Vacation Packing Checklist

Vacation is delightful, but packing bags for the whole family is hard work. Use this vacation packing list to make quick work of packing up the family so you can get on to vacation (without forgetting your toothbrush!)

(Not ready for the packing stage yet? Check out Cozi’s Vacation Planning Checklist if you’re just starting to think about your vacation.)


Vacation Packing Checklist

  • CLOTHING
  • One casual outfit per day of travel (up to 4) per person
  • One dressy outfit
  • One sweater or jacket
  • Underwear, delicates
  • Socks
  • Pajamas
  • Swimwear
  • Belt
  • Coat / Hat / Gloves / Scarf
  • TOILETRIES
  • Comb / Brush
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo / Conditioner
  • Hairstyling products
  • Soap / Face wash
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Toothbrush / Toothpaste / Floss
  • Makeup
  • Razors
  • Shaving cream
  • Lotion
  • Glasses / Contact lens supplies
  • Personal hygiene supplies
  • Sunscreen
  • Nail clippers
  • MEDICATION
  • Aspirin / Pain reliever
  • Cold medicine
  • Prescriptions
  • ESSENTIALS
  • Credit / Debit cards / Cash
  • First aid kit (travel size)
  • Camera / Charger
  • Pillow case
  • Towel
  • Umbrella / Poncho
  • Everyday bag (for carrying day items)
  • Sunglasses
  • Electrical converter (if traveling outside the country)
  • Travel alarm / Watch
  • Laundry bag
  • Cell phone / Charger
  • Laptop / Charger
  • DOCUMENTS
  • Tickets (airplane, train, etc)
  • Itinerary
  • Reservations for hotel / Car rental
  • Hotel address
  • Passport
  • Identification
  • Address book
  • Guidebooks
  • Map
  • Travel journal
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  •  Toys
  • E-reader / Charger
  • Notebook / Pencils
  • Travel size magnetic board for drawing
  • Playing cards
  • Books
  • Handheld electronic games
  • Coloring / Activity books / Crayons / Markers
  • Snacks

See more shopping lists and checklists in the Cozi List Library.

(Thanks to Jennifer Tankersley, creator of ListPlanIt.com, for sharing her packing checklist with Cozi!)

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