I’m sure every traveler worries that they’ll forget to pack an important item before a long trip. Worry no more, this is a complete list of everything a person could possibly need while traveling.

General:

• Wallet/Purse
• Driver’s License
• Cash
• Traveler’s checks
• Credit and debit cards
• Phone numbers for canceling credit cards in case they are lost or stolen
• Health insurance card
• Passport
• Visas
• Vaccination certificates
• Maps
• Directions
• Guidebooks
• Itinerary
• Car rental and hotel confirmations
• Attraction tickets
• Airline/boat/train/bus tickets
• ID card
• Phone cards
• Address and phone number lists
• Coupons and gift certificates
• AAA card and other membership cards
• Photocopies of important documents
• Keys to summer house

Clothing:

• Shirts
• Pants
• Underwear
• Bra and panties
• Socks
• Shoes
• Pajamas
• Slippers
• Sleeping mask
• Swimsuit
• Suit or dress
• Tie
• Belt
• Jewelry
• Sunglasses
• Jacket
• Cap
• Raincoat, poncho, and/or umbrella
• If on a trip to a cold weather area, shorts and short-sleeve shirts in case of a heat wave
• If on a trip to a warm weather area, sweaters and long pants in case of cold weather
• Snow pants
• Boots
• Scarf
• Gloves
• Long underwear
• Baby clothes
• Diapers
• Bib
• Sandals
• Water shoes
• Lingerie
• Spare set of clothes, extra shoes, etc.

Electronics:

• Cell phone
• Cell phone charger
• Laptop
• Watch
• GPS
• MP3 player
• Headphones
• Digital camera
• Digital camcorder
• Memory cards
• Camera bag
• Film
• Extra batteries for all electrical items
• Portable gaming systems (Nintendo DS, PSP, Game Boy, etc.)
• Alarm clock
• Flashlight
• PDA
• CDs
• Wall socket adapter
• Portable DVD player
• DVDs
• Extension cords
• Walkie-talkies

Hygiene:

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Floss
• Toothpicks
• Mouthwash
• Soap
• Soap box
• Shampoo
• Deodorant
• Makeup
• Contacts
• Lens cleaning liquid
• Extra glasses
• Comb or hair brush
• Hair gel
• Lip balm
• Razor
• Shaving gel
• Hair dryer
• Curling iron
• Mirror
• Detergent
• Fingernail clippers
• Tweezers
• Cotton swabs
• Eye drops
• Towels
• Toilet paper
• Tampons
• Condoms

Health:

• Prescriptions
• Tylenol, Advil, cough syrup, cough drops, and other medication
• First aid kit
• Band-aids
• Wipes
• Tissues
• Suntan lotion
• Adhesive tape
• Thermometer
• Nasal spray
• Vitamins
• Insect repellent
• Water purifying tablets
• Motion sickness tablets
• Malaria medicine
• Sunburn cream
• Sleeping pills

Car Items:

• Antifreeze
• Motor oil
• Jumper cables
• Extra car keys
• Windshield wiper fluid
• Ice scraper
• Extra tire

Storage:

• Suitcases (bring an extra one for items you may buy)
• Backpack or knapsack
• Extra backpack

Outdoor Activities:

• Water bottles
• Compass
• Binoculars
• Swiss army knife
• Lighter
• Swimming goggles
• Mosquito nets
• Tent
• Sleeping bags
• Hiking or diving equipment
• Skis
• Beach towels
• Blankets

Food and Drink:

• Snacks (Chips, sweets, fruit, sandwiches, etc.)
• Chewing gum
• Food for grilling
• Baby food
• Plastic spoons, forks, and knives
• Cooler
• Ice pack
• Soda or other drinks
• Drinking cups
• Paper plates
• Bottle and can openers
• Cork screw
• Thermos

Leisure:

• Books or magazines
• Playing cards
• Travel games
• Toys
• Stuffed animals

Other:

• Formula
• Baby bottle
• Baby powder
• Pacifiers
• Foreign language phrase books
• Candles
• Pillows
• Bed sheets
• Earplugs
• Stroller
• Car seat
• Child seat
• Journal
• Pens and pencils
• Notepads or notebooks
• Business cards