Big City Sightseeing

Whether Paris, Seville or New York City is your destination of choice, we’ve got just the checklist to help you pack.

Pre-Departure

  • Passport/Visa(s)/Personal Identification
  • Cash & Credit/ATM Card(s)
  • Check expiration dates on Passport, Drivers License, and Credit Cards
  • Inform bank/credit cards companies if you’re traveling abroad
  • Travel & Medical Insurance Documents
  • Health Documentation/Vaccination Card
  • Prescriptions in original packaging
  • Student ID Card/Frequent Flyer Card(s)
  • Reservations & Itineraries
  • Hotel/Tour Contact Info
  • Hotel Loyalty/Hostel Membership Card(s)
  • Transportation Tickets
  • Printed copies of Tickets/Passports/ Emergency Information
  • Email yourself a photo copy of a your passport, drivers license, medical cards & itinerary

The Eagle Creek Travel System

Everyday Basics

  • Lightweight, Easy Care Clothing
  • Rain/Warm Jacket/Umbrella
  • Clothes for Layering
  • Travel Shoes
  • Bathing Suit
  • Brimmed Sun Hat Sunglasses
  • Beanie/Gloves
  • Money Belt or Security Pouch

Toiletries

Travel Health

*Consult your health center or physician for help in planning your trip’s medication needs.

  • Travel Health Information
  • Personal Prescriptions (Copies of Scripts)
  • Pain & Fever Relievers/Thermometer
  • Cold Medicines
  • Diarrhea/Laxative Medicines
  • Allergy Medicines
  • Hydrocortisone Cream/ Antibacterial Ointment
  • Throat Lozenges
  • Multi-Vitamins
  • Sunscreen/Lip Balm/Sunburn Relief
  • Insect Repellent/Mosquito Net
  • Motion Sickness Pills/Bands
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Medicines & Vaccinations specific to the region you’re traveling

Home Checklist

  • Post Office to hold mail
  • Stop newspaper
  • Pre-pay bills
  • Clean out refrigerator
  • Unplug appliances
  • Turn off heater/air conditioner
  • Turn down water heater
  • Turn off washing machine taps
  • Lock all doors and windows
  • Set up timed light system
  • Store valuables in a safe place
  • Leave house key and trip itinerary with a trusted friend
  • Leave flight and hotel itineraries with a trusted friend
  • Reconfirm/check-in online with airline

*If gone for more than 30 days check with homeowner’s insurance for specific directives

Suggested Gear

Luggage & Packs

Considerations for a main bag can vary based on how you prefer to pack. Consider:

Wheeled Carry-on – Pick up a standard 22” carry-on to eliminate the hassle of airport check- in. A 22” size in the maximum carry-on size for U.S. domestic travel – but check with your carrier to confirm.

Wheeled Carry-on Backpack – The ultimate carry-on system. Wheel your bag or wear it on your back. Zip-off the detachable backpack to use as your out-and-about bag at your destination. Check out the Switchback™

Pack-It™ System

Stay organized anytime you’re on-the-go with the Eagle Creek Pack-It™ System.

Pack-It™ Folders – minimize wrinkles while organizing and compressing clothes

Pack-It™ Cubes – compress clothes and maximize packing space by rolling t-shirts, undergarments, and workout clothes; multiple cube sizes offer versatility

Pack-It™ Tube Cubes – fill up those extra spaces in your bag; pack socks, belts and accessories

Pack-It™ Shoe Sac – keep dirty shoes away from clean clothes

Pack-It™ Custom Travel Bottle Set – organize toiletries in your carry-on bag

Necessities

Stay well-rested and comfortable and keep your valuables away from greedy hands.

Travel Pillow, Eye Shade, Ear Plugs

Travel Alarm

Money Belt or Neck Wallet

Guide Books & Maps

Camera, Memory Card & Charger

Packable Tote or Duffel

Day Travelers™

Your constant companion. Everyday travel bag and wallet.

Backpack – Perfect for all-day sightseeing. Eagle Creek day bags offer a Secure ZipTM toggle closure or lockable zippers to help protect your valuables.

Shoulder Bag – Wear your bag cross-body to keep your items close to help secure your things.

Waistpack – Maybe it’s as easy as a waistpack – everything you need right at your fingertips