The Best Travel Packing Checklist
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The right travel accessories can make all the difference! I’ve compiled the best travel packing checklist after years of traveling, and found some amazing products to make travel more convenient and enjoyable. Check out my list of the best travel accessories for packing, road trips, and everyday essentials.
Check out my Amazon Travel page for a list of traveling gift ideas for travelers, families, and adventurists!
Personal Travel Items Checklist
- She’s Birdie Safety Alarm – Personal safety alarm made for women by women.
- Stanley Quencher – This cup will keep your beverages hot, cold, or ice solid for days.
- Expandable Travel Bag Trolley—This hard case expands for more storage. It’s lightweight, compact, and has 360-degree universal wheels.
- Canvas Weekend Bag Carry-On Tote is an excellent carry-on tote for a few days’ worth of clothing. It easily slides over a trolley handle.
- Travel Makeup & Toiletry Bag—Includes pockets for makeup brushes, jewerly, and waterproof compartments.
- Jewelry Organizer—This is a must-have accessory if you travel with jewelry. There is nothing worse than tangled necklaces! This small one rolls up easily to fit in your suitcase or carry-on.
- Travel Iron & Steamer – Functions as an iron and steamer and fits neatly in a suitcase.
- Waterproof Travel Shoe Bags – Keep your dirty shoes separate from your clean clothes with shoe bags, something I once considered a luxury and now a necessity.
- Water Resistance Travel & Hiking Daypack—This would be a great option for camping, hiking, or traveling only overnight! It’s waterproof and available in multiple colors.
- Luggage Tags—You don’t want to lose your luggage without one of these before you gain an appreciation for them.
- Disposable Eye Masks – Easy-to-pack steam eye masks. Disposable and scented with essential oils.
- Binoculars – Perfect for birding, hiking, taking in scenic views, and spotting wildlife.
- Travel Journal – To document your travel itineraries, tips, resources, and journal about your adventures.
- Picnic Blanket—This blanket works well as a table covering if you plan to picnic on the road.
- Portable Hammock—This hammock folds up easily and is portable, allowing for comfort and relaxation on the go.
- Wireless Headphones – For the passengers and distractionless listening.
- Rain Ponchos – Keep these disposable rain ponchos on hand if your travel or activity lands on a rainy day.
- Travel Safety Razor – Safe and sustainable razor that detaches for easy packing – only change the blades!
- Travel Steam Iron – Compact for minimal space, irons both sides of the garment at the same time.
Travel Accessories for the Road or Plane
For a complete list of road trip essentials, check out this post: Road Trip Packing Essentials {free printable}
- Road Trip Book – for your next road trip adventure, full of ideas for trips around the Midwest!
- Head & Neck Support Pillow—This one is great for travel because it folds up and takes up less space.
- Travel Head & Body Pillow – Body pillow that rolls up for easy storage.
- Anti-Theft Crossbody Bag – Small enough to carry the essentials (wallet, phone, keys) without getting in the way of other luggage! Water resistant, anti-theft, and adjustable shoulder strap.
- Road Atlas – A road atlas has proven essential in places where I have no GPS signal.
- Universal Travel Adapter Wall Charger – The universal adapter can be used in over 150 countries and includes five input plugs; it works with almost all devices.
- Slim Laptop Backpack—Several color options are available. They are unisex, waterproof, trendy, and fit perfectly under a seat without too much bulk.
- Roadside Emergency Kit – A necessity for road-tripping.
- Portable Jump Starter and Battery Booster— This Stanley portable power station and jump starter has been a lifesaver when stranded with a dead battery. No other vehicle is needed to jumpstart.
- Portable Beach Chairs – These easily fold up to take up little space and can be used anywhere (beach, camping, bonfires, etc.)
- Selfie Stick – For those scenic or group photos needing a longer arm, it is collapsible and includes a wireless remote for easy use.
Travel Essentials
- Multi-Functional Keychain – Attaches to your keychain and can be used as a charger (for iPhone), bottle opener, and aluminum carabiner.
- Compression Packing Cubes – Four compression bags for packing a suitcase.
- Hidden Waist Money Belt – Carry money, passports, wallets, and phones in this hidden waist pack.
- Folding Travel Lighted Mirror—This is my favorite flooding makeup mirror for traveling. I use it all the time! It’s rechargeable with three color light options.
- Instant & Easy Pocket Translator – This would make an excellent gift for anyone traveling internationally.
- 12V Power Convertor – Most vehicles don’t have a 12V socket, so this is great for charging and car camping.
- Traveling Pet Accessories – Traveling with pets is easy and convenient, with collapsible bowls for food and water. Also, ensure your pets are safe with a backseat leash and safety collar.
- First Aid Kit – 150+-piece waterproof emergency kit for travel and camping.
- Car Sunshade – Keep your vehicle cool in the summer while sitting unused, or use it as a privacy barrier for car camping.
- Digital Luggage Scale – You can save hundreds of dollars in baggage fees by having one around!
- Essential Oil Roll-On – Helps with migraines and other travel stressors. Travel Laundry Bag – This is one of my travel must-haves! Keep your dirty and clean clothes separate in a laundry bag.
- Baby Travel Bed – Great for an airplane bed, inflatable and fits most airplane and car sets.
- Electronics Organizer Travel Case – Organize electronic chargers and cords to prevent messy bags and tangled cords.
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