Travel Essentials Checklist
Going on a journey and not sure what to pack? Here is a comprehensive travel essentials checklist of items to consider for your next trip. You may not need it all, but at least you will have the opportunity to consider it!
Travel Essentials Checklist
Ok, here is the list – let me know below if there is anything missing!
Documents
- Passport
- Visa – Paper or electronic
- Airline tickets – Paper or electronic
- Identification – Drivers license etc.
- International drivers license
- Medication list/approvals
- Travel insurance details
- Car rental and Hotel documents
It is always recommended that you print out 2 copies of any electronic documentation that you have. Take one with you and leave one with a friend or relative.
Money
- Travel cards
- Credit/Debit card
- Foreign currency for use or as an emergency stash
- Travel wallet or money belt
Luggage
- Suitcase
- Backpack
- Laptop bag
- Carry bag
- Sporting luggage
- Day bag
See more luggage choices here
Travel Accessories – General
- Medication organizers
- Travel journals
- Passport holders
- Eye masks
- Travel pillows
- Water bottle
- Hair dryer
- Blanket
- Travel iron
- Travel flashlight
- Clothesline
- Pen and paper
- Earplugs
- Sunglasses
- Umbrella
- Hammock
- Snorkel Sets
Travel Accessories – Electronic
- Cellphone charger
- Power point adaptor (for relevant country)
- Headphones or Earbuds
- Headphone dongle
- E-Reader
- Tech gear organizer
- Power banks
- Portable speakers
- Travel guitar
Travel Accessories – Baby
- Travel stroller
- Baby carrier
- Travel baby monitor
- Portable high chair
- Portable cot
- Portable diaper bag
Travel Accessories – Pets
Toiletries
- Travel toiletry bottles
- Toiletry bag
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Soap
- Feminine hygiene products
- Shaving gear
- Skin products
- Hair brush
- Tissues
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Medication
- Vitamins
Clothing
- Hiking Shoes
- Underwear
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- Shirts
- Shorts
- Jeans, trousers
- Dresses, skirts
- Shoes, sneakers
- Flipflops, slippers
- Jacket, coat, raincoat
- Belts, ties
- Hats
- Swimsuit