The following list is not meant to cover every travel situation, but merely to serve as a reminder of the items that many people take on trips. Nor is it meant as a litany of recommended travel items. When was the last time you kicked yourself for not bringing the sink stopper? This list is compiled from correspondences with our customers.
Pre Departure
- Passport
- Visa
- Health Documentation
- Transportation Tickets
- Frequent Flyer Cards
- Emergency Information
- Insurance
- Hotel Reservations
- Traveler’s Checks
- Currency
- Credit Cards
- Guide Books and Maps
- Trip Cancellation/ Medical Insurance
- Personal Identification
- Copies of Airline Tickets & Passport
- Special Event Reservations
Travel Gear
- Main Travel Bag (Travel Pack/ Duffle Bag/ Luggage)
- Packing Accessories (for clothes, small stuff and toiletries)
- Security (Passport Carrier/ Locks/ Luggage Tags)
- Document Organizer
- Everyday Bag
Everyday Basics
- Travel Clothing
- Raincoat/Umbrella
- Travel Footwear
- Visor or Brimmed Hat
- Camera, Lenses, Film
- Radiation Shield for Film
- Video Camera, Tapes
- Binoculars
- CD/Cassette Player
- Electric/Phone Converters
- Travel Alarm
- Language Books
- Reading Materials
- Address Book
- Travel Journal
- Pen/Pencil
- Scarf/Bandana
- Games/Playing Cards
- Snacks
- Water Bottle
- Hand Sanitizer/ Towlettes
- Travel Neck Pillow
- Eye Shade/ Ear Plugs
- Portable Door Lock
- Tissues/Toilet Paper
- Keys
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Maintenance Items
- Flashlight Batteries/ Bulb
- Matches or Lighter
- Extra Batteries
- Sewing/Repair Kit
- Duct Tape
- Travel Iron or Steamer
- Sink Stopper for Hotel Sinks
- Zip-close Plastic Bags
Travel Health
- Travel Health Booklet
- Pain Reliever/ Aspirin
- Cold Medicines
- Contact Lens Items
- Diarrhea Medicine
- Laxative
- Insect Protection
- Sun Protection
- Sunburn Relief
- Antibiotic Cream
- Malaria Medication
- Motion Sickness Medicine
- Personal Hygiene Items
- Personal Prescription
Home Checklist
- Stop deliveries
- Have Post Office hold mail
- Arrange care for pets, lawn and plants
- Set-up a timed lighting system
- Notify local police of absence
- Leave house key and trip itinerary with a neighbor
- Empty refrigerator
- Eliminate possible fire hazards (unplug appliances, etc.)
- Turn down thermostat
- Turn off water heater
- Store valuables in a safe place
- Lock all doors and windows
- Reconfirm with airlines
Toiletries
- Comb/Brush
- Toothbrush/Paste
- Dental Floss
- Deodorant
- Soap-Personal & Laundry
- Skin Care Lotion / Creams
- Make up
- Mirror
- Manicure Articles
- Hair Care
- Sunscreen/Lipbalm
- Razors/Shaving Cream
- Hair Dryer
- Towel/Washcloth
- Travel Bottles (for shampoo & laundry soap)