Things to Pack for Vacation

Worthy Items to include on your travel packing checklist.

Things to pack for vacation. Include these items on your travel packing checklist and you can have everything you need while you travel and still keep your baggage to a minumum.

Vacation Packing Tips

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Add these items to our complete vacation packing checklists and you'll be "ready for anything" no matter how far from home you travel.

Whether you're traveling by air, boat or vehicle these items give more than they get and are easy to include on your vacation lists.

To earn a spot on this page an item must perform at least 2 tasks. We have some real overachievers on our list that perform numerous necessary tasks and ask for very little room in your luggage.

Duct Tape

No surprises here, but did you know that duct tape is sold in traveler sized rolls now?

Here are just a few suggestions for using duct tape:
hem clothing ~ repair luggage, purses, shoes ~ seal leaks ~ stop drafts ~ plug a drain ~
Sarong or Pareo
We can't help but sing the praises of the lowly sarong. A bright length of fabric that you'll see on beaches around the world. Just look at the things it can do.

dress ~ skirt ~ beach blanket ~ baby carrier ~ sun shade ~ privacy curtain ~ infant hammock ~ laundry bag ~ crib sheet ~ towel ~ the list goes on.
Bandana
A mini sarong, the bandana has been carried by survivalists and travelers for centuries. It's because a bandana can be used as a:

~ sweatband ~ tourniquet ~ strainer ~ handkerchief ~ bug swatter ~ small sun shade ~ washcloth ~ bandage ~ napkin ~
Conditioner
Hair conditioner (rinse out or leave in) is good for more than conditioning your hair. Use it as
~ shaving cream for her or him ~ skin conditioner ~
A swimsuit
~ bodysuit ~ tank top, teamed with shorts or skirt ~ chemise, under a jacket ~
Swiss Army Knife

Notice

A Swiss Army Knife or Leatherman tool must be carried in your checked luggage if you are flying.

knife ~ screwdriver ~ toothpick ~ tweezers ~ scissors ~ saw ~ awl ~ can opener ~ corkscrew ~ bottle opener ~ compass ~ pliers ~ and tons more ~ you choose the knife with the features you want.
Leatherman Multi Tool
It's all in the name. This compact and well designed tool performs countless tasks.
Inflatable pillow
~ cushions fragile objects ~ beach pillow ~ travel pillow ~
Backpack
day trips ~ market days ~ beach bag ~ picnic basket ~ bus trips ~ overnight excursions ~