We always use a travel packing list to make sure we don’t forget any essential items. Here is a comprehensive packing list we have put together to make sure you will bring everything you need. You don’t necessarily need to bring everything on this checklist but it is good to review to make sure you do not forget anything.
Essential Travel Documents
Passport (and visa if required)
Other form of ID
Student ID card (if applicable)
Cash and credit cards – We recommend bringing at least 2 of each in case 1 is lost, stolen or bank declines
Travel insurance information
Flight and hotel reservations, itineraries or boarding pass
Emergency contacts, important addresses and telephone numbers
Tech Essentials
Smartphone + phone charger
Power bank
Camera + camera charger+ spare memory card + batteries
Laptop or tablet
Book or kindle
International adapter plug (if traveling internationally)
In Flight Essentials
Travel pillow?
Headphones or ear plugs
Eye mask
Reusable water bottle
Hairbrush/comb
Lotion
Lip balm
Pen
Compression socks (to prevent DVT on long flights)
Small notebook or journal
Toiletries
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, Mouthwash
Deodorant
Sunscreen
Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Body Lotion (if staying at hostels or like your own products)
Face wash
Tweezers
Compact mirror
Hair ties
Feminine hygiene products
Hair products
Disposable razors
Makeup (lipstick, lipgloss, mascara, nail polish etc)
Health Essentials/Medications
Any prescription medications (including birth control)
Hand sanitizer and/or disinfectant wipes
Travel first aid kit (band aids, antiseptic wipes, small scissors)
Over the counter medication (Antihistamines/allergy medication, pain & fever relief, sleeping pills, motion sickness tablets)
Bug spray
Anti-malarials (if applicable)
Other Travel Essentials
Travel wallet
Extra ziplock bags
Cable travel lock
Headlamp
Travel towel
Travel umbrella and/or rain jacket
Packing cubes
Sunglasses
Glasses
Jewelry
Hat
Scarf
Gloves (if traveling somewhere cold)
Bandana
Swimsuit/Bikini
Swimsuit cover up/sarong
Beach bag
Day bag/purse/small backpack
Clothing
Long-sleeved shirts
Sweater, fleece or hoodie
T-shirts and tank tops
Travel pants and/or shorts
Dresses and/or skirts
Jeans
Yoga pants & athletic top
Pajamas/sleepwear
Belt?
Underwear
Bras
Sports Bra
Socks
Shoes
Comfortable walking shoes
Hiking boots
Flip flops
Dressier shoes such as sandals, ballet flats or boots (for dinner and/or drinks)
Is there anything else on your travel packing list?
