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🏝️ Vacation Packing List
A warm-weather vacation list: documents, a week of clothes, toiletries, tech, and the pool-and-beach extras. Built from the same shared item bank as every list here, so nothing gets forgotten between trips.
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| Category | Item | Qty | Packed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documents & money | Wallet | 1 | |
| Documents & money | Photo ID / driver's license | 1 | |
| Documents & money | Debit / credit card | ||
| Documents & money | Cash in small bills | ||
| Documents & money | Keys | 1 | |
| Documents & money | Boarding pass (printed or in the airline app) | ||
| Documents & money | REAL ID-compliant license, passport, or another TSA-accepted ID — US domestic flights, age 18+ | 1 | |
| Documents & money | Hotel / rental confirmations saved offline | ||
| Clothing | Underwear | 1 per day + 2 | |
| Clothing | Socks | 1 per day + 2 | |
| Clothing | T-shirts / tops | 1 per day | |
| Clothing | Pants, jeans, or skirts | 1 per 2–3 days | |
| Clothing | Sleepwear | ||
| Clothing | Sunglasses | 1 | |
| Clothing | Wide-brim hat or cap | 1 | |
| Clothing | Shorts | ||
| Clothing | Lightweight breathable tops | ||
| Clothing | One layer for over-air-conditioned rooms | 1 | |
| Footwear | Everyday shoes | 1 pair | |
| Footwear | Sandals | 1 pair | |
| Footwear | Water shoes for rocky or reef entries | ||
| Toiletries & health | Prescription medication in its original bottle | ||
| Toiletries & health | Pain reliever (ibuprofen or acetaminophen) | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Adhesive bandages + antiseptic wipes | ||
| Toiletries & health | Toothbrush + toothpaste | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Deodorant | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Shampoo + conditioner | ||
| Toiletries & health | Body wash or soap | ||
| Toiletries & health | Hairbrush or comb | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Razor + shaving cream | ||
| Toiletries & health | Glasses or contacts + solution | ||
| Toiletries & health | Sunscreen SPF 30+ — reapply at least every two hours | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Lip balm with SPF | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | After-sun lotion or aloe | ||
| Toiletries & health | Insect repellent | 1 | |
| Toiletries & health | Enough prescription medication for the trip plus a few spare days | ||
| Toiletries & health | Nail clippers + tweezers | ||
| Toiletries & health | Small first-aid kit | 1 | |
| Tech | Phone | 1 | |
| Tech | Phone charger + cable | 1 | |
| Tech | Headphones | 1 | |
| Tech | Power bank — spare lithium batteries fly in the cabin, never in checked bags | 1 | |
| Tech | Spare charging cable | 1 | |
| Bags & carry-on | Quart-size bag for liquids — 3.4 oz / 100 ml per container in carry-on | 1 | |
| Bags & carry-on | Luggage tags with your phone number | ||
| Bags & carry-on | TSA-accepted luggage lock | ||
| Bags & carry-on | One change of clothes in the carry-on | 1 | |
| Bags & carry-on | Neck pillow + eye mask | ||
| Bags & carry-on | Packing cubes | ||
| Beach & water | Swimsuit — two, so one is always dry | 2 | |
| Beach & water | Cover-up or beach shirt | ||
| Beach & water | Rash guard for long days in the sun | ||
| Beach & water | Wet bag for damp swimsuits | 1 | |
| Beach & water | Goggles | ||
| Beach & water | Waterproof phone pouch | 1 | |
| Kids & family | Autograph book + thick pen | ||
| Kids & family | Kids' medicine + dosing syringe | ||
| Kids & family | Wipes and hand sanitizer | ||
| Kids & family | Diapers / pull-ups and a changing pad | ||
| Kids & family | Swim diapers | ||
| Kids & family | Car seat or travel booster | ||
| Kids & family | Stroller or carrier | ||
| Kids & family | Comfort item or lovey | 1 each | |
| Kids & family | Tablet + kids' headphones, downloaded before you go | ||
| Kids & family | Spare outfit per child in the day bag | 1 each | |
| Kids & family | Night light | ||
| Kids & family | Snacks and drinks for the kids | ||
| Extras | Reusable water bottle | 1 | |
| Extras | Laundry sheets or pods for a mid-trip wash | ||
| Extras | Book, cards, or something for the line |
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Vacation Packing List FAQ
How much should I pack for a one-week vacation?
Underwear and socks for every day plus two, tops for every day, and bottoms for every second or third day. Two pairs of shoes cover almost any trip: one you walk in, one for water or evenings. Wear the bulkiest pair on the plane.
What are the carry-on liquid rules?
In the US, liquids, gels, and aerosols in the cabin go in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, together in one quart-size resealable bag, one bag per passenger. Medication and baby formula are exempt but should be declared at the checkpoint. Larger bottles go in the checked bag.
How do I stop forgetting the same things every trip?
The items that get forgotten are the ones still in use on the morning you leave: charger, glasses, retainer, toothbrush. Keep them as their own rows at the bottom of the list, and re-open the same sheet next trip instead of starting a fresh one — the builder saves your trips in this browser.
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