Travel Checklist

Don't leave the house until you have yourself and your family ready to go! By taking a little extra time before you leave, you will avoid the stress and headache of forgetting those small, but important, items on your vacation. Prepare well now so you can enjoy yourself that much more later!

MUST HAVE:
Wallet and/or purse and cash (sometimes we forget the most obvious things)
Credit cards and/or traveler's checks (plus list of numbers of both)
Proper identification (driver license; for children, a school or sherriff ID - after all, if you get separated, often a child will not be released until you can prove this is your child)
Car and house keys (try to carryduplicate sets in a separate bag)
Eye glasses and/or contact lenses and proper cleaning solutions
Sunglasses
Watch
Medical insurance cards
Prescriptions and other medications
Itineraries, tickets and reservation confirmations
Maps and directions
Totebag or backpack for day use
Camera and film
Books and magazines for all ages
Toys, playing cards, small games
Flashlight and batteries
Binoculars for sightseeing (especially if going to the mountains)
Umbrella and rain jackets
Laundry bags and swimwear bags
Disposable wipes (or put damp paper towels in zippered plastic bags)
Pocketknife
Sunglasses
Travel alarm
Sewing kit
First-aid kit
Prepared foods, especially if renting a cabin or effeciency
Snacks/gum
Water/juice boxes, no-spill cups
Paper napkins/towels
Sheets, linens and towels, if needed for cabin rental

CLOTHING:
Outfits for each day (place kids' outfits for each day in zip-top bags)
Undergarments
Sleepwear
Accessories
Bathing suits
Hats
Outerwear in winter
Sportswear if needed

TOILETRY ITEMS:
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss and mouthwash
Deodorant
Combs, brushes, hair accessories, blow dryer
Shampoo and conditioner
Sunscreens and lip balm
Lotions
Insect repellent
Shaving supplies
Cosmetics
Nail clippers, scissors and emery boards
Tweezers
Cotton balls and/or swabs
Feminine hygiene items

FAMILIES WITH SMALL CHILDREN:
Car seat
Diaper bag
Disposable diapers
Changing pad
Baby powder and lotion
Zippered plastic bags
Wet wipes
Bathing supplies
Nursing pads and burp pads
Bibs
Baby food and spoon
Bottles, nipples and caps
Formula and/or juice
Pacifiers
Changes of clothing
Jacket or sweater
Collapsible stroller with canopy or umbrella
Front or back child-carrying pack, or sling style
Blankets
Waterproof sheets
Bathing supplies
Large plastic bags for wet clothes (can also be used as a changing pad in a pinch)

YOU MIGHT CONSIDER:
Room intercom
Night light
Radio/tape player, tapes, headphones and batteries
Frisbee, sports equipment
Guidebooks and brochures
Stain remover stick
Portable high chair or booster seat
Portable crib or playpen
Pillows
Outlet covers