Commonly Forgotten Items

Commonly Forgotten Items When Packing for a Vacation

(Because no one wants to spend their first day hunting for a phone charger or sunscreen)

Essentials

• Passport or ID (check expiration dates!)
• Travel documents (boarding pass, hotel confirmation, itinerary)
• Travel insurance card or info
• Vaccination records (if needed)
• Copies of ID and credit cards (printed or digital)

Tech + Accessories

• Phone charger + portable battery pack
• Charging cables for all devices
• Headphones or earbuds
• Travel adapter or voltage converter
• Power strip or USB hub (especially if staying with a group)
• Camera/memory cards if not using your phone
• AirTags or luggage tracker

Toiletries + Health

• Medications (daily + emergency like motion sickness or allergy meds)
• Toothbrush + toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Sunscreen + lip balm with SPF
• Razor + feminine care products
• Mini first-aid kit (band-aids, ibuprofen, etc.)
• Tweezers or nail clippers
• Hand sanitizer + wet wipes

Clothing Extras

• Swimsuit (even for city trips—you never know)
• Light jacket or wrap (for chilly flights or AC-heavy restaurants)
• Sleepwear + comfy socks
• Undergarments for the number of days (+1 extra). Keep one in a carry on!
• Flip flops or shower shoes
• Outfit for unexpected weather (rain, cold snap, etc.)

Travel Comfort

• Neck pillow
• Eye mask + earplugs
• Reusable water bottle
• Snacks for flights or travel days
• Book or Kindle
• Journal or travel notebook

Just in Case

• Small laundry bag or plastic bag for dirty clothes
• Safety whistle or personal alarm
• Extra bag for souvenirs or overflow
• Ziplock bags (for wet clothes, leaky toiletries, or beach days)
• Stain remover stick or wipes
• Travel detergent or wrinkle release spray