Savvy Travelers Start with an Organized Packing List

In this Organized Travels installment I provide an extensive packing list that you can use to develop your own. Use this packing checklist as you gather clothing, toiletries, carry-on  necessities, and more for your next trip.  It may be helpful to make photocopies of this list before you start checking, or order our Packing List notepad which gives you a packing list for any type of weather and for every family member. I keep my packing lists in my luggage so when I get my luggage out of the closet and open the bag, it’s right there when I need it – I don’t have to go searching.

Consider having a ready-packed bag for basic toiletries that you use every time you travel, like razor, band-aids, travel-sized soap, shampoo, toothpaste, tissue, clothes-line, etc. Having these items pre-packed and stored with your luggage means less packing and risk of forgetting something.

CLOTHING

• Short-sleeved shirts
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Sweater/sweatshirt
• Pants – dressy
• Pants – casual
• Pants – jeans
• Shorts
• Capri Pants
• Skirt/pants
• Suit/dressy clothing/ties
• Swim suite/cover-up/goggles
• Underwear/socks
• Shoes – dressy
• Shoes – casual
• Shoes – flip-flops
• Sleepwear
• Work-out clothing/sweatsuit
• Jacket/rain poncho
• Umbrella
• Hats – beach, baseball
• Accessories – jewelry, purse

TOILETRIES

• Shampoo/conditioner/soap
• Deodorant
• Lotion/lip balm
• Toothbrush/paste/floss
• Shaving equipment
• Personal hygiene products
• Nail file/clipper/polish
• Comb/brush/hair dryer
• Laundry detergent/spot remover pen
• First aid kit
• Glasses, contact lens, sunglasses
• Prescription medications
• OTC medications
• Sunscreen/insect repellent
• Electrical adapter

FOR CARRY-ON

• Wallet/passport/cash/traveler’s checks/money belt
• Reservation confirmation – tickets/hotel/rent car
• Itinerary/maps/guidebooks
• Travel ear plugs, sleep mask, neck rest, pillow
• Books/magazines/travel games/laptop
• Camera/film/batteries/memory card/tripod
• MP3 Player/iPod/charging station
• Cell phone/charger
• Snacks/gum
• Notepad/pens/stamps/address book/journal

 OTHER LITTLE NECESSITIES to CONSIDER

• Pillowcase
• Antibacterial wipes
• Zip-top bags
• Beach towel & beach toys
• Alarm clock/flashlight/candle

At the end of every trip, review your packing list and cross off any items that you found you didn’t really need to bring.

Originally posted 2009-08-03 14:17:53. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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