Packing List

Adults

• Clothing - Use mix and match outfits to save space
• Undergarments
• Socks – don’t forget to check if they’ll go with the shoes your taking
• Pajamas or nightgown
• Bathing suit and sun screen
• Shoes
• Outerwear (jacket, hat, scarf, gloves, etc.)
• Dental care (toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, etc.)
• Cosmetics (makeup, remover, cotton balls, q-tips, etc.)
• Jewelry and watch
• Hygiene (deodorant, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc.)
• Hair care (hair dryer, curling iron, brush, etc.) –Use special travel size to save space.
• Plastic bags for wet clothes, etc.
• Camera, film, batteries, video camera, tapes
• Money, credit cards, travelers checks
• Address book
• Itinerary, passport, tickets, reservation confirmations, directions
• Books and magazines
• Travel alarm, travel iron

Children

• Clothing (pants, shirts, dresses, jumpers, etc.)
• Shoes and socks
• Pajamas or nightgown
• Underwear
• Outerwear (jacket, hat, scarf, gloves, etc.)
• Plastic bags for wet clothes, etc.
• Blanket
• Bibs
• Hygiene (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, etc)
• Towels and washcloths – use disposable washcloths for young children
• Bathing suit and sunscreen
• Diaper changing items (diapers, wipes, powder, and ointment)
• Eating items (baby food, formula, bottles, spoons, etc.)
• Favorite toys, books, crayons, travel games, etc.
• Carrier, play pen, umbrella stroller

Carry-on

• Prescriptions and toiletry items you can't go without – (if your going to be gone for a while,have your doctor write out a prescription that you can take with you and fill once you are there)
• Travel itinerary, confirmations, directions, tickets, etc.
• One outfit
• Passport, visa, and photo identification
• Credit cards, traveler's checks, and money
• Valuables that are expensive or hard to replace
• Bottled water and snacks
Crossword puzzles, Gameboy, book, or other diversions

Beach

• Beach bag
• Swimwear (swimsuit, flip flops, etc.)
• Sunscreen, aloe vera, lotion, bug repellant, etc.
• Pool toys (beach ball, noodles, rafts, etc.)
• Water wings and flotation devices
• Beach chairs and mats
• Plastic bags for wet clothes, etc.
• Towels – take more than you think you need, sand gets on everything
• Dive mask, fins, snorkel, etc.
• Sun umbrella
• Fishing equipment (poles, lures, line, etc.)
• Coolers and ice chests
• Quarters for meters
• Money to rent umbrellas or to buy snacks
• Meat Tenderizer (for Jelly fish stings)

International

• Passport, visa, and photo identification
• Prepaid calling card and international dialing instructions
• voltage adapter for electrical items
• Traveler’s checks, credit cards, and foreign currency (record numbers)
• Immunization and vaccination records
• International driver's license
• Language dictionary
• Location and phone number for US embassy in city you are visiting

Space saving ideas

• Choose mix-and-match outfits
• Take one multi-use pair of shoes
• Plan to wear items multiple times or do laundry
• Roll items to avoid wrinkles and conserve space
• Store socks and underwear inside of shoes
• Use vacuum storage bags to flatten bulky items