Travel Packing Guide: 40 Must-Haves & 10 to Avoid | Checklist

Launch into your upcoming journey with confidence using our ultimate travel packing guide! Explore crucial packing tips and must-have items essential for your travels. Our comprehensive checklist covers everything you need for a flawless trip, from travel-sized toiletries to tech gadgets, ensuring you're fully equipped. Discover our top 40 travel essentials and learn which 10 items to leave behind to enhance your travel experience for a perfect journey.
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0:00 Introduction to Smart Packing
0:37 Bags 🎒
- Carry-on Backpack amzn.to/3V2PzyN
- Waist Phone Bag amzn.to/49V4eR0
- Shoulder Laptop Bag amzn.to/3VbUu0G
1:44 Must-Have Items for All Types of Travel 🪪
- Passport and Visas
- Smartphone
- WiFi Travel Hotspot amzn.to/3wDVCzV
- Travel SIM card amzn.to/3Tn7EGA
- Slim Wallet amzn.to/49DZpM4
- Name Card
- Credit and Debit Cards
- Printed Itinerary
- Drivers License
- Travel Insurance
- Local Currencies
- Pen
3:33 Snacks 🥨
- Nutrition Bars, High Protein, Low Carb, No Added Sugar amzn.to/3P2Wzb2
- Dried Fruits amzn.to/4c2iRna
- Mixed Nuts - No Added Salt or Sugar amzn.to/3IsulCR
- Electrolytes amzn.to/3P5nR0O
4:10 Comfort Items for a Cozy Journey 🛌
- Inflatable Travel Pillow amzn.to/3UYc9J3
- Eye mask amzn.to/4c0Z0oE
- Foam Ear Plugs amzn.to/3wN7Vtt
- Collapsible Bottle amzn.to/3UZaoer
- Ziplock Bags amzn.to/3wFMACr
- Vacuum Storage Bags amzn.to/49GayvJ
5:13 Clothing 👕
- Compression Socks amzn.to/3TmrkKW
- Travel slippers amzn.to/48EmY5W
- Sunglasses amzn.to/431E78y
- Rain Poncho amzn.to/3P7lXN4
- Women Rain Jackets amzn.to/3P5OFxN
8:28 Safety Essentials 🔒
- Luggage Lock amzn.to/48PWgI0
- Hidden Safe Stash
9:35 Hygiene and Toiletries 🧴
- Containers for Toiletries amzn.to/48IIHK6
- Face and body wipes amzn.to/49TPstC
- Sanitizer with Wrap Carrier amzn.to/3SZFlN5
- Pocket Tissues amzn.to/3ImDLjm
- Lip balm amzn.to/49OngZm
- Face Moisturizer amzn.to/49X55jX
- Toothbrush kit 3-in-1 amzn.to/3uLPjcZ
- Solid Shampoo Bar amzn.to/3P4L2Z5
- Solid Sunscreen Stick amzn.to/49X4m2d
- Solid Laundry Strips amzn.to/49XKlZg
10:28 Health and Medicine Must-Haves 💊
- Sleep Aid Pills amzn.to/3TkKDUM
- Motion Sickness Pills amzn.to/3V23vZN
- Travel Pill Box amzn.to/4397VQL
10:57 Electronics 🎧
- Headphones amzn.to/3V0xFwL
- Headband amzn.to/49Wlvcj
- Power Bank amzn.to/4398gD1
- Slim Mouse amzn.to/4c0zcsx
- Car Phone Holder amzn.to/3wExsoS
- Car charger amzn.to/49BGBgn
- Bike/Scooter Phone Mount amzn.to/3P7AtUV
- Compact Shaver For Women amzn.to/4a0K5Jj
- Compact Shaver For Men amzn.to/48zFEnr
- Travel adapters US to UK amzn.to/3V1GGpp
- Travel adapters US to Europe amzn.to/3TjZqin
- Travel adapters UK, Europe and Asia to US amzn.to/3IsvFpj
12:35 Conclusion: Ready for Takeoff 🛫

[@grantw7]

Excellent tips. In my 20 years of world travel since retirement, I learned most of what said the hard way! As a teacher who taught video production your accompanying videos were spot on. As for the below cross-body bag comment, I board with it underneath my zipped up jacket. No gate agent is going to take the time to have me lift up my jacket!

[@Top_10_Den]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your travel wisdom and for watching the video. I am glad you liked it! Your years of experience add so much value to my gratitude and to this conversation.

[@roxxynyc1]

I work for an airline. A waist bag or crossbody bag DOES count as a piece. So during boarding all items must be consolidated to make ONLY 2 pieces. So please don’t tell people they can take 2 items plus a waist bag. False. Airlines are trying to be consistent.

[@Top_10_Den]

Appreciate the clarification, always good to have accurate information.

[@roseludeman]

As someone who's travelled a lot. Can you tell me if you have to declare snacks or other food items at destination or between flight change overs (for foods that's aren't forbidden)

[@Top_10_Den]

@roseludeman it really depends on the destination and the local rules. At the US border, all food, including snacks, must be declared at Customs. In Europe, animal products such as meat or milk must be declared, while others are permitted without declaration. Usually, if you have chocolate, an apple, or a pack of nuts, they seldom pay attention. However, if you're unsure, it's best to check the local regulations and use the red "Something to Declare" channel to explain.

[@doodledot1]

Apples and some nuts are not allowed into Australia.

[@ireneoku994]

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[@Top_10_Den]

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