Complete travel packing checklist

Don’t forget a thing on your next adventure.

Ready to pack your bag for your next trip? Start with the basic handy checklist and add on supplies customized for your trip. You’ll feel more prepared without overpacking your travel bag.

Travel basics

Pack these essentials you should keep in your bag for your next trip. Coordinate your outfits so you can wear any top with the same skirt or pants and matching shoes.

• Phone, wallet, and keys
• Phone charger
• Pants, shorts, or skirt
• Dressy clothes
• Socks
• Underwear and bra
• Pajamas
• Shoes
• Jacket or coat
• Belt, scarf, or hat
• Jewelry
• Sunglasses

Bathroom bag toiletries

Bring travel-size containers of your most used beauty products.

• Pro tip: Reuse empty makeup testers to keep your portion sizes travel friendly.

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Body soap
• Brush or comb
• Deodorant
• Razor
• Face wash
• Makeup
• Makeup remover wipes
• Hair ties
• Moisturizer
• Chapstick
• Q-tips
• Medications like aspirin and antacid

Gear for the always prepared

You might not need these for every trip, but sometimes you’ll be glad you planned ahead.

• Laptop or tablet with charger
• Portable USB charger
• Quarters and cash
• Flashlight
• Mini sewing kit
• Scarf
• Towel
• Blanket
• Power converter
• Umbrella
• Rain boots
• Universal tool kit
• Extra set of clothes

Road trip essentials

Make sure your car is stocked with the right road tripping supplies.

• Pro tip: Freeze a bottle of ice the night before your trip for water that’s cold all day.

• Road trip playlist
• Car phone charger
• Headphones
• Pillow
• Blanket
• Book or magazine
• Pack of cards
• Snacks
• Drinks

Beach supplies

Don’t forget your sunscreen or these other beach essentials for maximum fun in the sun.

• Swimsuit
• Backup swimsuit for longer beach trips
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Bug spray
• Beach chairs
• Beach bag
• Towels, 2 per person
• Ziploc baggies or waterproof phone case
• Water bottle
• Speaker

Bonus: dog packing checklist

Prepare your dog for a road trip or a stay in doggy daycare with this pet packing checklist.

• Pro tip: Keep these dog supplies in your car at all times as a dog emergency kit.

• Kibble with measuring cup or pre-measured in baggies
• Food and water bowl
• Leash
• Harness or doggy backpack
• Treats
• Poop bags
• Favorite toy
• Bed or extra blanket
• Carrier or crate
• Medications
• Shampoo