General packing tips:
- Put all liquids and gels in Ziploc bags; if using TSA precheck, don't sweat the 1 bag requirement--I usually have 2-3 and they never care
- Get travel size items at Target vs. drugstore (cheaper)
- Always wear sneakers vs. flip flops, heels or sandals for air travel. If sh*t goes down, your feet are protected and you can move more quickly. Plus, better for running through airport
- Bring socks if you don't have TSA Precheck. Nothing grosser than going barefoot on public floors.
- Keep anything that could leak in a Ziploc bag
- The below referenced suitcase and its contents fit in the overhead for carry on
- Pre-plan your outfits, don't just bring random tops and bottoms-- unless they are so neutral in color that they will all match each other
- Bring just enough of the below for the amount of days in your trip. You can always buy more at your destination if needed.
SUITCASE:
Belt
Blow
dryer (unless hotel has one—check web site)
Bottoms
(pants, skirts)
Bras
(appropriate colors for tops)
Brush
and comb
Coat/jacket
(check weather ahead of time)
Dressy
Outfits? (receptions/special events?)
Evening
purse/clutch
First
Aid Kit (mini)
Gloves
Hair
stuff (argan oil, styling lotion spray, leave in conditioner, travel-size
hairspray)
Hair
things (e.g. bands, clip for styling)
Jewelry
(in baggie)
Feminine hygiene products
Pajamas (1-2 sets)
Plastic
bags for dirty delicates and bathroom stuff; hotel laundry bags also handy for this
Running
shoes (wear)
Scarves
Shoes
(match to outfits; 2 pairs max in addition to ones you're wearing; flats are lightest and easiest to pack)
Sink
plug in case you need to wash anything in sink (many hotel sink plugs don't work well)
Snacks/bars
Socks/Tights/Trouser
Socks
Suntan
lotion, goggles, beach towel, lip sunscreen (vacay)
Tops/Shirts/Sweatshirts
Umbrella
Underwear
Workout
top, pants and socks (bring sneakers by default)
Shower bag: (place in
plastic bag to prevent getting other items wet)
Facial
cleanser and scrub (travel size)
Facial
loofa
Body poof/loofa
Razor
Shampoo
& Conditioner
Shave
gel
Shower
cap
Shower
gel
Soap
Toiletry bag:
Antiseptic
wipes
Medication/s and vitamins (just enough for the trip)
Contact lens case and cleaner
Contact lens case and cleaner
Deodorant
Emergen
C (take/drink one the day before your trip, plus each day during trip)
Extra
pair of contacts
Eye
drops
Floss
Make
up
Makeup
remover cloths
Moisturizer
(face and eye)
Mouthwash
Nail
file
Perfume
or body spray
Qtips
Scissors
Sharpener
Tide
packets
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Tweezers
PURSE:
Cottonelle
wipes (thank me later)
Glasses
in their case
If
renting a car, bring car charger for phone and cable for iPod
iPod
(charge first) and earbuds
Kleenex
Neck
pillow (if long flight)
Passport
(if traveling internationally)
Reading
glasses
Snacks
Spending
cash, credit cards
Sunglasses
and case
Travel
itinerary
Electronics bag:
Mobile
charger (charge first)
Cell
phone charger
iPod
cord for charging, cube speaker
Extra
battery for mouse
LAPTOP BAG:
Laptop
(incl. power cord/charger, travel mouse—turned off)
Notebook,
agendas, other print outs
Pens
and highlighter
TO DO’s BEFORE LEAVE:
Turn
off heat/air conditioning
Charge
cell phone
Remove expiring food from fridge
Do
dishes
Empty trash cans
Close/lock all windows
Water plants
