WHAT TO PACK FOR A 5-DAY TRIP CHECKLIST

Choosing the best Luggage for your trip.

It is important to choose the right type of luggage to use for your trip as it needs to hold your belongings and keep it all safe. You will want to look for something that is made of quality materials that are tough, sturdy, and strong.

Some pointers of what to consider:

• Decide if you want a Hard Shell for durability or Soft Shell for flexibility for overhead compartments.
• Choose the right size to suit airline regulations
• Choose something lightweight with sturdy handles
• Must have tough and functional wheels
• Choose luggage with strong expandable zippers
• It is always great to have compartments for organization

Organize Your Stuff

Packing your bag neatly and keeping things organized can be a total nightmare for some people especially if you need to pack items for different activities. To make the process easier, make sure you use some packing cubes which keep your bag neat, tidy, and provide quick access to all the different things that you need during your trip.

When preparing your things to take on a vacation, make sure to pack as light as possible and only take the necessities with you by being realistic about what you really need versus what you want to take with you. The less you take, the easier your traveling experience will be.

To help you get organized, gather your luggage and everything you want to pack all in one place, say for instance pack everything you think that you will need on your bed so that you can see what you have, check all the items against your travel packing checklist and take out any extras that you don’t need.

Packing luggage for an airplane 

Clothing checklist that you would need for a 5-day trip

Packing clothing depends entirely on what sort of weather you will be expecting, for summer you will pack lightweight clothing to stay cool and in the colder weather you would pack thicker clothing to keep warm.

• 4 – 5 T-shirts
• 1 dress shirt
• A Sweater or fleece jacket
• 2 Pants and 3 shorts
• Jeans
• 1 – 2 Dresses or skirts
• Sleepwear
• Underwear
• Socks – wool socks are best for hiking
• Swimsuit or swim trunks
• Rain jacket, windbreaker or umbrella
• A good belt if you need one

Your Toiletry Bag Checklist

• Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash
• Toothpaste
• Dental floss
• Mouthwash
• Wash Soap
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Deodorant, cologne or perfume
• Hairbrush or comb, hair ties, and bobby pins
• Hair products like hairspray or hair gel
• Face wash and/or makeup remover wipes and q-tips
• Moisturizer or Lotion
• Makeup
• Feminine hygiene products
• Shaving supplies
• Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF
• Lip balm with SPF
• Scissors, nail clippers, and tweezers

Health Care Items checklist

• First aid kit (bandages, gauze, adhesives, etc.)
• Prescriptions medication and script refill if needed
• Pain and fever relievers
• Cold medicines and throat lozenges
• Diarrhea/laxative medicines
• Allergy medicine
• Sleeping medicines
• Antibacterial ointment
• Multivitamins
• Sunburn relief
• Insect repellent/mosquito net/sting reliever
• Motion sickness and/ or altitude sickness medication
• Eye drops
• Hand sanitizer or wet wipes
• Extra contacts, solution, and contact case
• Glasses and prescription sunglasses

Miscellaneous Items

• Cell phone
• Laptop or tablet
• Electronic chargers
• Voltage adaptor
• Film or memory card
• Emergency contacts
• Credit card or bank contacts
• Copies of passport, credit card
• Clothesline and detergent
• Sewing kit
• Stain Remover
• Comfortable walking shoes
• A hat or sun visor
• Scarf or bandana

Prepare and Pack your Carry-On Bag 

The next thing that you will want to do is prepare and pack your carry-on bag. For your carry-on luggage. To help you figure out how to pack a carry on bag for 5 days you can start by making a separate carry-on packing list for you to check your items against which will be items that you will need with you on your flight and any other essentials just in case your luggage is lost and for quick and easy access like:

• Travel Documents which is your Passport, visa, and ID
• Cash
• Credit and ATM cards
• Your Insurance cards like your medical and travel
• Your Itinerary
• Maps or directions for the area you are going to
• A Guidebook
• Books or an e-Reader
• MP3 player
• Headphones, preferably ones that have noise canceling
• Chargers for your devices
• A travel blanket
• A travel pillow
• Earplugs and an eye mask
• Disinfecting wipes and tissues
• Lip balm
• Change of clothes
• Toiletries, remember to keep within the regulations of how much is allowed
• Food or snacks
• Empty water bottle
• Prescriptions
• Valuables, such as your jewelry
• Camera
• Paper and a pen
• Glasses/sunglasses

Tip: It is always best to keep your belongings safe, especially your cash, bank cards, and travel documents. The easiest way is to keep them hidden and close to you is by using some sort of money belt. You may want to consider one with RFID protection to keep all your personal information safe.

Packing for a hiking trip

A checklist for packing a backpack for a 5-day trip

When packing a backpack for a 5-day hiking trip, it is best to know the area you will be hiking in. Things like the type of terrain, what type of weather to expect, and how remote is the location as this will affect the type of items that you will want to take with you.

When packing a backpack is best to put everything in its own individual bags by using packing cubes and zip lock bags which enables you to access them easily when you need them and they also help to balance your backpack out more evenly.

Items that should be part of your backpacking checklist:

• Backpack to fit all your gear that is waterproof
• Hiking boots or shoes
• A light tent
• Sleeping bag and sleeping pad or mat
• A headlamp with extra batteries
• A portable Stove and fuel
• Kitchen supplies like a cooking pot, spoon/fork, or a spork
• Knife
• Plenty of food, it is best to pack items like instant backpack meals, pasta with powdered sauces, powdered potatoes, nutritional bars, and dried fruit
• Water bottles and water-treatment supplies
• Small gear repair kit
• Waterproof Navigation: map, compass, altimeter, GPS device, personal locator beacon (PLB) or satellite messenger
• Sun protection: sunglasses, hat with a brim, and sunscreen
• First aid: including foot care and insect repellent
• Fire: matches, lighter, tinder, and/or stove
• A light emergency Shelter: carried at all times
• Toilet paper and a bag to put the used paper in when you’re done
• Two sets of clothing, you will be wearing a set of hiking clothes and pack one extra to hike in and one set to sleep in.
• Enough underwear for your trip
• 4 pairs of thick hiking socks
• Waterproof gloves
• Waterproof ski jacket
• Beanie
• Toiletries, all you need is toothpaste, a toothbrush, and a small pack of facial wipes
• A Camera for the amazing things that you may see

Packing for a road trip

A checklist for a 5-day road trip

When going on a road trip you can take a lot more things with you and you may need to depending on the size of your family, the location you are going to, and the type of accommodation you will be staying at.

When making a 5 day vacation packing list for a road trip, you need to have a few different checklists to make sure that your trip will be a success. You will need to have a checklist for your car itself, one for the items that you may need inside the vehicle, and then of course what to pack to take with you a checklist.

Your Vehicle Checklist

• Your vehicle is up to date with its services
• License and registration
• Your vehicle’s manual
• A copy of your car insurance policy and the relevant contact numbers
• Spare tire, spanner, and jack are in good condition
• A working fire extinguisher
• Your roadside emergency kit is stocked with
  • Battery Booster Cables,
  • Two Light Sticks,
  • Reflective Vest,
  • Emergency Rain Poncho,
  • Warning triangle,
  • whistle,
  • Tire Pressure Gauge,
  • Window Breaker etc.

Inside Your Vehicle Checklist

• Paper maps for the times there is no cell service
• A notebook, pen, and pencil
• Spare money for road tolls
• First aid kit with basic supplies such as band-aids, bandages, antiseptic, and safety pins
• Flashlight
• Bug spray
• Large Water Bottles
• Toilet paper
• Umbrella
• Bluetooth/Wireless hands-free kit for your mobile phone
• USB charger
• A great playlist
• A book or e-Reader
• Travel games to keep the kids entertained
• Snacks and refreshments
• Wet wipes

What to pack for a 5-day trip checklist.

First of all the best bags to use for a road trip are duffel bags as they are a lot easier to stack and squeeze into any car packing arrangement that you need. If you plan on stopping somewhere overnight, then pack a separate smaller bag with just your sleepover essentials and the clothes you will need for the next day so it is easy to grab and go.

While on a road trip it is best to wear clothes that are loose and breathable, and that you feel comfortable being seen in at stops. If you wear dark colors, it will be easier to hide dirt, stains, and wrinkles much better.

Packing for a road trip is exactly the same as packing as if you were flying on a plane, except with your toiletries, you will not have any restrictions on how much liquids and gels you are allowed to pack. Although you have the space to pack much more, it is not a good idea to pack too much extra because you probably will not wear the extra clothes but you will be giving yourself extra laundry to do when you come back home.

Coming up with a what to pack for a 5-day trip checklist depends entirely on where you planning on going to and with how many people there will be with you, what type of accommodation you will have, what sort of weather do you expect to have and what type of activities do you intend on doing. Always remember to double-check your list and try to not rush the process or you might forget something vital.