Ultimate Packing Checklist
Answer a few questions about your trip and get a complete packing checklist with quantities — clothes calculated from the number of days, essentials for your destination, weather and travellers, and carry-on rules if you are travelling light. Tick items as you pack and print the list.
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Printable Packing List Set
Printable packing checklists for beach, city, business, camping, ski, family and baby travel, plus a trip planner and a carry-on liquids guide.
- Beach packing list (PDF, DOCX)
- City break packing list (PDF, DOCX)
- Business trip packing list (PDF, DOCX)
- Camping packing list (PDF, DOCX)
- Ski trip packing list (PDF, DOCX)
- Family & baby packing list (PDF, DOCX)
- Trip planner (PDF, DOCX, XLSX)
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How the packing checklist is built
The generator starts with essentials everyone needs — documents, money, phone, medications and toiletries — then adds clothes calculated from the number of nights, and items for your trip type, weather and travellers. Clothes quantities use the number of days (nights plus one). If laundry is available, it caps clothes at seven days’ worth, since you can wash halfway through a longer trip. Tick items off as you pack, or print the list and keep it in your suitcase for the return journey.
Clothes calculation
| Item | Rule used | 5-night trip |
|---|---|---|
| Underwear | One per day | 6 |
| Socks | One pair per day | 6 |
| Tops | About 0.8 per day (re-wear some) | 5 |
| Bottoms | About one per three days | 3 |
| Going-out outfit | One | 1 |
| Shoes | One pair worn, one packed | 2 |
Adjust for your habits — if you exercise daily, add workout clothes; if you are attending an event, add the outfit and matching shoes. Packing clothes that mix and match in two or three colours lets you make more outfits from fewer pieces.
Carry-on only packing
- Check your airline’s size and weight limits for cabin bags and personal items.
- Liquids must usually be in containers of 100 ml (3.4 oz) or less, all fitting in one clear, resealable bag of about one litre — the rule in the US, UK, EU and many other countries, though some airports have relaxed it with new scanners. Check your departure airport.
- Wear your bulkiest shoes and jacket on the plane.
- Use packing cubes and roll soft clothes to save space.
- Plan to do laundry on trips longer than a week.
Checklists by trip type
| Trip | Key extras |
|---|---|
| Beach | Swimwear, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, beach towel, sandals, after-sun |
| City break | Comfortable walking shoes, day bag, power bank, umbrella, offline maps |
| Business | Suits, dress shoes, laptop and charger, backed-up files, business cards |
| Camping | Tent, sleeping bag and mat, head torch, stove, water treatment, first-aid kit |
| Ski | Ski jacket and trousers, thermals, gloves, helmet, goggles, lip balm with SPF |
Travelling with children and babies
For children, pack a comfort item, snacks, entertainment for journeys, their medicines and a spare set of clothes in your carry-on for spills. For babies, count nappies generously — 6 to 8 per day is a common guide for young babies — or plan to buy them at your destination. Check airline rules for strollers, car seats and baby food, which are often allowed in addition to normal liquids limits.
International travel essentials
- Check passport validity — many countries require it to be valid for several months beyond your stay.
- Check visa or electronic travel authorisation requirements for your nationality.
- Keep paper and digital copies of your passport and bookings.
- Pack a plug adapter for the destination’s sockets.
- Arrange a card without foreign transaction fees and a roaming plan or eSIM.
- Check health requirements and travel insurance cover.
Worked example
A couple takes a five-night city break in rainy weather with carry-on bags only. The checklist includes the essentials, six pairs of underwear and socks, five tops, two pairs of trousers, one going-out outfit, a light jacket and two pairs of shoes, the city items (walking shoes, day bag, power bank, umbrella), a rain jacket and quick-dry shoes, and the carry-on section reminding them to put liquids in 100 ml bottles in a clear bag. They add “camera” and “theatre tickets” as extras and print the list.
The night-before checklist
- Charge phones, power banks, cameras and headphones.
- Check in online and download boarding passes.
- Confirm transfers, parking or rides to the airport or station.
- Put passport, wallet, keys and tickets in one place by the door.
- Weigh checked bags if you are near the limit.
- Empty the fridge of anything perishable, take out the rubbish and set heating or cooling to away mode.
A last walk around the house — windows closed, taps off, lights set — saves worrying about it once you have left.
Packing tips
- Lay everything out before packing and remove a third of the clothes.
- Put heavy items at the wheel end of a suitcase.
- Keep medications, valuables, documents and a change of clothes in your carry-on.
- Take a photo of your checked bag and its contents in case it is lost.
- Leave a little space for things you bring home.
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Frequently asked questions
What should be on a packing list?
Documents, money, phone and charger, medications, toiletries, clothes for the number of days, and items for your destination and weather.
How many outfits should I pack for a week?
About seven days of underwear and socks, five to six tops and three bottoms, or fewer if you can do laundry.
What can I take in carry-on?
Most items, with liquids limited to 100 ml containers in one clear bag in many countries; check your airline and airport.
Can I add my own items?
Yes, type them into the extra items box.
Is my list saved?
No. Print it or copy it as text.
Does it work for camping trips?
Yes, choose Camping as the trip type.
How do I avoid overpacking?
Plan outfits around two or three colours, pack for no more than a week and plan to do laundry, and remove anything you packed “just in case” that is easy to buy at your destination.
Should I roll or fold clothes?
Rolling saves space and reduces creases in soft fabrics like T-shirts; fold structured items such as shirts and blazers, or use packing folders.