Packing for vacation? Getting ready to travel? Take a look at this travel packing list so you pack the important items for your vacation or holiday. The holiday and vacation packing checklist is all you need, whether this is your first vacation or you’re a seasoned globetrotter. This is a helpful travel packing checklist that as been updated for the post-covid era, 2020 and 2021.
Travel Packing Checklist – helps you pack the important items for your holiday
One of the most stressful things you have to do before you even get into the car to head to the airport is packing for your holiday or vacation. This handy holiday packing checklist might help you before you actually start packing and it might help you ensure that you don’t leave home missing essential items to pack into your suitcase for your holiday.
This list is not complete nor will it suit everyone or every type of holiday since a checklist for a city break will be different from a packing checklist for a 3-stop long haul trip.
Simply cross out items you don’t need then tick off the items from the list by your suitcase as you pack for your holiday. If you need some quality sleepwear check out my friend’s website the Cotone Collection.
The travel packing checklist below does NOT include clothes as everyone is different. Hopefully, this travel and vacation packing checklist will help with the other items that you may wish to bring. If you spot any omissions please make a comment and we can add it to the list.
Packing Essentials
Passports (ensure they are at least 6 months in date) Drivers License (should you wish to hire a car) Airline Tickets Visas if required by your destination Wallet – Debit and Credit Cards Cash / Travelers checks Emergency phone numbers Hotel, rental car, confirmation details Copies of your travel insurance contacts Guidebooks & Maps Contact numbers to report lost credit cards Electric Plug adapter Cell Phone adapter iPod / iPhone Charger Books and magazines iPod Earphones (ideal for the flight) PowerBarPersonal Items / Toiletries
Travel alarm clock and batteries
Glasses, sunglasses and contacts
Tampons
Birth control
Anti-bacterial hand gel or wipes
Hand lotion
Small first-aid kit
Travel pillow
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shampoo and conditioner
Hair Brush
Comb
Cosmetics & Soap
Razor and shaving cream
Sunblock & After Sun
Deodorant
Insect Repellant
Face Masks
Hand Sanitizer
Covid Vaccine Passport
Extra Items
Locks for your Luggage (and keys!) Luggage name tags (include phone and email) Sewing kit Hiking Boots (make sure they are very clean prior to packing if traveling to Australia or new Zealand) Camera, Flash & Lenses Camera Mini-Tripod (for the photo enthusiast) Batteries Camera Battery Charger (e.g. Canon DSLR type) Extra film or memory card Memory Card Holders (to keep them safe) Journal and pen (if you like keeping notes on where you were) Sweets for the Journey Finally is the house locked and is the heating off and everything plugged out?I hope this holiday / vacation and travel packing checklist helps you on your vacation
Remember to pack all liquids and gels into your checked luggage – all must be less than 100ml.
Don’t forget your facemasks and any COVID-related items – as that’s the world we live in now.
Don’t forget to check that there are no sharp items packed into your hand luggage.
Perhaps ask a neighbour to check in on your house when you are away.
Have a good time on your trip.
Updated by Shane on November 2022
