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Clothing & Accessories:
underwear/socks
t-shirts/tops
pants/shorts/jeans
sweater/rain coat/light jacket
scarf/hat
comfortable walking shoes
sandals/flip-flops
pajamas/sleepwear
formal wear/purse
airport outfit
swimwear and cover-ups
gym clothes
laundry bag
jewelry
sunglasses and case
Toiletries & Hygiene:
toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
q-tips/cotton pads
deodorant
shampoo and conditioner
body wash/soap
loofah/body scrubber
lotion/moisturizer
skincare
sunscreen
makeup
makeup remover/wipes
hair styling cream/ gel
hairbrush/comb
hair ties/bobby pins/clips
razor/shaving kit
nail file/clippers/tweezers
contact lenses/solution
glasses and case
feminine products
perfume/cologne
Electronics:
travel adaptor/surge protector
laptop and charger
camera, charger and sd card
steamer
portable fan
hair styling tools
phone charger
Miscellaneous:
ziplock bags
airtag for checked luggage
compression packing cubes
small quick dry towel
umbrella/poncho
insect repellent
TSA approved luggage locks
tote bag for shopping/day trip
Carry with You:
travel backpack/fanny pack
phone
portable charger and cord
ID/passport
cash/cards
insurance cards
travel documents/guidebook
reusable water bottle
gum/mints
chapstick
baby wipes
medication/tums
supplements/vitamins
first-aid kit/bandages/tissues
hand sanitizer
house/car keys
valuables
For the Flight:
travel pillow/blanket/pashmina
eye mask
ear plugs
snacks
book/magazine/playing cards
disinfectant wipes
headphones
pen for international custom forms
Before Your Trip:
check visa/entry requirements
check weather of destination
download airline app for easy check-in, flight updates & boarding pass
download MyTSA app to check wait times of security lines at US airports
notify bank of international travel
take photo of luggage and passport/ID in case they get lost
make sure liquids are in one quart-sized bag and no bigger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters
make sure you pack your ID/passport/cash/cards
record address of destination accommodations for customs
check-in, confirm airport, gate & flight status day of
if you park at the airport take a photo of where you parked
make necessary reservations
share location with trusted person as a safety precaution
download offline google map
