Vacation Packing Checklists

What to pack for vacation.

Vacation Packing Checklists for her, him and the family. Printable vacation packing lists for beach trips, road trips, camping excursions, sailing, cruises... If you travel we have a packing checklist for you.

Vacation Packing Lists for personal gear, documents, electronics, and essential extras.

Following is a list of pretty much anything you could need on vacation. I'm sure I don't have to tell you this... but I'll just mention it anyway.

Don't pack everything on our packing list. It's a guideline list to get you started.

Packing light is an art and one well worth learning if you'd rather enjoy the journey than babysit piles of luggage. Every seasoned traveler will give you this valuable piece of travel packing advice.

Your packing list should be composed of the items that you decide are worthy of the space they'll take in your luggage. Here's some super savvy travel packing advice for making decisions about what goes and what stays.

The General Vacation Packing Checklists below, include items that apply to all travelers. Choose his and/or hers lists as needed. Printable versions can be accessed by clicking on the "print me" links.

Add your own items that are specific to this trip eg. wedding dress, lucky golf club, etc. and ta da you have a personalized vacation packing list.

In many cases I've used brand names of products in our Vacation Packing Checklists but only to make it easy for you to recognize products. Generic brands are often exactly the same.

~ General Vacation Packing Checklists ~

Vacation Packing Checklists ~ Electronics

• Cellphone/charger
• Kindle Reader
• Camera, manual, charger, extra chip/film
• Lap Top/Palm Pilot and charger
• iPod/Discman/MP3/ CD player charger
• Foreign-language dictionary/ Phrase book
• Compact DVD player and DVD's

Vacation Packing Checklists ~ Medical

• Polysporin
• Immodium
• Antacid
• Band-Aids
• Liquid bandage
• Benadryl
• Contraception/ Protection
• Insect repellent
• Contact lens solution/case
• Anti-itch cream
• Extra pair of eyeglasses
• Gravol or motion sickness remedy
• Laxative
• Lubricant
• Analgesic - Ibuprofen, Tylenol etc.
• ASA
• Wide spectrum antibiotic (some trips)
• Prescription medications
• Vitamins/ Herbal remedies
• Sunscreen

Vacation Packing Checklists ~ Documents

• Flight tickets or Confirmation #
• Snail mail and e-mail addresses
• Travel insurance documents
• Business cards
• Cash/ Credit cards/ Debit card/ Traveller's cheques
• Copy of Vacation Packing List
• Driver's license/ International driver's license
• Emergency numbers/ Embassy address
• Passport/ Visa/ Birth certificate
• Pre-paid phone card
• Medical information/ Vaccination documents and copies of prescriptions
• Vouchers/ Coupons/ Tickets
• Itinerary
• Travel Guide(s)/ Maps and directions
• Pocket Journal / Notebook and pen

Vacation Packing Checklists ~ Miscellaneous

• Sunglasses
• Anti-bacterial wipes or gel
• Small sewing kit/safety pins
• First Aid kit
• Crazy Glue
• Mini duct tape
• Keys
• Luggage locks
• Massage oil
• Plastic Zip-Loc bags
• Garbage bags
• Playing cards/ Crib board/ Dice
• Q-Tips
• Scented candle
• Ear plugs
• Sports gear
• Umbrella
• Reading material
• Tweezers/ Nail clippers
• Small mirror
• Small flashlight
• Eyeglass repair kit / Lens cloth
• Speedsew (or some fabric glue)
• Toothpicks
• Stain remover pen or wipes
• Swiss army knife
• Leatherman all purpose tool

His Vacation Packing Checklists

• Belts/ Suspenders/ Ties/ Tie pins
• Underwear/ Socks
• Casual shirts/ T-shirts/ Dress shirts
• Dress shoes/ Sandals/ Athletic shoes
• Hat/ Cap/ Wide brim
• Pants/ Shorts
• Pajamas/ Robe/ Slippers
• Sports jacket
• Suit
• Swim suit
• Workout clothes
• Comb/ Brush
• Deodorant
• Lip balm
• Shaving kit/ Shaving Cream
• Shampoo/ Conditioner/ Styling Products
• Toothbrush/ Oral hygiene products

Her Vacation Packing Checklists

• Bathing suit and coverup
• Bras/panties/girdle/slip/bodysuit/socks
• Lingerie/ Sleep shirt/ Robe/ Slippers
• Jewelry/ Accessories
• Skirt/ Blouse/ Dress/ Jacket
• Sarong/ Pareo
• Sandals/ Flip-flops/ Dress shoes
• Shorts/ Capris/ Pants
• Sweater or warm shirt
• Wide-brimmed hat
• Tank/ Halter/ Sleeveless tops
• Workout clothes/ Tennis shoes
• Comb/ Brush
• Deodorant
• Tampons/ Pads/ Pantyliners
• Razor or other
• Makeup/ Makeup remover
• Moisturizer/ SPF/ Skin care products
• Toothbrush/ Other oral hygiene
• Shampoo/ Conditioner/ Styling products
• Hair styling tools and accessories.

OK, Got Everything? Here's how to get it all into a bag you can carry and how-to tips on getting it there.

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