Depending on the trip and the circumstances you may have a little or a lot of time to pack. Nevertheless, without a travel packing checklist you are bound to forget something (like your toothbrush. I am notorious for forgetting to pack mine). Gear Up 4 Travel features a concise packing checklist breaking it down into the “do not leave home without this” to “some great additions, if you have room”. And as a bonus to the travel packing checklist Gear Up 4 Travel features hot tips to improve your packing strategies. Please keep in mind that additional items should be added to this list if you are going on a specialized trip or holiday such as a ski trip where you must include winter attire. Please modify this travel packing checklist as needed.
Don’t leave home without these items. (Don’t risk losing these items by packing them in your check-in luggage. It is in your best interest to pack all of these items in your carry on.)
* Passport/Visa
* Car rental info
* Insurance health
* Lodging info
* Travel Insurance
* Foreign currency
* Airline/travel tickets
* Medication
* Reservation information
* Emergency phone or calling card
* Wallet with Credit Cards
* Eyeglasses
Below are the basics that may seem so obvious but can be overlooked.
CLOTHING
* Clothing
* Socks
* Jacket
* Suits
* Shoes
* Sunglasses
* Swimsuit
* Undergarments
* Sleepwear
* Pants
TOILETRIES
* Toothbrush/paste
* Suntan lotion
* Hairbrush
* Bug repellent
* Shampoo/Conditioner
* Manicure Items
* Contacts/Cleaning Solution
* Razors
* Feminine hygiene products
* Blow-dryer
* First aid
* Soap
* Deodorant
HOT TIPS:
* Make a pile of clothes you’d like to take with you, and then cut it in half when packing it into your luggage. Most of us pack clothes that we won’t even wear.
* Always pack your jewelry, medication, travel documents, and all other valuables in your carry on luggage.
* Pack your shoes in an old pair of socks to prevent your other belongings from getting soiled
* Roll casual wear such as sweaters, and pj’s to fit into small spaces
* When traveling with large items such as skis, golf clubs ask the airlines if they offer special containers as a service.
* Pack clothes that you can mix and match
* When traveling with a partner store one of your partner’s outfits in your suitcase and one of yours in theirs. If your checked luggage is misplaced your partner’s luggage will have an outfit for you to wear until your luggage is located.
Featured below are some great additions to your essential travel packing checklist as long as you have room to pack them:
–Alarm
–Sewing kit
–Electricity converter**
–Book
–Camera
–Head rest
–Language Translator**
–iPod/MP3
**These items are necessary for a trip out of your own country
By: Lynn Altierineed
