- His/hers toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, brush, comb, nail polish and remover, file and clippers, makeup, shaver, shaving cream, fragrance, sunscreen, lip balm, cotton swabs)
- Medications, birth control, adhesive bandages
- Underwear, socks, hose
- Sleepwear, robes, slippers
- Raincoat, umbrella
- Daytime wear
- Evening wear
- Shoes (dress and casual)
- Accessories (belts, ties)
- Trip documents (passports, visas, drivers’ licenses, marriage license, hotel/plane/rental car/cruise info)
- Watches, jewelry
- Traveler’s checks, credit cards, cash, foreign currency
- List of credit cards, traveler’s checks, checking account numbers
- Lists of luggage contents (needed for claiming losses)
- Guidebooks
- Address book (for postcards)
- Glasses, sunglasses
- Sewing kit
- Adapter plugs (for traveling abroad)
- Hair dryer
- Traveler’s alarm clock
- Camera, film, or CF cards, batteries
- Cell phone and charger, prepaid long distance phone cards
Warm Weather Tips
- T-shirts, shorts
- Swimwear
- Sandals
- Light jacket, wrap
- Sun hats, visors
Cold Weather Tips
- Warm pants
- Sweaters
- Boots
- Hats, gloves, scarves
- Heavy socks
- Coats
- Long underwear
Miscellaneous
- Corkscrew
- House keys
- Games, novels
- Scissors, pocketknife
- Plastic cups
- Large plastic laundry bags (for wet clothes)
- Tote (for gifts)
- Hometown doctor’s name, address, and phone number
- List of sites, restaurants
- Addresses of US embassies, consuls, American Express offices
