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Getting prepared to pack! Your first step may need to be those handy trial size containers and samples, and here's are some great websites for finding free or low cost "minis" perfect for traveling:
So many of us are in a hurry when packing that we forget to pack some important items, so here is a good list to help create your own packing list (and not forget all those minis just you just got for the trip!):
PACKING CHECKLIST
Latest copy of the PassPorter Guide Book
Don’t forget to let the Postal Service know to hold your mail!
Photo Identification
List of any advance reservations you may have with confirmation numbers
Leave a list of contact phone numbers & itinerary with someone at home (emergency)
Travel papers
Phone cards
Cell phone & charger
Ear Plugs, Ear-Planes
Young Kids favorite blankie or tote-about item
Credit card(s) & phone number listing in case misplaced or stolen
Turn down or off your HOT WATER HEATER
Check list for things to do before closing that door before you leave on your vacation
Make a list of items that are in your suitcase(s) in case they are lost
Ziploc Bags to store your “possible leak” items such as shampoo, mouthwash, lotions, etc. (also good for wet swimsuits, packing small items, clothing, snacks etc.)
Larger plastic bags for dirty laundry
Water shoes, sandals, extra pair of shoes (in case of rain), flip-flops
11x17 envelope with 2 card board pieces for park photos (for travel)
Hair care items
Hair clips/ties for putting hair up
Dental Floss, Toothpicks
Razors & shaving cream
Tooth paste & brush
Gum (you won’t see this sold in the parks)
Wet Wipes (for those oops moment & just general clean-up)
Soap wipes, Oxi-Clean wipes
Purell or other hand sanitizers
Powder or baby powder, Foot Spray
Sun block lotions
Insect Repellent
Mister Fan
Scissors (make sure you don’t put these in your carry on luggage)
Tape
Mini flashlight
Glow in the Dark necklaces or sticks
Camera, batteries, charger
Mini tripod
Calculator if you keep track of expenses or just need for general use
Air Freshener such as Febreeze
Spray & wash stain stick
Laundry Soap (if doing wash there)
Dryer sheets
Sports bottle, Britta Bottle
Roll of shiny new pennies for the Coin Machines (roll of quarters too!)
Small sewing kit for emergencies
Rain ponchos
Snacks, non-perishable food items if trying to cut back expenses
Fanny packs
Empty duffle bag or flat packing luggage for bringing back souvenirs
Stamps for postcards or letters
Pre-addressed labels
If traveling by car, you may want to take paper plates, utensils, paper towels, etc.
Eye Glass Repair kit
Eyewear Retainers (good when on rides and water parks)
Heating pad
First aid kit (see below) Prescription copy if on any meds
Other web sites with good packing lists include (in no particular order):
PassPorter's Club which has several customizable packing lists and packing worksheets available for printing.
There are a lot out there so if you have a favorite one, please post it!
It’s always good to carry a first aid kit of some sort when traveling. Here are some item ideas that fellow PassPorter travelers carry with them:
FIRST-AID KITS (WHAT TO PACK)
Prescription medications
Dramamine, Bonnie Tabs, or other motion sickness aid
Benadryl (especially for those with allergies)
Vitamin E
Aloe Vera for sunburns
Pepto-Bismol, Zantac, Tums, Antacid etc.
Immodium
Saline nasal spray
Eye Saline
Band-aids
Neosporin, Bacitracin, or other antiseptic ointment (Betadine Oint)
Pain meds (Excederin, Tylenol, etc.) or PM meds for sleep
Antiseptic wipes
Moleskin, blister bandage
Dermoplast
Powder, baby powder
Scissors
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Nail file
Iodine pad
Lip Sunscreen
Small Flash light
Insect repellent
Cotton swabs
Sudafed (or other allergy med if needed)
Baggies (sm)
Ice pack
Lactaid pills
Tissues
Anti-fungal cream
If you have something different in your first-aid kit that you think would be helpful to other travelers, please post!
Also another good idea for park travel would be to take a small baggie and put inside a few Band-aids, piece of mole skin, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment and any medication that will be needed (pain relief & antacids is always a plus) and keep this handy in your pocketbook, backpack or fanny pack.
Happy Packing!
Last edited by aliceinwdw; 06-15-2017 at 01:58 PM..
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you are a woman after my own heart! i spent the last 4 days online with my own "master packing list" coordinating it so i have everything covered. These links are fantastic! thank you.
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11x17 envelope with 2 card board pieces for park photos (for travel)
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Oh my! Great tip!!!! I will definitely have to bring this along for our next trip, considering I always have to purchase the park photos and then I have such a time trying to make sure they don't get damaged in transit.
Awesome lists!! But does anybody take a gps? Never losing a rental car in the parking lot seems like a great reason to take one. I am hoping to have mine before a *possible* Jan 06 trip.
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I will definitely have to bring this along for our next trip, considering I always have to purchase the park photos and then I have such a time trying to make sure they don't get damaged in transit. 
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