Every time I leave for a trip, I find myself running in circles wondering what I forgot. To this end, I’ve been maintaining a travel checklist of items that are musts and figured I’d share what’s in my suitcase when I travel. Let’s get started!

General

These are items that you’re probably going to want to bring on every trip, regardless of where you’re going.

• T-Shirts
• Socks
• Underwear
• Sleeping undershirts
• Hat
• Meds
  • Any prescription meds you’re taking
  • Medicine for upset stomachs, headaches, allergies
• Towel (“Don’t forget to bring a towel!” – Towelie)
• Toiletries
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Shampoo
  • Body wash
  • Loofa
  • Comb
  • Moisturizer
• Umbrella and/or Rain Jacket
• Camera
• Gadgets and chargers

Situational

Depending on if you’re going on a business trip, a vacation, or something else you may need these

• Formal or dressy clothes
  • Collared shirts
  • Dress pants
• Hiking and/or waterproof shoes

Warm weather 😎

Heading to the beach or out for long summer hikes? You’ll probably want

• Sunglasses
• Flip flops and/or Sandals
• Swim suit
• Shorts

Cold weather ❄️

If instead you’re heading for some winter adventures you may want

• Warm clothes
  • Scarf
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Wool socks
  • Underlayers

Out of the country

• Passport
• Physical itinerary (It’s great we have devices, but batteries die and screens crack. Better safe than sorry!)

Nice-to-haves

• Entertainment (a book or a magazine?)
• Power bank for on-the-go charging
• Snacks

I’ll be modifying this list every so often and expanding it as I think of more things that I may have missed. Hope that helps!