Trip checklist
Packing list template
A packing list works best when it mirrors your itinerary: climate, activities, and trip length—not a generic dump of everything you own.
How to build a packing list from your itinerary
- Skim each day tab Note outdoor vs indoor blocks, formal dinners, and long transit days that need different layers or shoes.
- Group by category Use bags: documents, clothes, toiletries, tech, meds, and activity gear so nothing hides in a catch-all pile.
- Match climate and length Pack for the coldest evening and wettest day on the plan; count outfits from start to end dates.
- Mark must-carry items Tickets, IDs, chargers, and prescriptions belong in a personal-item short list you check before leaving home.
- Print with your itinerary Keep the checklist beside the day board PDF so last-minute adds from notes fields are easy to spot.
Sample packing categories
| Category | Examples | Itinerary cue |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | ID, confirmations, insurance card | Flight / hotel notes |
| Clothes | Layers, walking shoes, rain shell | Outdoor day blocks |
| Tech | Phone charger, power bank, adapters | Long transit days |
| Health | Meds, blister kit, sunscreen | Hikes / beach days |
| Activity gear | Daypack, water bottle, swimsuit | Specific activity cards |
Pair this checklist with the trip budget sheet if you still need to buy gear, and the flight itinerary guide for carry-on vs checked limits.
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