PACKING HINTS
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Paperwork and Documentation |
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Personal Identification |
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Airline, Cruise and/or Train Tickets |
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Driver’s License |
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Coupons |
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Travel Itinerary |
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Travel Vouchers |
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Reservation and
Confirmation numbers for |
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Relevant Membership Cards |
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Air
Travel |
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Address Book |
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Rental
Car |
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Guide Book |
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Lodging
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Maps |
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Train
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Copies of your prescriptions and generic
names |
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Insurance
Cards/Information (Auto, Health, Travel) |
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Money |
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Cash (some in your local and destination’s
currency) |
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ATM Cards |
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Traveler’s Checks |
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Long Distance Card |
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Credit Cards |
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PIN numbers for credit, phone and ATM
cards. (Safely packed in your memory) |
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Toiletries |
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Soap |
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Razor |
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Facial Cleansers |
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Shaving Cream |
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Moisturizing Lotion |
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Comb/Brush |
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Shampoo |
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Nail Clippers |
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Conditioner |
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Nail File |
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Deodorant |
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Q-Tips |
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Toothpaste |
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Sunscreen |
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Toothbrush |
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Baby Powder |
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Dental Floss |
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Cologne/Perfume |
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Bridge Cleaners |
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Towel/Washcloth |
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Lip Balm |
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Clothing |
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Try to coordinate around a central color
so you can mix and match items and consider taking items you can use to layer
outfits instead of taking heavy limited use items. |
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Undergarments |
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Shirts/Blouses |
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Socks |
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Sweaters/Sweatshirts |
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Hose |
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Suit/Dress |
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Pants/Jeans |
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Ties |
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Skirts |
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Scarves |
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Belts |
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Handkerchief |
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Nightgear |
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Pajamas |
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Slippers |
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Robe |
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Sleeping Mask |
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Shoes |
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Walking Shoes |
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Arch Supports |
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Sport Shoes |
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Odor Eaters |
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Dress Shoes |
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Swimming |
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Swimsuit |
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Eye Goggles |
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Swim rap |
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Swim shoes |
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Swimcap |
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Raingear |
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Raincoat/Poncho |
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Rubbers for your shoes |
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Umbrella |
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Miscellaneous |
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Medications |
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Jewelry |
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First Aid Kit |
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Cuff Links |
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Contraceptives |
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Wristwatch |
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Sunglasses |
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Binoculars |
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Glasses (Bring an extra old pair if
possible) |
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Swiss Army Knife (in checked bag only) |
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Contact Lenses with case and cleaning kit.
(Extra lenses if possible) |
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Clothes Pins-To keep Hotel curtains
completely shut. |
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Transit Entertainment (reading material
etc.) |
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Maintenance |
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Laundry Detergent |
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Travel Iron/Steamer |
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Inflatable Hangers |
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Sewing Kit |
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Lint Brush |
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Clear Dry Cleaners Plastic Bags |
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Electrical |
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Hotel Door Alarm |
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Laptop |
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Travel Alarm Clock |
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Video recorder |
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Power Coverters/Adapters |
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Camera |
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Walkman Radio |
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Batteries for all the above items |
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Flashlight |
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Recharging equipment for Cell Phone and
Laptop |
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Hair Dryer |
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Film for camera and video recorder. |
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Curling Iron |
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Lenses |
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Travel Iron |
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Film Travel Packaging (Lead Pouch) |
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Cell Phone |
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