Basic travel checklist
For a week long trip, the basics you’ll need include a streamlined, simple set of clothes and shoes, and a minimalist beauty kit. Keep your clothing in one color palette with tops and bottoms that all go with each other. Then add pops of color and interest with some fun jewelry and accessories. If your journey is longer than one week, just add some more tops and undergarments! ✈️
Basic travel checklist
Clothing
Keep your outfits in just one (or possibly two) color palette for easier coordination!
5 tops, styles depend on the weather and reason for travel
3 bottoms, styles depend on the weather and reason for travel
1 semi-formal outfit, like a dress or a suit
7 undergarments
7 socks/stockings
2 sets of separate exercise clothes including socks, if needed
2 sets of pajamas or other sleepwear
1 lightweight foldable jacket or other outerwear, climate-appropriate
foldable rain jacket
Accessories
3 pairs of shoes: one dressy, one pair sneakers for walking (and maybe can double as workout), and flip-flops and/or simple sandals for around your hotel room, pool or spa
2 bags: one roomy tote or backpack, and one smaller crossbody or clutch
Inexpensive jewelry
Sunglasses
A voltage adapter, for international travel
Toiletries
Toothbrush, toothpaste and floss
Soap, shampoo and conditioner
Makeup and makeup remover
Deodorant
A hairbrush and hair accessories such as bobby pins
Sunscreen
Face cleanser and moisturizer
Body moisturizer
Shaving cream and razor
Sanitizer wipes for hands
A few travel-sized laundry detergent packets, if needed
For Your Carry-On
Chargers for your electronics
Eyeglasses, if needed
A mini-medical kit: a pain reliever, bandages, topical analgesic and stomach medication
Prescription medication and vitamins, if needed
Travel papers, including passport if traveling internationally (also take photocopies of your passport), identification (and photocopies of your identification)
T.S.A. size-approved toiletries
Earplugs
Lip balm (helpful for chapped lips, common in-flight)
Valuables: jewelry, camera, tablet and/or laptop
Headphones
Neck pillow and blanket
One outfit
Melatonin supplement or other sleep aid (especially if crossing time zones to help with jet lag)
A water bottle (keep empty then fill it after security), if needed
Entertainment: books, magazines, iPad
A pen
Travel-friendly food: nuts, energy bars, whole or dried fruit, or a sandwich
