Holiday checklist

This holiday checklist will help you check if you didn’t forget to pack all the things you need before going on holiday! It’s just a question of printing it out and checking before you go!

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Equipment
[ ] Battery charger [ ] Batteries [ ] Camera [ ] Cassette-/CD player [ ] Discman [ ] Flash [ ] Photo lenses	[ ] Mobile phone + charger [ ] Headphones [ ] Radio [ ] Travel alarm clock [ ] Video camera [ ] Walkman [ ] World band receiver

Car/Caravan
[ ] Booster cables [ ] Car manual [ ] Car repair tools [ ] Check the oil level [ ] Check the tyre pressures [ ] Check the caravan weight [ ] Dealer list car/caravan abroad [ ] Fire extinguisher [ ] Foldaway support legs + boards [ ] Green card [ ] Hitch lock [ ] Hitch weight gauge [ ] Inspection lamp [ ] Jack [ ] Power pack [ ] Pre-holiday car check [ ] Spare bulbs [ ] Spare fuses [ ] Spare oil	[ ] Spare parts [ ] Spare radiator liquid [ ] Spare water pump [ ] Spare tyre (inflated) [ ] Reflective jacket [ ] Road maps/atlas [ ] Roof luggage box [ ] Toll stickers [ ] Towing mirrors [ ] Tow rope [ ] Valid driving license [ ] Valid registration papers [ ] Warning triangle [ ] Wheel chocks [ ] Wheel clamp [ ] Wheel key [ ] Windscreen sponge [ ] Windscreen wash with antifreeze

Miscellaneous
[ ] Address book [ ] Adhesive tape [ ] Basic repair tools [ ] Brochures about holiday area [ ] DVD films [ ] Eraser [ ] Ear plugs [ ] (Spare) Glasses [ ] Glasses case [ ] Guidebook [ ] Glue [ ] Handbag [ ] Hipbag [ ] House keys [ ] Jewellery [ ] Stationery/envelopes	[ ] Paperclips [ ] Pencils/pens [ ] Pet accessories [ ] Pet food [ ] Plastic bags [ ] Rolls of film [ ] Safety pins [ ] Scissors [ ] Sewing kit [ ] Shoulder bag [ ] Spare keys [ ] Sunglasses [ ] Suitcases [ ] Telephone numbers: family/friends [ ] Telephone number: road assistance [ ] Telephone numbers in case of damage/theft [ ] Umbrella [ ] Watch

Eating/drinking/kitchenware
[ ] Bin liners [ ] Biscuits/sweets [ ] Bottle opener [ ] Bread [ ] Bread toppings [ ] Bread spreads [ ] Butter [ ] Can opener [ ] Cheese slicer [ ] Cutting board [ ] Coffee [ ] Coffee filters [ ] Coffee maker [ ] Coffee milk [ ] Coffee pot [ ] Corkscrew [ ] Cups/Mugs [ ] Cutlery: spoons/knives/forks [ ] Dish cloths [ ] Dish drainer [ ] Dishwashing bowl [ ] Dishwashing brush [ ] Dishwashing liquid [ ] Dressings [ ] Drinks [ ] Energy food/drinks/snacks	[ ] Food containers [ ] Garbage bags [ ] Herbs and spices [ ] Kettle (electrical) [ ] Kitchen spoons [ ] Matches/Lighter [ ] Milk [ ] Paper towels [ ] Plastic bags [ ] Plates [ ] Pot holders [ ] Pots and pans [ ] Salt [ ] Sauces [ ] Seasonings [ ] Scrub pad [ ] Shopping bag [ ] Soup (Instant) [ ] Sugar [ ] Tea [ ] Teapot [ ] Tea towels [ ] Thermos flask [ ] Water purification tablets [ ] Whisk

Bicycle
[ ] Cycle bags [ ] Cycle clothing [ ] Cycling routes [ ] Cycling shoes [ ] Helmet	[ ] Lock [ ] Pump [ ] Repair kit [ ] Spare parts [ ] Water bottle

Camping
[ ] Adaptors [ ] Air mattress [ ] Air pump [ ] BBQ grill [ ] BBQ accessories [ ] Beach equipment [ ] Bedding: Blankets/Sheets/Pillows [ ] Boat/Canoe [ ] Camping card [ ] Camping guide [ ] Camping toilet chemicals [ ] Canopy/Awning + accessories [ ] Cleaning cloths [ ] Clothes line + pegs [ ] Cool box [ ] Cooling elements [ ] Dust pan/brush set [ ] Extra tent (small) [ ] Extension cables [ ] Extension cord wheel [ ] Folding chairs [ ] Folding table [ ] Gas bottle [ ] Gas burners/ stove [ ] Gas cartridges	[ ] Ground sheet [ ] Ground stakes [ ] Guy lines [ ] Hammer/mallet [ ] Hobby materials [ ] Instruction manuals [ ] Jerry can [ ] Laundry bag [ ] Mirror [ ] Mosquito net [ ] Paddles [ ] Parasol + holder [ ] Peg remover [ ] Shovel [ ] Sleeping bags [ ] Sleeping mats [ ] Sports/Games gear [ ] Storm lines [ ] Tent [ ] Tent broom [ ] Tent pegs [ ] Tent poles [ ] Tent repair kit [ ] Torchlight [ ] Rope or string [ ] Washing powder/liquid [ ] Windbreaker

Children
[ ] Baby bath [ ] Baby carrier [ ] Baby cutlery [ ] Baby food [ ] Baby mosquito net [ ] Baby table [ ] Baby toiletries [ ] Backpack carrier [ ] Bibs [ ] Books [ ] Buggy [ ] Car seat [ ] Clothes [ ] Colouring/sticker books [ ] Coloured pencils/ crayons [ ] Cuddly soft toys/cloths	[ ] Diapers/Nappies [ ] Duct/electrical tape [ ] Dummy + holder [ ] Feeding bottles + nipples [ ] Games [ ] Highchair [ ] Name plate/ID band [ ] Sleeping bag [ ] Stuffed animal(s) [ ] Swimming armbands [ ] Toys [ ] Travel cot/crib [ ] Travel cradle [ ] Water shoes [ ] Wet wipes

Clothing/Shoes
[ ] Bath robes [ ] Caps/Hats [ ] Dresses [ ] Fleece tops [ ] Jackets [ ] Jogging suit [ ] Jumpers/Sweaters [ ] Nightwear [ ] Rainwear [ ] Rubber boots [ ] Sandals [ ] Shoes	[ ] Shirts [ ] Shorts [ ] Skirts [ ] Slippers [ ] Socks [ ] Swimwear [ ] T-shirts [ ] Tops [ ] Trousers [ ] Trainers [ ] Underwear

Healthcare
[ ] Antiseptic wipes [ ] Aspivenin venom sucking pump [ ] Blood group card [ ] First Aid Kit [ ] Gauze (sterile) [ ] Health Insurance Card [ ] Insect Repellent [ ] Laxative/ Diarrhoea Medicine [ ] Medication + leaflets	[ ] Medical data [ ] Painkillers [ ] Pet's medical passport [ ] Pet's vaccinations/health certificate [ ] Remedies for treating burns [ ] Tiger balm [ ] Travel sickness pills [ ] Vaccinations [ ] Vitamins

Don’t Forget
[ ] Ask someone to empty your mail box [ ] Ask someone to look after your house [ ] Ask someone to take care of your garden [ ] Ask someone to take care of your pet(s) [ ] Ask someone to water your plants [ ] Build up physical condition for active holidays [ ] Cancel newspaper deliveries [ ] Check current traffic information [ ] Check if your pets are welcome abroad [ ] Check the Foreign Office website for travel advice [ ] Clear the fridge [ ] Dispose of any fresh food/drinks [ ] Do the (groceries) shopping for when you return [ ] Empty kitchen waste bin to avoid smells on return [ ] Follow the news [ ] Leave destination contact number [ ] Leave destination address with friends/family	[ ] Leave spare keys with someone you trust [ ] Lock windows and doors [ ] Make sure your mobile phone is activated for use abroad [ ] Make sure your bank account balance is sufficient [ ] Set timers, to make your house appear occupied [ ] Pay due bills [ ] Phone home after arrival [ ] Put anti-ad stickers [ ] Put valuable objects/papers out of sight [ ] Switch your mobile phone voicemail on /off [ ] Turn off/down the heating [ ] Turn off gas/water/electricity [ ] Test electrical appliances [ ] Take any rubbish/old paper to local refuse site [ ] Unplug electrical appliances, except freezer/fridge [ ] Write down credit/debit card numbers

Documents//Money
[ ] Cash [ ] Credit cards [ ] Debit cards [ ] Discount cards [ ] Diving licence [ ] European damage claim form [ ] Fishing licence [ ] Foreign currency [ ] Itinerary/Directions [ ] Membership cards	[ ] Photocopies of documents [ ] Reservations [ ] Toll cash [ ] Telephone Card [ ] Traveller's cheques [ ] Travel insurance [ ] Valid ID cards [ ] Valid passport [ ] Visas

Personal hygiene/Toiletries
[ ] Aftershave [ ] After sun lotion [ ] Bath towels [ ] Beauty case [ ] Body lotion [ ] Comb [ ] Contact lenses [ ] Contact lenses box [ ] Contact lenses supplies [ ] Contraceptives [ ] Cosmetics [ ] Cotton buds [ ] Cotton pads [ ] Day cream [ ] Deodorant [ ] Dental floss [ ] Denture box [ ] Denture adhesive paste [ ] Lady shaver [ ] Eau de cologne [ ] Electric shaver [ ] Hairbrush [ ] Hairdryer	[ ] Hair elastics [ ] Lip balm [ ] Make-up remover [ ] Manicure kit [ ] Night cream [ ] Charger [ ] Ointment [ ] Other creams [ ] Razor blades [ ] Sanitary towels [ ] Shampoo [ ] Shaving foam [ ] Shower gel [ ] Soap [ ] Suntan lotion [ ] Tampons [ ] Tissues [ ] Toilet paper [ ] Toothbrush [ ] Toothpaste [ ] Towels [ ] Washing cloths

On the way
[ ] Trash bags [ ] Books [ ] Cassettes [ ] CDs [ ] Notebook [ ] Food/Drinks/Snacks	[ ] Towelettes [ ] Toiletries [ ] Plastic bags in case of travel sickness [ ] Crossword books/puzzles [ ] Phrase book/guidebook [ ] Magazines/newspapers

Hiking
[ ] Backpack [ ] Binoculars [ ] Canteen [ ] Compass [ ] Elastic cord [ ] Hiking boots [ ] Hiking maps [ ] Hiking socks [ ] Hiking sticks [ ] Nature guide [ ] Pocket knife

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