Traveling Checklist

What to pack for a trip: a packing list you can reuse for every vacation, work trip, and getaway.

Start with one packing list (your ultimate packing checklist) and reuse it as a simple packing checklist for trip planning.

For holidays, turn it into a vacation packing list or vacation packing checklist—then tailor the things to pack for a trip to your destination, season, and activities.

Traveling abroad? Use an international travel packing list (a packing list for international travel / packing list for overseas travel) and add overseas travel essentials like adapters, copies of documents, and backup payment options.

If you like structure, start from a travel packing list template / travel checklist template and extend it into a trip planning checklist (or travel planning checklist).

Pack trip essentials first

Documents and money.
Chargers and adapters.
Medication and health items.
Toiletries and comfort basics.

Things to bring on a trip (carry-on)

ID and wallet.
Phone charger and power bank.
One warm layer.
Any daily meds.

Keep travel necessities simple

Pick a simple color palette.
Repeat shoes.
Plan laundry once.
Keep "just in case" small.

How to use this checklist

Scan categories to cover your travel necessities.

Tick items only when they are in your bag.

Do a final pass for documents, chargers/adapters, and meds.

Customize for weather and activities (this is the fastest way to answer “what to pack for vacation?”).

Packing list for any trip

A dependable packing list prevents last‑minute stress and missing essentials—whether you are flying to France for a weekend, driving across the United States for a road trip, or heading to Germany for a conference. Use one checklist that adapts to the way you travel, so your trip essentials and everyday travel necessities are always covered.

Not sure what to pack for a trip? Start with a structured list and adjust it to your destination, season, and activities. Add the things to pack for a trip that are specific to your plan—swimwear for Spain, layers for Iceland, or formalwear for meetings in Singapore—then reuse the list for the next departure.

Common categories travelers add to their packing list:

• Documents and money (IDs, tickets, insurance)
• Health and toiletries (medications, basics, comfort items)
• Tech (chargers, adapters, headphones)
• Clothing (daily outfits, weather layers, shoes)

Vacation packing list and travel checklist template for smarter planning

A good vacation packing list is more than clothing—it is a planning system. Build a vacation packing checklist you can reuse for beach weeks in Greece, city breaks in Japan, or family travel in Canada. When you have a reliable vacation checklist, you spend less time rethinking basics and more time refining what actually matters for the trip.

Use a travel packing list template (or a travel checklist template) as the baseline, then extend it into a trip planning checklist that includes reservations, documents, and timing. For long-haul routes, an international travel packing list helps you remember the details that change across borders—like adapters, travel insurance documents, and backup payment options. If you are preparing a packing list for international travel or a packing list for overseas travel, include overseas travel essentials such as copies of key documents and destination-specific requirements.

When you ask "what to pack for vacation?", the best answer is personalized: the same suitcase looks different for Thailand in the rainy season than for Australia in summer.

Share a packing checklist for trip and collaborate with your travel group

Travel is easier when everyone packs from the same source of truth. Create one packing checklist for trip, then share it with your partner, family, or friends so you can coordinate who brings what—especially for group itineraries in Italy, multi-stop tours in the United Kingdom, or a safari-style adventure in Kenya. A shared checklist reduces duplicates (three chargers, no first-aid kit) and prevents gaps (nobody packed the power adapter).

Collaborative lists work best when they stay simple: one checklist, clear ownership, and fast updates. Start from an ultimate packing checklist, then tailor it to the trip type (weekend, long vacation, or work travel). For example, a "travel checklist for business trip" can prioritize documents, work tech, and outfits; a beach holiday version can prioritize swim gear and sun protection.

A shared packing workflow also helps with smaller decisions—like the things to bring on a trip that are easy to forget until you are already at the airport.

Pro tip

When you check off items in your checklist above, your progress is saved directly in the URL—making it simple to share your current packing status with travel companions or bookmark it for later.

Other checklists

Pick a template to start from. More checklist types can be added as simple Markdown files.

Backpacking Checklist

A practical backpacking checklist for multi-day trips—sleep system, shelter, layers, water, food, navigation, safety, and lightweight organization.

89 items 13 categories

Camping Trip Checklist

A practical, categorized checklist for car camping or a weekend campsite trip—pack the essentials, stay safe, and keep it comfortable.

77 items 11 categories

Semester Abroad Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for a semester abroad—documents, admin prep, banking, housing, health, tech, academics, and the essentials to settle in smoothly.

79 items 10 categories

Vacation Checklist

A practical checklist for vacations—travel docs, clothing, toiletries, sun/beach, and essentials for a relaxed trip.

10 items 6 categories

Pack faster with a packing travel checklist that’s actually useful.