Do you ever forget something important when travelling?
I’ve nearly made it all the way to the airport without my passport… not once, but twice. I’ve packed for a city break and arrived with zero socks. Another time, I forgot a toothbrush.
Not the end of the world, but annoying and absolutely unnecessary. That last time i forgotten the toothbrush, it inspired me to create a pre-packed toiletries bag. But the rest? They made me realise I needed something better.
Enter: The Master Packing List
I wanted to stop the chaos, stop the unnecessary spending, and (most of all) stop forgetting my essentials. So I made a master packing list.
It includes everything, from beachwear to cold-weather gear, tech, toiletries, and tiny things you always forget until it’s too late. I keep it on my phone (in Notes), and every time I travel, I tick things off as I go.
No more panic, no more airport purchases at double the price and it takes the stress out of packing (no more ‘did I forget my brush? did I pack panties?’). It’s my tiny sanity-saver and it might just work for you too.
My Ultimate Packing Checklist
- Tops 👚 and trousers/jeans 👖
- Skirts and dresses 👗
- Jumpers and hoodies
- Pjs 🛏 and underwear 🩲
- Socks 🧦 and tights
- Shoes and sandal 👟🥾👢🩴
- Handbag and backpack 👜🎒
- Jacket 🧥 and raincoats ☔️
- Scarf 🧣🧤
- Beanie hat 🫘
- Beach towel and bikini 👙🩱
- Snorkel 🤿
- Sun hat 👒🧢🌂
- Money and cards 💳
- Glasses 👓
- Shades 🕶
- Lip balm 👄
- Pen 🖊️
- Passport
- Wallet
- Keys
- Jewellery 🪞
- Charger, adaptor, cable 🔌
- Power bank 🔋 and cable 🪫
- Headphones 🎧
- Toothbrush and toothpaste 🪥
- Perfume and deodorant 🧼
- Floss 🪡
- Hair brush and comb 🪮
- Cotton buds 👝
- Make up and make up remover 👝
- Shampoo and conditioner 🧴
- Sunblock 🧴☀️
- Mosquito repellent 🦟
- First aid ⛑ 🩹
- Hand sanitiser
- Pain killers⚡️and other medicines 🏥 💊
In the end, it's all about saving time, money, and stress
Packing doesn’t have to be a last-minute scramble. A list won’t just stop you forgetting your passport (or socks), it reduces waste, stops overbuying, and gives you peace of mind.
One less thing to worry about before your trip, and one more way to enjoy the journey. ✈️
One less thing to worry about before your trip, and one more way to enjoy the journey. ✈️
