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Home » Travel Packing Lists

Travel Packing Lists

A key to a successful trip is to pack the right things and in the right way. When it comes to packing, it’s never an easy choice what to bring and what to leave behind.  These are detailed travel packing lists for big trips where you want to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

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When you’re packing for a trip, do you ever wonder if you’ve got everything in your suitcase or backpack? Trust me, I feel that anxiety all the time and that’s why having a packing list handy is going to make things so much easier.

Must-Have Packing Lists

Packing lists will literally save your trip. Whether you’re in a hurry or have some time to prepare for a trip, a simple list will make sure you don’t forget anything.

Why You Need a Packing List

Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or not, a packing list is an essential part of the process. A packing list is essentially a simple breakdown of all the things you need to bring with you on a trip. These can be generic items that you have to bring on any trip but they can also be trip-specific. At the end of the day, the packing list is something that you refer to as you’re filling up your suitcase and/or backpack and serves as a reminder and final check to make sure you didn’t forget something.

How to Use a Packing List

Packing lists are organic and personal. After you get the template for a packing list, you can start molding it to who you are as a traveller. Here’s what you need to think about:

  • Differences between a male and female traveller –
  • Destination – Countries will play a part of what you need to bring. Think about sensitivity to culture, dress-code, and restrictions.
  • Duration – The principle of not over-packing is still valid but longer trips will always mean you need to pack more.
  • Climate and season – Weather will have a big influence on what you will bring
  • Format – Are you someone that likes things down on paper or do you prefer to have it on your phone in a note taking app like Evernote, or do you prefer to have it built into your trip planning spreadsheet like I do in my trip planning process.

The most important thing is that once you’ve created your version of a packing list, don’t forget to adjust it and constantly tweak it. This isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it kind of things.

Tip
You will inevitably forget something on a trip. These are the things that can easily slip your mind so when it happens, quickly add it to your packing list so you won’t forget next time.

Get The Ultimate Packing List

For the most flexibility, I’ve created the ultimate packing list in Microsoft Word format to be compatible for the widest number of users.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I modify this packing list?

Yes, this packing list comes in an editable Microsoft Word format so you’ll be able to edit it to your liking.

Can I print this packing list?

Yes, once you get access to the ultimate packing list, you can print it and have it with you for all trips.

Is this packing list free?

Yes, as long as you subscribe to be a Going Awesome Places Insider, you’ll get instant free access to the packing list.

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