1. Master Packing List
Pre Trip
BEFORE I GO
• ____stop mail https://holdmail.usps.com/holdmail/
• ____make arrangements for pets
• ____pack pet supplies
• ____drop off pets /plants
• ____pay bills that will be due while gone
• ____clear answering machine
• ____down load photos off camera
• ____charge all gadgets
• ____get cash!
• ____turn on porch light, set timers
• ____turn down/off heat & water
• ____check doors, all appliances off
EXTRA THINGS I NEED TO BRING/DO
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Backpack/Carry On
TRIP PAPERWORK
• ____tickets
• ____driving directions
• ____hotel information/phone #
• ____ reservation forms/ #s
• ____ map(s)/guide books
• ____How are we getting from the airport
to hotel?
PURSE
• ____sunglasses
• ____glasses
• ____wallet (ID, credit cards, cash)
• ____cell phone, charger
• ____ear plugs
• ____lip balm
• ____tissues
• ____hand sanitizer
MISCELLANEOUS
• ____scarf or wrap
• ____DVD player, charger, adapter, DVDs
• ____Kindle/iPad, magazines
• ____noise-canceling headphones
• ____camera, charger
• ____first aid kit
• ____sewing kit
• ____notepad/pen/pencil
• ____ socks
• ____ travel pillow and blanket
FOOD
• ____water bottle
• ____fruit
• ____KIND bars
• ____fruit
• ____crackers & cheese
• ____tea bags
• ____wet wipes
 Pack in
mesh clip-on
bag for easier
accessibility
during flight.
 Pack in
insulated
food bag.

2. Suitcase
CLOTHES
• ____changes of clothes
• ____ underpants, bras, socks
• ____ pjs (yoga pants & tanks/tees)
• ____dress outfits (pantyhose/tights)
• ____shoes (sneakers, sandals, flip flops)
• ____ jackets
• ____ jackets
• ____sweatshirts/sweaters
• ____swimsuits
• ____swim towels
• ____special sportswear (skiing)
• ____large bag for dirty/wet clothes
TOILETRIES
• ____ear plugs
• ____toothbrushes /toothpaste
• ____floss
• ____deodorant
• ____hairbrush
• ____hair dryer
• ____mousse, hairspray
• ____hair elastic/barrettes
• ____shampoo & conditioner
• ____face wash/body wash
• ____moisturizer/lotion
• ____sun screen
• ____chap stick
• ____ibuprofen, Olux, melatonin
• ____nail file
• ____nail clippers
• ____razors
• ____tweezers
• ____make up bag
Variables
SUMMER/HOT PLACES
• ____ sun hat
• ____ sun screen
• ____ lip balm w/SPF
• ____ bug spray
SKIING/COLD PLACES
• ____ski parka
• ____ski pants
• ____gloves
• ____hat
• ____long johns
• ____wool socks
• ____sun glasses
• ____ chap stick
• ____ hand warmers
• ____ sun screen
STAYING W/ FRIENDS
• ____thank you notes
• ____thank you gift
RV TRIPS
• ____binoculars
• ____bird books
• ____toys/games
• ____ bikes/scooters
• ____ helmets
• ____ camp books
• ____ folding chairs
• ____ extra pillows
• ____ extra towels
• ____ Pampered Chef knife
• ____ spices/seasonings (pill box)
• ____ check amount of laundry detergent
• ____check amount of BBQ supplies
• ____working BBQ lighter!
• ____ First Aid kit
FOREIGN COUNTRY
• ____ passports (copy/scan & email to self)
• ____ travel/phrase book
• ____ money belt
• ____Pepto tablets