Whether this is your first trip or your hundredth trip, it’s always helpful to have a rundown of what items you may want to pack so you have a travel checklist. Bookmark this packing list, because you'll want to refer back to it to make sure you've thought of everything you might want to pack. We even have trip-specific resources at the end.
Step 1: Collect Important Travel Documents, Cash, and Credit Cards
Start by collecting all of your
important documents in a travel document organizer (this travel organizer holds a passport, ID, seven
credit cards, coins, documents, a boarding pass, and a pen!). This will help
ensure everything you need to get from one place to the next is all in one
place. Think about including the following documents:
- Passport/visa(s)
- Personal ID, including a student ID card if you have
one
- Frequent flyer card(s) and other loyalty program cards
such as a hotel or hostel
- Cash and credit card(s)
- Health insurance cards/document(s)
- Travel insurance info
- Reservations and itineraries
- Hotel and/or tour contact information
- Transportation tickets (plane, train, bus, car, etc.)
- Emergency contacts and important addresses
It’s a good idea to double-check
your passports and IDs aren’t expired. You’ll also want to inform your bank if
you’re traveling abroad so they don’t assume fraudulent activity and freeze
your card. You may also want to email yourself a copy of your passport,
driver’s license, medical cards and itinerary, so if anything happens to them
you’ll be able to access them online.
Step 2: Prepare Your Personal Item Carry-On Bag
The next thing you’ll want to do is
prepare your personal item carry-on bag with anything you’ll want with you on
the flight. It’s always a good idea to make sure you have an outfit (or
two) and a few essential toiletries in your personal item just in case your
luggage is lost. If you’ll be traveling around to multiple destinations, make
sure this bag has items to keep you cozy on any train, boat or bus rides. It's
always nice to have a bag that's easy to access so you don't have to get in
your main travel bag each time you need your eye mask. But remember, you’ll be
carrying all of this, so keep it light.
We recommend you consider using a
small daypack or backpack as your personal item. Here are some good things to
include:
Technology
- Mobile device and charger
- iPad or e-reader and charger
- Headphones (consider noise-reducing
headphones if you're sensitive to sound)
- Camera and/or a video camera, memory card, and charger
- Electrical converters and adapters
Travel Comfort, Entertainment, and Information
- Travel pillow, blanket, eye mask, and ear plugs
- Travel journal and pen
- Books and magazines
- Games
- Guide books, travel guides, maps, language guides, etc.
(if you will need any of these upon arrival at your destination, put it in
your carry-on)
Health Items
- Hand sanitizer or wet wipes
- Prescriptions in original packaging (you’ll want to
make sure you have these in your carry-on bag just in case something were
to happen to your checked luggage)
- Glasses and case
Step 3: Choose Your Main Bag
Whatever you're planning, we
recommend luggage that is versatile, lightweight and big enough to hold all
your essentials. The most important decision you'll make as far as luggage is
finding a piece that's versatile and can fit lots of gear while also being easy
to carry. If you’ll be going through different types of terrain, or switching
from airports to cobblestones, having a bag with the option to roll it or carry
it like a backpack or duffel is handy.
Step 4: Organize Your Stuff
When you have many different types of activities and a variety of gear to pack in your suitcase, keeping everything organized can be a challenge. One of the best things you can do when you're packing for any trip, especially one that requires you to pack lots of layers, is to make sure you use packing organizers. Keeping your suitcase organized with packing organizers will make it easy to get from one place to the next without having to rearrange your entire bag every time you reach a new destination.You can keep clothing organized in compartments based on outfit type or activity type using packing cubes. These are zippered organizers that make it easy to keep your bag organized and neat and provide quick access to all the different things you'll need during your trip. You can use Pack-It™ Compression Sacs or Pack-It™ Specter Compression Cubes to reduce the volume of your clothes by up to 80%. This is especially convenient for bulky items such as sweaters and jackets.
- See more at: http://www.eaglecreek.com/blog/what-pack-ultimate-travel-packing-checklist#sthash.lK6mZ3Yc.dpuf
Step 4: Organize Your Stuff
When you have many different types of activities and a variety of gear to pack in your suitcase, keeping everything organized can be a challenge. One of the best things you can do when you're packing for any trip, especially one that requires you to pack lots of layers, is to make sure you use packing organizers. Keeping your suitcase organized with packing organizers will make it easy to get from one place to the next without having to rearrange your entire bag every time you reach a new destination.You can keep clothing organized in compartments based on outfit type or activity type using packing cubes. These are zippered organizers that make it easy to keep your bag organized and neat and provide quick access to all the different things you'll need during your trip. You can use Pack-It™ Compression Sacs or Pack-It™ Specter Compression Cubes to reduce the volume of your clothes by up to 80%. This is especially convenient for bulky items such as sweaters and jackets.
- See more at: http://www.eaglecreek.com/blog/what-pack-ultimate-travel-packing-checklist#sthash.lK6mZ3Yc.dpuf
Step
4: Organize Your Stuff
When you have many different types
of activities and a variety of gear to pack in your suitcase, keeping
everything organized can be a challenge. One of the best things you can do when
you're packing for any trip, especially one that requires you to pack lots of
layers, is to make sure you use packing organizers. Keeping your suitcase
organized with packing organizers will make it easy to get from one place to
the next without having to rearrange your entire bag every time you reach a new
destination.
You can keep clothing organized in
compartments based on outfit type or activity type using packing cubes. These
are zippered organizers that make it easy to keep your bag organized and neat
and provide quick access to all the different things you'll need during your
trip. You can use Pack-It™ Compression Sacs or Pack-It™ Specter Compression Cubes to reduce the
volume of your clothes by up to 80%. This is especially convenient for bulky
items such as sweaters and jackets.
Step 5: Pack Your Toiletry Bag
If you’re carrying on, keep your
toiletry bag light and TSA-compliant. The TSA’s 3-1-1 rule makes it easy to remember:
liquids, gels, aerosols, creams, and pastes must be 3.4 ounces (100ml) or less
per container and they must be in a 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag.
To make this as easy as possible for you, we have a set that includes four 3-ounce silicone bottles in a quart-sized clear pouch
that’s wipeable and has a water resistant zipper. Click here for more info about TSA rules regarding what you
can pack.
Don’t forget the following for your
toiletry case:
The Toiletry Bag Basics
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash
- Hair brush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins
Deodorant
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Sunscreen
- Make up
- Face wash and/or makeup remover wipes Moisturizer
- Lotion
- Lip balm
- Personal hygiene items
- Feminine hygiene products
- Extra contacts, solution, and case
Toiletry
Bag Extras
- Mirror
- Cologne/perfume
- Hair products
- Clothesline and detergent
- Shaving kit and extra razors
- Sewing kit/clothing care kit
- Facial tissues
- Scissors, nail clippers, and tweezers (must be in
checked luggage)
Travel Health
- First aid kit (bandages, gauze, adhesives, etc.)
- Personal prescriptions (copies of scripts)
- Pain and fever relievers (also children’s strength if
you are traveling with kids)
- Thermometer
- Cold medicines and throat lozenges
- Diarrhea/laxative medicines
- Allergy medicines
- Hydrocortisone cream/antibacterial ointment
- Multivitamins
- Sunburn relief
- Insect repellent/mosquito net/sting reliever
- Motion sickness pills or bands
- Eye drops
- Moleskin
- Medicines and vaccinations specific to the
region/activity
Step 6: Pack Your Day Bag
A lightweight, versatile day bag can
be used in a variety of ways and help you stay comfortable and prepared.
Travel Size Makeup and Skin Care
Step 7: Travel Styling
