Packing List
Basic packing list of items to cover most work trips.
Authors: David Hecker
Created: 12 Oct 2024 Last updated: 21 Jun 2025
Here's a starting point for a packing list that will cover all of the basics, and a few extras. As always, adjust according to your needs.
Basics
- [ ] Passport
- [ ] Wallet
- [ ] Phone
- [ ] Headphones (Wired)
- [ ] Headphones (Bluetooth)
- [ ] Laptop
- [ ] Travel bag
- [ ] Computer power brick
- [ ] Phone charger
- [ ] Travel plug
- [ ] Ear plugs
- [ ] LAN cable
- [ ] HDMI cable
- [ ] Snacks (e.g. energy bars)
Clothing
- [ ] Socks
- [ ] Underwear
- [ ] Swimsuit
- [ ] Cover-ups
- [ ] T-shirts
- [ ] Button-up shirts
- [ ] Shorts
- [ ] Jeans
- [ ] Sleep wear
Shoes
- [ ] Casual
- [ ] Smart black
- [ ] Flip-flops/thongs/slides
Camera Gear
- [ ] GoPro
- [ ] Nikon FM2
- [ ] Fuji XT-5
- [ ] Chargers
- [ ] Spare batteries
Remember
- [ ] Get roaming package for phone
- [ ] Inform credit card companies of travel
Helpful print outs
- [ ] Emergency contacts
- [ ] Boarding passes
- [ ] Hotel reservations
- [ ] Maps & directions
- [ ] Bank & credit card info
- [ ] Copies of passport & ID
Toiletries
- [ ] Toiletries bag
- [ ] Toothbrush and toothpaste
- [ ] Deodorant
- [ ] Mouthwash
- [ ] Powder (useful if it's hot)
- [ ] Sunscreen
- [ ] Hand sanitiser
- [ ] Shaver
- [ ] Electrolytes (tablets or sachets)
- [ ] Travel pack for flights
- [ ] Toothbrush
- [ ] Toothpaste
- [ ] Powder (small)
- [ ] Mouthwash (small)
- [ ] Sanitary wipes
- [ ] Essential medication
Medication
- [ ] Texa Allergy
- [ ] Advil
- [ ] Cataflam
- [ ] Norflex
- [ ] Prescription meds
Workout Stuff
- [ ] Heart rate monitor
- [ ] Bottle
- [ ] Workout towel
- [ ] Running shoes