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Summer vacation season is nearing an end, but there's still plenty of time left for relaxing fun in the sun. We all look forward to the fun and relaxation of vacations, but sometimes the planning, packing and prepping leave you more stressed-out than if you had just stayed home.
A relaxing getaway always starts with organized planning. Here I provide an extensive packing list that you can use to develop your own. Use this packing checklist as you gather clothing, toiletries, carry-on necessities, and more for your next trip.
It may be helpful to make photocopies of this list before you start, or find a ready-made packing list notepad. I keep my packing lists in my luggage so when I get my luggage out of the closet and open the bag, it's right there when I need it - I don't have to go searching.
Consider having a ready-packed bag for basic toiletries that you use every time you travel, like razor, band-aids, travel-sized soap, shampoo, toothpaste, tissue, clothes-line, etc. Having these items pre-packed and stored with your luggage means less packing and risk of forgetting something.
CLOTHING
- Short-sleeved shirts
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Sweater/sweatshirt
- Pants - dressy
- Pants - casual
- Pants - jeans
- Shorts
- Capri Pants
- Skirt/pants
- Suit/dressy clothing/ties
- Swim suit/cover-up/goggles
- Underwear/socks
- Shoes - dressy
- Shoes - casual
- Shoes - flip-flops
- Sleepwear
- Work-out clothing/sweatsuit
- Jacket/rain poncho
- Umbrella
- Hats - beach, baseball
- Accessories - jewelry, purse
TOILETRIES
- Shampoo/conditioner/soap
- Deodorant
- Lotion/lip balm
- Toothbrush/paste/floss
- Shaving equipment
- Personal hygiene products
- Nail file/clipper/polish
- Comb/brush/hair dryer
- Laundry detergent/spot remover pen
- First aid kit
- Glasses, contact lens, sunglasses
- Prescription medications
- OTC medications
- Sunscreen/insect repellent
- Electrical adapter
FOR CARRY-ON
- Wallet/passport/cash/traveler's checks/money belt
- Reservation confirmation - tickets/hotel/rent car
- Itinerary/maps/guidebooks
- Travel ear plugs, sleep mask, neck rest, pillow
- Books/magazines/travel games/laptop
- Camera/film/batteries/memory card/tripod
- MP3 Player/iPod/charging station
- Cell phone/charger
- Snacks/gum
- Notepad/pens/stamps/address book/journal
OTHER LITTLE NECESSITIES to CONSIDER
- Pillowcase
- Antibacterial wipes
- Zip-top bags
- Beach towel & beach toys
- Alarm clock/flashlight/candle
After you've returned home from your trip, unpack and put everything away as soon as possible. Also review your packing list and cross off any items that you found you didn't really need to bring and add anything you forgot.
Janet Nusbaum (AKA The Organizing Genie) is a Professional Organizer, Author of Mom, Can I Help Around the House and owner of home organizing product e-store The Simplified Home http://www.TheSimplifiedHome.net For more travel organizing tips and solutions and much more, and to receive "Shelf Life of 100+ Household Items", visit Janet's blog at http://www.TheOrganizingGenie.com
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