Ultimate Travel Packing List For Ladies

Have you ever felt that gnawing feeling like you forgot something only to land and find out that you did? Use this handy-dandy travel pack list to make sure you get never get that feeling again! Don’t be overwhelmed, the list is long and my daughter is making fun of me as I write it, and I can’t stop laughing! But seriously, if you follow this list, you won’t forget a thing!  Feel free to only include the things on this list that you know you will need. Moving on…

Essentials:

• Passport & Visas: If you’re traveling internationally.
• Personal Identification: Such as a driver’s license.
• Tickets or Boarding Documents: If required.
• Booking Details: For transportation, lodging, excursions, entries and transportation rentals.
• Wallet: With cash, debit / credit cards, insurance cards and other essential cards.
• Travel Insurance Documents: Especially if traveling abroad.
• Prescription Medications: In their original containers with a copy of the prescription.
• Electronics & Chargers: Phone, tablet, laptop, and the necessary chargers, especially a CAR charger, portable power bank, bluetooth speaker, portable hard drive.
• Adapters & Converters: If traveling to countries with different electrical outlets.
• Keys: For your home, car and airplane.

In-Flight Comfort:

• Snacks: Pack your favorites.
• Reusable Water Bottle: Stay hydrated throughout your journey.
• Travel Pillow & Blanket: For added comfort, especially on longer flights.
• Headset: We love our Bose headsets!
• Headphones or Earplugs: In case you want to listen to music, watch movies, or block out noise.
• Entertainment: Books, magazines, music devices, or loaded tablets.
• Gum or Mints: Helpful for ear pressure during takeoff and landing, and for freshening up before arrival.

“Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.” 

Clothing & Accessories:

• Comfortable Outfit: Depending on the length of the trip, you might want to wear or pack comfy clothes.
• Change of Clothes: Especially if it’s a overnight journey or you’re going to an event.
• Socks / Underwear / Bras: These are overlooked quite often.
• Warm Layer: For those of us who tend to be cold.
• Weather-Appropriate Gear: Umbrella, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, gloves, scarves, ear muffs.
• Shoes and Belts: A comfortable pair for traveling, and possibly an extra pair appropriate for your destination. Make sure your belts match your shoes.
• Activity-Appropriate Gear: Workout clothes and shoes, bathing suit, water shoes, swim cap, goggles, towel.
• Watch and Jewelry: Whatever matches the situations you will be in at your destination. Remember at least a sports watch and wedding ring, if you’re married.

Toiletries, Health and Beauty:

• Toothbrush / Toothpaste / Floss / Tongue Scraper / Mouthwash: Good health begins in your mouth.
• Makeup Remover / Cotton Balls: Proper skin care can’t be overlooked.
• Shampoo / Conditioner / Soap: Hosts will most likely include this, of course, but if you have a favorite one, you might want it along for your trip. We like to save space by just using shampoo as soap.
• Razor: With extra razors. You’ll be glad you have extras.
• Shower Gloves / Scrubbie / Loofah: Exfoliation doesn’t stop being important just because we are traveling.
• Shower Cap: In case you’re not washing your hair some days.
• Foot Scrubber: Gotta keep those heels in good repair!
• Comb / Brush: Whichever one you prefer.
• Cotton Swabs: Think Q-Tips.
• Nose Hair Trimmer: Really…who wants to see the unsightly?! LOL.
• Lotions: For face and body. Be sure to include cleansers and acne spot treatments, if necessary.
• Deodorant: We only want pleasant scents when locked up with loved ones!
• Perfume: See deodorant.
• Eyelash Serum: Long lashes will always come in handy. Those who have them know what we mean!
• Tissues / Toilet Paper: Especially when airplane camping.
• Matches: If you don’t know why, find out on your own! (Notice this is conveniently written below toilet paper and above wipes.)
• Flushable Wipes: Don’t need to explain this one!
• First Aid: Think Band-Aids, Neosporin.
• Gastro-intestinal: Think Pepto-Bismol, Tagamet, Tums.
• Pain Relief: Think Tylenol, Ibuprofen.
• Cold and Allergy Meds: Think Benadryl, Claritin, Albuterol, Nyquil.
• Eyedrops: Think Visene.
• Nasal Spray: Think Afrin.
• Supplements: What you take daily.
• Medications: Be sure to take the prescription along with you as well.
• Hand Sanitizer: Can be wipes or liquid.
• Lip Balm: Think Carmex.
• Makeup: Coverup, foundation, powders, brushes and applicators, pencils and sharpeners, eyelash conditioner, mascara, eyelash curler, lipstick or gloss, etc.
• Nails: Clippers, file, cuticle cutters and removers, nail polishes, individually wrapped acetone wipes.
• Blow Dryer / Flat Iron / Curling Iron / Glove / Hair products: For allll your hair needs should you have flown with the window open and the head scarf blew off! (Laughs are compliments of my daughter 😂😂😂 )

Miscellaneous:

• Camera: To capture memories, charger, extra batteries, memory card, card reader.
• Selfie Stick / Tripod: Some selfie-sticks come with a built-in tripod.
• AirPods: And charger.
• Binoculars: If you enjoy aerial sightseeing.
• Travel Journal & Pen: To jot down your experiences.
• Reusable Shopping Bag: Handy for shopping at your destination or for storing items during your trip.
• Sewing Kit: For the occasional mishaps.
• Lint Roller / Detergent / Stain Remover: Yes, they sell these travel-size.

Sleeping:

• Sleepwear: If it’s an extended journey or there are sleeping facilities onboard.
• Slippers or Socks: For added comfort. Think Fuzzy.
• Eye Mask: For taking naps.
• Ear Plugs: For a sound sleep.

Reading / Studying / Working:

• Guidebooks & Maps: If you’re exploring a new destination.
• Books / Magazines: Faves.
• Highlighters / Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener / Pens: For note-taking.
• Reading Light: For dark flights.
• Reading Glasses / Contacts with Case / Lens Cleaner: In case you can’t read this LOL!
• Language Translation Book or App: If you’re traveling to a country where you’re unfamiliar with the language.

Now you can travel and relax knowing you have eeeverything you need! Clear for takeoff!

Before you fly, always check the weight of your gear combined with the weight of your aircraft, fuel, and passengers to ensure you’re within the safe weight and balance limits. Also, adjust the list based on the nature of your journey, the specifics of your aircraft, and the regulations of the regions you’re flying to. Safe travels!

Did we forget anything? Is there anything you deem essential when you travel that isn’t already on this list? Please comment so we can add it to the list and so your fellow flyers can benefit!