Checklists
Checked Luggage
- Address book or address list for postcards
- Battery-operated alarm clock/radio
- Cell phone charger
- Duct tape
- Electrical converter/adapter
- Eyeglass repair kit
- Fold-away rain gear
- Inexpensive jewellery
- Luggage strap
- Mini sewing kit and lint brush
- Pen and paper
- Photocopies of key documents, such as passports
- Phrase book
- Portable smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector (check they’re working before you pack them)
- Resealable plastic bags
- Rubber door stop (for hotel room doors)
- Scarf
- Small flashlight plus spare batteries
- Snacks (but no fresh food such as fruits or vegetables if you’re crossing international borders)
- Spare pair of eyeglasses or extra contact lenses and solution
- Sports gear as appropriate
- Travel hairdryer (if needed)
- Travel iron or steamer (if needed)
- Umbrella
- Winter outerwear (if applicable)
