I like to be as prepared as I can be for situations that come up when away from the comforts of home, and thankfully I have travelled enough to know what I really need and what happens to my body while on the move.
This list is the Master-Doc. of lists, and doesn’t necessarily mean I bring every item on every trip. Length of the trip and the location definitely impact how much I bring. When I go to Greece I need far less than I do in other places because I have a home I can leave things in. Shorter trips simply mean I can sacrifice certain parts of my routine, but on longer ones I bring more knowing I’ll feel more comfortable.
This list is always growing as I experience more through travel, but no matter what I always chronically overpack! Anyways, here we go!
The Ultimate List for (Almost) Any Trip
Restrictions: (for insert airline here)
(I always put airline restrictions at the top of the list, so that I can keep these things in mind when inevitably overpacking)
Things to Remember in Advance: (uncommon things that might need to be renewed or are easily forgotten)
- TSA Pre-check
- Driving permits
- Alert bank for cards
- Check travel alerts for areas
Food/Health Items:
- Broth packets
- Electrolytes
- Snacks (meat sticks, nuts, dried fruit, etc.)
- Tea bags and honey
- Vitamins and supplements
- Magnesium drink mix (for my sleepy girl mocktail)
- Immune support
- Day/night quill
- Ibuprofen
- Cough drops
Toiletries:
- Hair Spray
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Floss
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Body Soap
- Hair Oil
- Other Hair Products (mask, gel, leave-in
- Hair ties
- Bobby pins/barrettes
- Headbands
- Slick back wax stick
- Skincare + Mask
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm
- Body Oil/Lotion
- Shaver
- Oil for Shaving
- Tweezers
- Nail Kit – clippers, cuticle trimmer, file, pusher
- Nail Polish
- Makeup
- Makeup Brushes
- Makeup Brush Cleaner
- Mirror
- Tampons + other feminine products
- Dry Shampoo
- Body Scrub Towel
- Straightener/curler
Clothes:
- Shoes (sneakers, sandals, flip flops, heels, boots, etc.)
- Compression socks
- Undergarments (bras, underwear, socks, shorts, etc.)
- Dresses
- Jackets
- Pajamas
- Pants
- Bodysuits + Tops
- Athletic Gear
- Travel Day Outfits
- Swimsuits + Coverups
Accessories:
- Purse(s) and/or fanny pack
- Backpack or other carry on bag
- Headscarf
- Sunglasses
- Jewelry
- Hats
Electronics:
- Phone + charger
- Portable Phone Charger
- iPad + charger
- AirPods/Headphones + chargers
- Outlet Converter
- Kindle + charger
- Laptop + charger
- Cameras + chargers/film/SD cards, etc.
- Laptop connection cables
Important:
- Flight Information (Prints of e-tickets might be required at the border)
- Insurance Info + Photocopies
- Passport + Photocopies
- Vaccination Card + Photocopies
- Vouchers and Pre-Departure Information
- ID’s and Credit Cards + Photocopies
Random
- Whistle (for safety, since I can’t travel with pepper spray or a taser)
- Hand Sanitizer
- Tarot Cards
- Travel Towel
- Water Bottle
- Locks for Bags
- Sewing Kit
- First Aid Kit
- Umbrella
- Notebook and pen
- Eye mask and other sleep aids
- Earplugs
Things to Look Up:
(this list changes as I see things on the internet or as I need things while travelling, but it’s a place I can quickly put things down that cross my mind or seem interesting)
A Series of Observations 