Vacation Packing List

CLICK HERE for our free Printer Friendly Version with checkboxes!

We highly recommend that you print the above linked Printer Friendly Version of our Vacation Packing List. Note that because the printer friendly version is a PDF file, it will take a few seconds to open.

Not a complete list. The Printer Friendly Version provides blank spaces at the bottom of each category for you to write in extras that you think of. If flying, check with your airline to ensure that their regulations permit your carrying these items.

TRAVEL NECESSITIES

• Rental Car Documentation
• Hotel Confirmation
• Airline Tickets
• Credit/Debit Cards
• Wallets & Purses
• Photo ID
• Passports (if traveling abroad)
• Small amount of Cash
• Luggage
• Medicines (Prescription & Over-The-Counter)
• Did you make arrangements for your pets at home?
• Did you arrange for the Post Office to stop your mail? Will a neighbor bring it in?

CLOTHING

• Prescription Glasses
• Formal or Smart Casual Wear (if desired for dinner at night, etc.)
• Shoes As Needed
• Outerwear (even in summer a light jacket might be a good idea)
• Jewelry
• Pants/Shorts for daily use (Using more than once will make packing lighter)
• Tops/Shirts for daily use (Again, these can be reused)
• Belts
• Undergarments
• Sandals or water-type shoes (great at the beach or hotel pool)
• Swimsuits (a big t-shirt helps for going/coming to/from the pool area)
• Hats (nice for keeping out of the sun while out and about)
• Gym clothing (optional)
• Pajamas/Sleeepwear

TOILETRIES

• Sunscreen
• Comb and/or Hairbrush
• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Razor
• Shaving Cream
• Soap
• Feminine Items
• Shampoo
• Curling Iron
• Straightener
• Q-Tips or similar
• Solarcaine or equivalent
• Fingernail & Toenail Clippers
• Makeup

ELECTRONIC ITEMS

• Camera & Memory Card (or 35MM Film)
• Laptop Computer (many hotels now offer free Wi-Fi)
• Cellphone
• AC Cellphone Charger
• Batteries
• MP3 Players
• Nintendo GameBoy or equivalent for kids
• Video Camera and Tapes or DVD's

MISCELLANEOUS

• Beach Bag or equivalent for carrying souvenirs, etc.
• Fanny Pack (great for carrying money & other items while out and about)
• Bottled Water
• Insect Repellent

CLICK HERE for our free Printer Friendly Version with checkboxes!

We highly recommend that you print the above linked Printer Friendly Version of our Vacation Packing List. Note that because the printer friendly version is a PDF file, it will take a few seconds to open. The Printer Friendly Version features checkboxes for checking each item, and also has blank spaces at the bottom of each category, where you can write in extras that you think of to customize your vacation packing list. It is recommended that you print one packing list for each person traveling, so you can check off each item for each person.

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