You thought you had a week. Then your calendar laughed in your face. Now you’re packing with one eye open and half a granola bar in your mouth.
No worries. This last-minute travel checklist is your sanity-saving sidekick for those chaotic, suitcase-stuffing, where-are-my-pants kind of days.
Travel Documents
- Passport
- Visa (if needed)
- Boarding pass or tickets
- Travel insurance documents
- Accommodation confirmation
- Emergency contacts list
- Copies of important documents
Money & Cards
- Credit/debit cards
- Local currency
- Travel wallet
- Backup card stored separately
Electronics
- Phone
- Laptop or tablet
- Chargers
- Power bank
- Travel adapter
- Headphones
- SIM card or international roaming
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Razor
- Hairbrush or comb
- Face wash
- Sunscreen
- Moisturizer
- Makeup (if used)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Medications
Clothing
- Underwear
- Socks
- Casual outfits
- Sleepwear
- Dressy outfit
- Weather-appropriate jacket
- Swimsuit
- Shoes (casual, dressy, comfortable)
- Flip flops or sandals
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
Travel Comfort
- Travel pillow
- Eye mask
- Earplugs
- Snacks
- Water bottle
- Book or e-reader
- Pen
Safety & Health
- First aid kit
- Hand sanitizer
- Face masks
- Insect repellent
- Prescription copies
- Health certificate (if required)
Miscellaneous
- Travel guidebook or notes
- Language translation app
- Ziplock bags
- Laundry bag
- Luggage locks
- Reusable shopping bag
- Umbrella or raincoat
You’re zipping the suitcase shut with one foot and double-checking your pockets for your passport. Classic. But now you’ve got the last-minute travel checklist to keep the chaos charming and the panic to a minimum. Go get lost (intentionally, we hope), meet a goat on a mountain, and make it back with stories.