The following list is not meant to cover every travel situation, but merely to serve as a reminder of the
items that many people take on trips. Nor is it meant as a litany of recommended travel items. When was the
last time you kicked yourself for not bringing the sink stopper? This list is compiled from correspondences
with our customers.
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Pre Departure
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• Passport
• Visa
• Health
Documentation
• Transportation
Tickets
• Frequent
Flyer Cards
• Emergency
Information
• Insurance
• Hotel
Reservations
• Traveler's
Checks
• Currency
• Credit
Cards
• Guide
Books and Maps
• Trip
Cancellation/ Medical Insurance
• Personal
Identification
• Copies
of Airline Tickets & Passport
• Special
Event Reservations
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Travel Gear
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• Main
Travel Bag (Travel Pack/ Duffle Bag/ Luggage)
• Packing
Accessories (for clothes, small stuff and toiletries)
• Security
(Passport Carrier/ Locks/ Luggage Tags)
• Document
Organizer
• Everyday
Bag
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Everyday Basics
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• Travel
Clothing
• Raincoat/
Umbrella
• Travel
Footwear
• Visor
or Brimmed Hat
• Camera,
Lenses, Film
• Radiation
Shield for Film
• Video
Camera, Tapes
• Binoculars
• CD/
Cassette Player
• Electric/
Phone Converters
• Travel
Alarm
• Language
Books
• Reading
Materials
• Address
Book
• Travel
Journal
• Pen/Pencil
• Scarf/
Bandana
• Games/
Playing Cards
• Snacks
• Water
Bottle
• Hand
Sanitizer/ Towlettes
• Travel
Neck Pillow
• Eye
Shade/ Ear Plugs
• Portable
Door Lock
• Tissues/
Toilet Paper
• Keys
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Maintenance Items
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• Flashlight
Batteries/ Bulb
• Matches
or Lighter
• Extra
Batteries
• Sewing/
Repair Kit
• Duct
Tape
• Travel
Iron or Steamer
• Sink
Stopper for Hotel Sinks
• Zip-close
Plastic Bags
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Travel Health
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• Travel
Health Booklet
• Pain
Reliever/ Aspirin
• Cold
Medicines
• Contact
Lens Items
• Diarrhea
Medicine
• Laxative
• Insect
Protection
• Sun
Protection
• Sunburn
Relief
• Antibiotic
Cream
• Malaria
Medication
• Motion
Sickness Medicine
• Personal
Hygiene Items
• Personal
Prescription
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Home Checklist
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• Stop
deliveries
• Have
Post Office hold mail
• Arrange
care for pets, lawn and plants
• Set-up
a timed lighting system
• Notify
local police of absence
• Leave
house key and trip itinerary with a neighbor
• Empty
refrigerator
• Eliminate
possible fire hazards (unplug appliances, etc.)
• Turn
down thermostat
• Turn
off water heater
• Store
valuables in a safe place
• Lock
all doors and windows
• Reconfirm
with airlines
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Toiletries
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• Comb
/ Brush
• Toothbrush
/ Paste
• Dental
Floss
• Deodorant
• Soap-Personal
& Laundry
• Skin
Care Lotion / Creams
• Make
up
• Mirror
• Manicure
Articles
• Hair
Care
• Sunscreen
/ Lipbalm
• Razors
/ Shaving Cream
• Hair
Dryer
• Towel
/ Washcloth
• Travel
Bottles (for shampoo & laundry soap)
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