Most of us have made a few luggage gaffes, whether it's packing too little or too much, forgetting the swimsuit or even the passport. If you're an experienced traveller, you probably have packing down to a fine art, however mistakes are still inevitable even for the best of them.
A trip packing list like this one can be quite helpful if it's your first time traveling or if you're preparing for the entire family.
This comprehensive packing list has been broken down into categories so you can confidently organize your bags, have your travel paperwork ready, and have a stress-free, leisurely vacation.
Pre – Departure Checklist
Make sure you have the necessities ready before leaving the house. These are a few items that need to be on your checklist before you go.
Passport
Okay,
so you've undoubtedly previously considered this, but make sure to look up the
expiration date. Certain nations demand a minimum of six months of validity.
Additionally, if you must renew, give yourself plenty of notice, particularly
during the busiest travel seasons. If you're returning to a place you know
well, don't assume the visa requirements will remain the same as they did
before because they can alter over time.
Pre – Book and Save
Making
reservations in advance, including for parking, can frequently result in
financial savings. You might save even if you do this the morning of your trip.
This also applies to preordering currency. When picking up pre-arranged cash,
make sure you have the card you used to make the reservation and make note of
any specific pickup locations.
Get travel insurance
baggage
delay or trip cancellation can help protect your travel investment should your
trip get disrupted.
Travel
insurance is an important part of your packing routine. Provisions for trip
interruption,
Health insurance is a significant component of
travel insurance. When traveling overseas, never assume that your native
country's insurance will apply. As you get closer to retirement age, costs
should be expected to rise. All pre-existing conditions must be disclosed for
the policy to be effective; otherwise, it may be useless and you may have to
pay a hefty premium. Make sure the cost of any activity you intend to undertake
is mentioned as well.
Medical
Matters
It's much simpler to take care of any possible
problems before you leave for your trip if you start with examinations at your
dentist and doctor. If you need to get all of your shots before you go, try to
schedule as much of your appointments as possible in advance. The majority of
the time, your neighborhood health clinic can provide you with the
essential vaccines, but there are also specialized travel health clinics in big
global cities.
Travel Packing Checklist
Essentials
1. Passport (check its expiry!) and Visas
2. Tickets (particularly e-Tickets)
3. Travel
Insurance (of course!)
4. Photocopies of 1, 2 and 3
5. Itinerary (airline, train, bus, accommodation
bookings etc.)
6. Mobile Phone - even if you aren't going to use it
as a phone, it's most likely also your contact list and is great to have in an
emergency
7. Address book and list of important contacts or
numbers
8. Pack, Backpack, suitcase .. something to pack
everything in!
9. Notebook
10. Pens - lots of immigration forms to fill in
Clothes
1. Bra (sports and regular)
2. Dress shirts
3. Dresses
4. Hat
5. Handkerchief
6. Jacket
7. Jeans
8. Light jacket
9. Long sleeve shirts
10. Raincoat
11. Safety pins
12. Sarong
13. Scarf
14. Sewing kit
15. Shoes
16. Shorts
17. Ski or Sunglasses
18. Ski clothes
19. Skirts
20. Sneakers
21. Socks
22. Suits
23. Sweater or fleece
24. Swimming gear
25. T-shirts
26. Thongs
27. Trousers
28.Underwear
Toiletries
29. Anti-bacterial cream
30. Clothes line
31. Comb or brush
32. Contraceptives
33. Contact lens equipment or glasses
34. Cotton buds
35. Dental floss
36. Deodorant
37. Fingernail clippers
38. Lip balm
39. Make-up
40. Mirror
41. Moisturizer (face and body)
42. Nail clippers
43. Razors
44. Shampoo and conditioner
45. Shaving cream
46. Soap
47. Sunscreen
48. Tampons and pads
49. Toothbrush,
toothpaste
Travel
Insurance Essentials
50. Passport (valid at least 6 months after
return date as there are some countries that require this)
51. Visa (you may need a specific visa depending
on where you are travelling to. Some examples include digital nomad visas,
tourist visas, and Schengen Visa). Make sure you check the visa requirements
for all destinations you’re visiting and that you have the right paperwork
ready before you get on the plane whenever it’s required.
52. National ID card
53. Valid Driver’s License and/or international
drivers permit (if you are planning on driving or riding a scooter or
motorcycle)
54. Vaccination certificates (you will need to
provide valid proof whether hard copy or digital if this is compulsory for your
destination. Note: different countries require different vaccination
certificates before entry)
55. Medication certificate and prescription
documents (if you have a pre-existing medical condition or you’re pregnant you
may need to have prescription medication with you. If this is the case, make
sure you have a letter from your doctor confirming you need to be bringing
specific medication with you. If travelling with children or babies, ensure you
plan ahead for any vaccinations they may need.
56. Make copies of your original travel documents
and keep receipts of any valuables you have purchased in case you need to make
a claim.
Useful
Travel Accessories
1. Batteries
2. iPad or Kindle
3. Water bottle
4. Camera - plus spare flash cards, battery
charger and spare batteries
5. Combo or key locks
6. Day pack or shoulder bag
7. Plastic Cup
8. Eating utensils
9. Electrical adapter and plug converter
10. Flashlight or torch - plus spare batteries
11. Guidebook
12. Inflatable travel pillow
13. International driving license
14. Mosquito net
15. Padlock (not for your bags but for your room)
16. Passport photos (spare ones)
17. Photocopies of important documents in case
they are stolen
18. Pillow or pillowcase to stuff with clothes
19. Plastic bags
20. Sleeping bag & mat
21. Swiss Army knife (Don't put it in your hand
luggage as it will be confiscated)
22. Towels - small and quick drying types are the
best
23. Travel alarm clock
24. Universal sink plug
25. Umbrella
26. Wet wipes/Baby wipes - Fantastic for cleaning
hands before eating
27.
Ziplock bags - The freezer
ones are usually the best
For Travel with Children
1.
Baby milk bottle
2.
Baby food
3.
Baby powder
4.
Baby Backpack
5.
Baby Wipes
6.
Bibs
7.
Birth certificate
8.
Changing mat
9.
Children's books
10. Children's pain reliever (Panadol)
11. Colouring books
12. Crayons
13. Doll
14. Dummies / Pacifiers
15. Extra clothes
16. Food/snacks
17. Formula
18. Kid-friendly camera
19. Nappies / Diapers (lots)
20. Stroller
21. Sun hat
22. Toys
23. Water Bottles
First Aid
Kit
1.
Band aids
2.
Compression bandages
3.
Diarrhea tablets
4.
Gauzes
5.
Insect and/or mosquito
repellent
6.
Iodine/hydrogen peroxide
7.
Prescription Medicines
8.
Motion sickness tablets
9.
Paracetamol
10. Replacement/rehydration salts sachets
11. Small scissors
12. Tweezers
13. Water purifying tablets
14. Yellow Fever certificate or International
Certificate of Vaccination
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