Packing Checklists

Printable-style packing and travel checklists

Use these lists as a starting point. Adjust them for your destination, season, and personal needs.

Before you leave home

A short list for the days before departure.

Confirm reservations and transportation times.
Arrange mail hold and plant care.
Refill prescriptions with a few extra days of supply.
Share your itinerary with a family member or friend.

Personal bag essentials

Items to keep with you, not in checked luggage.

ID, payment cards, and transit or reduced fare cards.
Medications, glasses, and hearing aid batteries.
Phone, charger, and a printed contact list.
A light sweater and a refillable water bottle.

Packing for comfort

Small choices that make long days easier.

Supportive, broken-in walking shoes.
Layers that work for changing temperatures.
A small pill organizer for each day of travel.
Compression socks for long rides, if your doctor recommends them.

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