There are a few different kinds of people who will be heading out on vacation this Summer. You have the ultimate packer: the person who has their bags ready to go at least a week before they leave and never forgets a single thing. Then there’s the person who doesn’t even pull their suitcase out of the closet until the morning of their trip and still manages to remember it all. There’s the person who is so busy that they almost forget to pack. And, of course, the person who forgets something no matter how early or late they begin the process. And if you’re that person, this blog is for you!
We’ve curated a complete packing list for people who always forget something when they travel. So whether you’re traveling by air or car, we have a collection of checklists that you can use individually or all together. So if you have a trip coming up, you might want to go ahead and print these out and keep them close by. Read the whole blog to get the FREE download at the bottom of this page!
And if you are heading out for a while this Summer, be sure to read our guide on How to Prepare Your Home For a Long Trip so that you have peace of mind during your well-deserved vacation.
Our Complete Packing Checklist:
Clothes
- T-shirts
- Tank tops
- Blouses/Dress shirts
- Sweaters/Sweatshirts
- Pants
- Shorts
- Skirts
- Dresses
- Socks
- Underwear
- Bras/Sportsbras
- Pajamas
- Athletic clothes
- Raincoat
- Coat (lightweight or winter)
- Swimsuits
- Coverups
Shoes & Accessories
- Walking/Athletic shoes
- Dress shoes/heels
- Sneakers
- Boots
- Sandals
- Belt
- Hat/Scarf/Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Purse
- Jewelry
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Hairbrush
- Deodorant
- Body wash
- Face wash
- Skincare products
- Moisturizer and lotion
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Shaving cream
- Razor
- Hair styling tools (curler/hairdryer/straightener)
- Hair gel/mousse
- Pain reliever
- Daily medicine/vitamins
- Sunscreen
- Tweezers
- Nail clippers
- Feminine products
Tech
- Laptop
- Headphones
- Power brick
- Outlet adapter
- Camera and extra batteries
- Airtags
- Kindle
- iPad
- Switch
- All charging cables
Airplane Carry-On
- Wallet and ID
- Passport
- Home keys
- Eye mask and/or neck pillow
- Book or Kindle
- Headphones or airplugs
- Snacks
Road Trip Essentials
- Cooler full of drinks and snacks
- Extra water bottles
- Travel mugs
- Trash bags
- Paper towels and/or wet wipes
- Phone holder
- Charging cables for all of your electronics
- Car charging adaptor
- Car first aid kit (pain reliever, motion sickness meds, etc.)
- Tote bags
- Car shades
- Playlists, audiobooks, and podcasts (pre-downloaded!)
- Multipurpose tool
- Lighter/matches
- Flashlight
- Cash
- Windshield scraper
- Blanket
- Rain jackets
- A football/baseball/frisbee for longer rest stops
Before you go, be sure to get your car organized and road-trip ready!
Misc. & Other Helpful Items
- Collapsable laundry bag
- Packing cubes
- Fanny pack/small day bag
- Water bottle
- Hand sanitizer spray
- Mints/gum
- Laundry pen
- Hand lotion
- Chapstick
- Portable steamer
- Journal or notebooks
No matter which kind of person you are while packing, this list is for you! And if you’re looking for more help getting and staying organized during your travel process, our assistants are here to help you every step of the way. From research, to booking, to making sure everything is packed, we’re here to help. Get in touch to start with an assistant before your next trip!
Want to take this list with you? Be sure to download it below so you can print it out for your next trip. Or, keep it on your laptop/tablet so you can re-use it for future trips.
