Are you getting ready for an exotic vacation, sightseeing, or just planning a weekend getaway? Not sure if you have forgotten anything while packing?
Let our checklist inspire you, which we always go through before the trip.
1. Important
- Flight tickets
- ID card / valid passport
- Driving license (note: international license may be required in some countries)
- Travel insurance
- Cash and a backup card (for exotic destinations, at least 1000€)
- European Health Insurance Card (note: does not provide 100% coverage of travel insurance in the EU)
- Electronic visas (e.g. for the USA, Canada, New Zealand)
- Electronic / printed accommodation and car rental reservations
2. Cosmetics and medicines
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Lip balm
- Bandages and plasters
- Disinfectant (alcohol/disinfectant wipes)
- Hand sanitizer
- Medication (painkillers, fever reducers, anti-inflammatory drugs, eye drops, ear drops, activated charcoal…)
- Regularly taken medications
- Sunscreen
- After-sun cream
- Perfume
- Hair gel
- Shaving necessities
- Insect repellent
- Deodorant
- Shower gel
- Shampoo, conditioner
- Nail polish remover
- Makeup remover / makeup removal pads
- Ear swabs
- Comb
- Hair ties
- Lipstick
- Tampons / sanitary pads
- Face cream
- Tissues
- Masks / respirators
3. Clothing
- Rifle
- Sneakers
- Beach / hiking sandals
- Hiking shoes
- Raincoat / umbrella
- Shorts
- Hiking pants
- Buff scarf
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Prescription glasses / contact lens solution
- Thermal underwear
- Socks / hiking socks
- Underwear
- Something to sleep in
- Cotton / hiking / merino t-shirts
- Hoodie
- Jacket
- Wellness slippers
- Running gear, if you go for a morning run
- Gloves / hat / scarf
4. To the water
- Swimsuit
- Quick-drying towel
- Beach blanket
- Goggles, snorkel, fins
- Water shoes
- Waterproof bag
- Phone case
5. Electronics
- Mobile phone and charger
- Power bank
- Adapter for sockets
- Spare batteries
- Bluetooth speaker
- Watch
6. Mobile apps
- Google Maps – offline maps / navigation (downloadable beforehand)
- Maps.me / Mapy.cz – offline maps of points of interest and hiking trails (downloadable beforehand)
- Here WeGo / Sygic – offline navigation
- Strava – running, biking, hiking
7. Mix
- Needle and thread
- Clothesline and clothespins
- Flashlight and headlamp
- Matches
- Adhesive tape
- Thermos flask
- Binoculars
- Victorinox pocket knife
- Inflatable neck pillow
- Nail file
- Scissors
- Earplugs
- Soap and sponge
- Detergent or laundry soap
- Book
- Eco-bag
- Car phone holder
- USB car charger
- Jewelry
- Clean plastic bags
- Hand towel
8. Practical food for travel even for the intolerant
- We classicists never give up on schnitzels and hot dogs (you need to pour out the water if you have it in the container) + sliced bread
- Vegetarian – gluten-free goodies work well on rice styrofoam, wheat/rice flakes, bananas, risotto, or quinoa in a bowl
- Energy / granola bars
- Empty water bottle (most airports already have water fountains)
- Food container / salads box
- Plastic multi-cutlery
- Vitamins
- Coffee
9. For camping
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mat
- Stove
- Pocket knife
