What to pack?
This is the question everyone asks before going on vacation.
Indeed, because there is nothing worse than arriving at the airport...
...to realize that you have forgotten your passport or swimsuit!
But thanks to this vacation checklist, no more stress!
Just take a look at this holiday checklist to never forget anything again !
To print this list in PDF in a single page , click here.
This listing includes all items that you may need on vacation.
But that doesn't mean you have to put all those items in your suitcase!
Instead, use the suitcase checklist as a starting point , so you can create your own personalized list while you're packing.
Here's the list in text format with even more stuff you might need. Watch:
- passport
- visas
- several passport photos to apply for a visa abroad
- photocopies of important documents
- driving license + international driving license
- vaccination record
- health insurance certificate
- plane tickets
- bank cards + cash
- emergency telephone numbers
- travel waist belt to discreetly hide your tickets
- student card for reductions
- map of the city and country where you are traveling
- travel Guide
- phrasebook
- list of restaurants
- Post-its
- pen(s) + small notepad
- glue stick to stick your notes, addresses and diary
- address book + stamps
- large envelopes to post your purchases at home
- business cards with your email
- reading
- evening dress
- 2 to 4 T-shirts, shirts or blouses
- 2 pants, skirts or shorts
- 3+ pairs of socks
- 3+ underwear
- 3+ long and light underwear (for winter)
- swimsuit
- dark-colored sweater to prevent stains from showing too much
- Goretex jacket or other raincoat, or umbrella
- warm jacket
- light pajamas or long T-shirt for sleeping
- tie, scarf, shawl, headband or bandana
- gloves, mittens
- sun hat or cap
- belt
- walking sandals
- flip flops for showering
- hiking shoes and spare laces
- dress shoes and spare laces
- foldable travel bag with shoulder strap
- foldable luggage trolley
- small backpack, banana bag or mini-handbag for walks
- canvas bag for dirty laundry
- padlock and security cable
- camera
- camera equipment:lenses, flash, tripod, spare batteries, charger, USB cable
- blank SD card
- front flashlight + spare batteries and bulbs
- pocket alarm clock + spare batteries
- show
- pocket calculator
- mobile phone + charger
- laptop + charger
- USB key
- universal adapter for electrical outlets
- Swiss army knife or multi-tool
- scissors
- safety pins + twine or plastic zip ties
- a spoon and fork, or this 2-in-1 spoon/fork
- plate + travel bowl
- compass
- whistle
- stainless steel water bottle
- water purification tablets or magic straw
- energy bars for hikes
- door wedge
- sewing kit
- Ziploc bags
- garbage bags
- Multi-purpose tape
- sunglasses, eyeglasses, contact lenses, saline solution, cleaning wipes for glasses, copy of your prescription, spare glasses
- lighter or matches
- candle
- small gifts to offer
- toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss
- razor + razor blades + shaving foam + after-shave balm
- comb, hairbrush
- shampoo + soap + soap box
- Cotton swabs
- deodorant
- nail clipper
- anti-fog travel mirror
- washcloth
- microfiber towel
- toilet paper
- antibacterial wipes
- moisturizer
- after-sun
- Pain killer
- anti-diarrhea treatment
- antiseptic spray
- antimalarial drugs
- mosquito repellent + mosquito net
- Sun screen
- lip balm
- tweezers
- bandages + first aid kit
- pads, tampons or menstrual cup
- pills and/or condoms
- vitamins + medicines you need
- braces with case
- inflatable travel pillow
- earplugs + sleep mask
- collapsible water bottle and plastic cup
- sleeping bag + silk bag sheet
- ultra-light bivouac tent, cover
- washing powder
- braided latex travel clothesline + carabiners/hooks
- universal size sink stopper (flat)
- inflatable hangers for drying clothes
