The Checklist of the Organized Traveler

Do you also always feel you’ve forgotten something after packing your bags to go on a trip? Here’s the perfect checklist that will help you get organized, pack your luggage efficiently and feel confident.

The papers (essential!)

ID card
Passport
Flight tickets (paper or digital)
Accommodation confirmations
Driver’s license
Travel insurance
Health Insurance Card
Vaccination and blood type certificate
Medical Certificate for sports (diving, paragliding …)
Emergency numbers

The means of payment (the part that hurts the most…)

International payment card
Cash
Local currency
Contact your bank if needed

An emergency kit (to avoid a visit to the emergency room!)

Wound dressings (small and medium injuries, blisters), compresses, tape, tissue, cotton etc.
Tweezers
Anti-bacterial gel, disinfectant spray, healing ointment, saline solution, etc.
Sunscreen and anti-burn ointment
Antihistamine in case of allergy
Medications: anti-diarrheal, anti-constipation, anti-motion sickness, intestinal antiseptic, anti-acid reflux, paracetamol, aspirin, a general antibiotic, throat lozenges etc.
Cortisone cream for insect bites and repellent
Multi purpose products: arnica cream (bruises, bumps, muscle pain) and Tiger Balm
Sanitary protection

To sleep well (and to avoid hearing your neighbor snoring)

Duvet or silk sleeping bag liner
Inflatable pillow
Travel Pillow
Eye Mask
Earplugs
Travel Mosquito Net

Hygiene (yes, even at the other end of the world a minimum of hygiene will be appreciated)

Foldable microfiber towels (also available for hair)
Toothbrush / toothpaste
Moisturizing cream
Misting spray
Cleaning wipes
Shower gel / shampoo – travel size
Hair brush / elastics
Deodorant
Travel gel and razor
Replacement lenses / liquid / glasses if you need them
Nail clippers / nail file
Pocket Mirror
Hand wash detergent (with brush)

Clothes (unless you’ll be staying in a nudist resort)

Underwear and extra socks
Pyjamas
T-shirts / light tops
Cardigan or light sweater
Fleece or a warm sweater
Jeans / shorts / dresses / skirts
Fancy outfit to go out
Sportswear
Large scarf (can be useful too when visiting temples !)
Windbreaker
Lightweight down jacket
Swimwear (can always be handy!)
Sunglasses / hat or cap
Good walking shoes
Sneakers
Flip-flops (to avoid walking barefoot at the hotel)
Belt
Umbrella
Laundry bag for dirty laundry

Useful items (remember your scouting days!)

Headlamp
Knife / multi-purpose plier
Carabiner
Lighter
Travel water bottle
Universal Phrasebook
Touristic guide
Map / GPS / compass
Sealed plastic sleeves
Sewing kit

To relax

Book or ebook reader
Magazines / newspapers
MP3 and headphones
Video game console
Notebook / pen
Deck of cards
Travel Board Game

To stay connected to the rest of the world (I know, we’re geeks)

Mobile + charger
Computer / tablet + charger
USB key
External hard drive
Camera + battery + charger + memory card + lenses + tripod
Camera (like GoPro) + accessories + battery + charger + memory card
Universal plug adapter

Secure your bag / suitcase

Padlock
Waterproof cover

You can print out this traveler’s checklist and tick each item not to forget anything!

On that note, we wish you an amazing trip 🙂