While I should be a professional packer by now, I still really hate it; so I’ve created the ultimate packing checklist (click to download a printable version) to make it as stress-free as possible. Working off a list helps prevent over packing and ensures you don’t forget anything important, so you won’t have that niggling worry or have to fork out for replacements at the airport.
PACKING CHECKLIST
TECH
- Chargers (phone, speakers, laptop, camera, battery back)
- Bluetooth speaker
- Travel adaptor
- Camera & memory cards
CLOTHES & SHOES
- Day clothes (sun dresses, tshirts, shorts, vests, skirts)
- Night clothes (jeans, dressy dresses, tops, skirts, shirts)
- Outerwear (jackets, coats, cardigans, waterproofs)
- Underwear
- Swimwear
- Shoes (sandals, trainers, heels, specific sports footwear or swim shoes)
- PJs
- Gym gear
ACCESSORIES
- Glasses (sun, reading & cases)
- Jewellery
- Hats
- Scarves
- Gloves
- Sarong
- Watch
- Day/night/beach bags
DOCUMENTS
- Travel itinerary
- Passport
- Driving licence
- Travel Insurance
- Map/guides
- Copies of passport and other important documents (either hard copy and stored separately or scanned on your phone)
OTHER/MISC
- Cash & cards
- Ear plugs
- Travel pillow
- Medication
- Toiletries
- SPF and insect repellent
- Hair tools
- Kindle/books
- Sewing kit/safety pins
- Luggage tags
- Batteries
I’ve started you off with the checklist above, or click here to download your own. Happy packing!
For more packing tips and tricks, you can watching my packing checklist video or read this post.
Photos: Bríd O’Donovan taken on location at the Radisson Bly Royal Hotel, Dublin
