Build a packing list that actually fits your trip
Tell us where you are headed and who is coming along. You get a packing list built for exactly this trip, sorted by category and ready to check off.
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What actually matters
Most packing lists online are one-size-fits-all: the same 60 items for a cruise as for a camping trip. In reality four things decide what belongs in your bag: the destination and its climate, the season, the trip length and who is traveling. A week in Maui in late September needs different gear than three days in Chicago in April, and packing with a four-year-old is nothing like packing as a couple.
A few rules of thumb hold up on every trip: pack clothes for at most seven days plus one laundry run instead of the whole trip, keep one dedicated pocket for documents (IDs, bookings, insurance cards), and put everything you need for the first 24 hours in your carry-on. Traveling with kids, give each child a small bag of their own with entertainment for the ride.
Our generator applies exactly that: it scales quantities to trip days and people, factors in the season and climate of your destination, and works in specifics like hiking or baby gear. The result is a list to check off, not a list to cross out.
Frequently asked questions
Chargers and adapters, sun protection outside summer, enough medication for the whole trip, and copies of important documents. A second look at the tech and health categories almost always pays off.
As a rule of thumb: underwear for every day, tops for five to seven days, two bottoms, one warm layer, plus one set of rain protection. If you can do laundry, you need far less.
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