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Travel Check List
Hi everyone! :-) I'm in the fun process of packing right now and I figured it might be helpful for everyone to start a check list, and then people can add items to the list. Let me start...
socks shoes |
You only have socks and shoes, lol! You'd better get busy packing :)
Don't forget... Passport Identification Cash |
ummm...lol!! shirts, pants, shorts, undies, swimwear...
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anti-perspirant :)
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My bare minimum is tickets, money, passport, the clothes on my back and a change of underwear.
Unless you're going to the boonies, anything else can bought onsite. |
ATM card Credit card with pin number(as a back up money source) We take a Cosco calling card for calls home from overseas. Note the additional number on the packaging when calling from certain countries. About $50 worth of currency of the country to which I am traveling in case an ATM machine is not handy right away. Confirming paperwork of hotels, flights, tours, etc. Toll free phone numbers of the airlines I am using in case of some snafu. Dental floss A few pens for the backpack with little note pad for notes. I always pack a new nightgown:) |
Number to call if CC is stolen or lost.
Copy of Passport info page Stop newspaper Copy of itinerary to neighbor/friends with hotel phone numbers sunglasses medication band-aides zip-lock bags duct tape (mends everything) |
passport
money/ATM/credit card plane ticket or confirmation no. prescription meds prescriptions glasses and sunglasses everything else you could manage without or buy after you arrive |
Never leave home without:
A sense of humour A spirit of adventure Willingness to go to Plan B (or C...) |
corkscrew - not in your carry-on bag though!
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Paper back for the plane.
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Actually, you <i>can</i> carry a corkscrew in your carryon; I've done so for at least 2 trips now. (it can't have the knife/blade on it, just the screw part).
I offer my detailed pre-trip and packing list at the risk of exposing the depth of my AR: PREPARATION LIST -------------------------------------------- Make airline reservations (freq.fly #'s) Make hotel reservations Purchase travel / med evacuation insurance Complete trip planning / itinerary details Purchase train tickets or passes Notify credit card cust. svc. of upcoming foreign use Arrange for pet care Reconfirm flight and hotel reservations HOLD mail and newspaper delivery Buy film and disposable cameras, spare compact-flash card(s) Change camera batteries Extra batteries: cell phone, cameras For pet-sitter: Prepare "Important Information" before traveling: Passport documents (birth cert., passprt applic.) Copy passport pages; extra passport photos, leave uncut Itinerary - Hotel names, ph#, dates Copy of airline tickets, train tickets, car rental List of credit cards & hotline # Phone number list (family, emergency, etc) International calling tips Consular Info Sheet (ph. #s) Overseas Citizens Services (OCS) of State Dept. - call in event of crisis (202) 647-5225 PACKING LIST --------------------------------------------- <>Travel items: Passports Airline tickets / train tickets Hotel confirmation Cash/Euro / Credit / ATM cards (know PIN #s) AARP / AAA member cards / US Drivers Lic. Journal, maps, brochures, guidebooks Important information (see list above) Health insurance cards, blank medical claim forms Cameras Cell phone <>For the plane trip: No-Jet-Lag, Tylenol PM or Simply Sleep Eye shades, earplugs, travel pillow Put film in baggie, then lead bag Book, magazines <>Miscellaneous items: Day-bag, tote or backpack Disinfectant hand wipes Water bottle, gum, snacks Sunglasses, reading glasses Swiss knife / baggies Rain poncho (also to sit on) Mini-binoculars, flashlight Wine kit (corkscrew, pump/stopper, glasses) Tip envelopes Laundry kit / pack towel Adaptor plugs (converter?) Alarm clock Extra tote for souvenirs <>Clothing items: Clothes (plan for layering) One nicer outfit each, for dinners Walking shoes, 1 pr. nice shoes Small handbag, scarves Pajamas / slippers Folding umbrella/ rain coat or poncho Light jacket or coat (50's - 69's) Cuddleduds, thermals, gloves, scarf , hats Travel vest <>Bath kit: bath / hygiene products / razor nail clipper, file dental floss Q-tips cosmetics sewing kit safety pins eyeglass repair kit clothespins <>Medicine kit: SPORTS TAPE Cold remedy Headache Sore throat Allergy Immodium Tums Vitamins Bandaids Antibiotic ointment <>LABELS on outside & inside of bags: Outgoing - use trip itinerary w/ hotel name, address, phone, dates Return - use office address or private mailbox service (NOT home address) |
I always pack a little emergency kit with things like pen, paper, tape, padlocks, paperclips, string etc as you never know when you are going to need these sort of things.
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Travelnut -
I think you are my long lost twin! :D I will definitely have to compare your list to mine that I have saved. I actually have "Summer Packing Lists" and "Winter Packing Lists" in addition to Packing Lists for specific activities. One of my "favorite ideas" of things to pack is address labels written out for those who are to receive post cards. I buy them at the grocery store on the school supplies aisle before leaving. That way, I don't have to fish for my address book at the post office and I don't leave off anyone that "should" receive a greeting. |
Nire mentioned a good one. Take a couple retractable ballpoint pens in your carry-on. It's amazing when it comes time to fill out forms how many people don't have a thing to write with. I am always loaning mine out.
Funny story- recently watching a seeming hyper organzied couple settle themselves in the airport waiting to board, they pull out the newspaper to do a crossword puzzle... you got it, no pen or pencil between them! |
A small 3x4" spiral notepad. One per trip. I jot down shopping lists, restaurant names, hotels, street names, words or phrases i've learned up in french or spanish. Once I'm home I label them and keep for future reference (or posting here on Fodors).
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If staying at a self-catering accommodation, we like to pack some kitchen essentials so we don't have to spend time and money (especially with poor exchange rate) buying them at our destination.
Things like: plastic wrap ziplock bags paper napkins handi-wipes coffee/tea coffee filters sugar/sweeteners salt/pepper favorite cooking spices (in small ziploc bags) laundry detergent cooking spray plastic cups paring knife (in checked luggage - there is <i>never</i> a decent knife in rental properties.) We try to take just enough to last for the vacation and if there is anything left, we leave if behind. It also leaves room in your luggage for more souviners. |
Hey, "moldyhotels...gross" - you need a list for your lists!
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American flags
Care Packages for needy European kids: Pork rinds,bacon grease, grits,collard greens, cornbread, and catfish. Vicks vapor rub Dolly Parton fan NASCAR and Dixie belt buckles Mustard plasters Books: Why the French Lose Wars, How to Find a Decent Meal in Europe, 100 Ways to Torment French Waiters, and Why English Food is so Bad. |
I'm not OCD or anything-- here's my list.
Closing the House: • Stop mail • Stop paper • Stop milk • Order cab to airport • Turn off water main and sprinkler control • Check outside light bulbs; take in outside key • Turn heat down/AC off • Empty trash • Run disposal • Clean out refrigerator, freeze breads, toss produce, fruit, etc. • Move outside flower pots to sprinklers • Call a neighbor • Check computers off, unplug laptop • Check voice mail on • Check bills due • Turn water heaters down, unplug hot water circulator • Check microwave, oven, stove-top • Check windows open/closed • Check lights off inside • Close blinds and lock inside doors • Take in newspaper • Set alarm system Do Not Forget: • Plane tickets; get boarding pass on-line • Conference documents, reservation confirmations • Get cash; check balances in accounts for ATM use • Passports and copies; notify Visa and credit union if out of country • Purse, wallet, neck pouches • Jackets, sweaters, hats • Two-way radios, if needed • House keys • Contacts, case and solution; eyeglasses and case • Prescription medications • Kids’ and adults’ toiletries, deodorants • Hairbrush, comb • PJs, unders, socks • Photo IDs • Camera, film • Cell phones and chargers • Books • Electric toothbrushes and re-chargers; battery toothbrushes and batteries • Hair dryers/ setters, hair gel • Batteries for camera • Laundry detergent and/or spot remover • iPod and charger • Phone numbers • Cable ties for luggage, with scissors in an outside unlocked pocket • Two umbrellas • Electricity converters, extension cord • Backpack and/or extra small duffel bag Summer Packing List: • Sandals, slides • Sunscreen, sunglasses • Swimsuits & cover-ups • Tennis shoes, rackets Winter Packing List: • Snow boots • Gloves |
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