex Snap & Go travel tissues, 4-pack
Electronics
Phone and charging cable Multi-charging cable / 3-in-2 iPhone and Apple Watch dock - Amazon product Travel plug adapter, Type E/F - Amazon product
(check compatibility for
each country) European travel plug adapter, Portable battery, Headphones Camera and accessories, if needed E-reader / tablet and charger, if wanted Offline maps, tickets, and travel documents downloadedLaundry and clothing care
Tide
To Go instant stain remover
pens, 5-count travel
pack - Amazon product Tide To Go Jumbo PRO stain remover pens, 2-pack - Amazon product Wash’d travel-friendly laundry
detergent sheets - Amazon product Eco-Turtle travel-size detergent sheets, 10-load
pack - Amazon productComfort
and day-trip essentials
Reusable water bottle, or reuse a disposable bottle where tap water is safe to drink
Sunglasses
Compact umbrella - Repel travel umbrella
Earplugs and sleep mask - SmartRest blackout sleep masks, 2-pack
Reusable snack container or small snacks
Notebook and pen or use Notes on phone.
Before leaving
Reusable water bottle, or reuse a disposable bottle where tap water is safe to drink Sunglasses Compact umbrella - Repel travel umbrella Earplugs and sleep mask - SmartRest blackout sleep masks, 2-pack Reusable snack container or small snacks Notebook and pen or use Notes on phone. Check weather and tailor clothing to the itinerary. Confirm baggage size and weight limits for each carrier. Check destination-specific entry, medicine,
and plug requirements. Save offline copies of essential reservations and maps. Photograph your passport and other important
travel documents; save the images securely for offline access. Leave room for souvenirs; weigh luggage before departure.
Trip details
Destination(s):
Dates /
length:
Season:
Planned
activities:
Laundry
access:
Baggage
limits:
