7 Day Trip Packing List
Headed out for a week-long vacation or business trip? This complete 7-day travel packing list includes all the essentials you’ll need—clothing, toiletries, tech, documents, and extras. Designed to help you pack efficiently, travel light, and stay prepared for any activity. Includes a printable checklist for convenience.
✈️ One-Week Essentials for Stress-Free Travel and Exploration
👕 Clothing & Shoes
- 5 casual tops
- 2 dressier tops (for dinner or outings)
- 3 pairs of pants/jeans/shorts
- 1 pair of leggings or lounge pants
- 1 lightweight sweater or hoodie
- 1 light jacket or coat (weather-dependent)
- Undergarments (7 sets)
- Socks (7 pairs)
- Sleepwear (2 sets)
- 1 pair of walking shoes
- 1 pair of dress shoes or sandals
- Swimsuit (if applicable)
🧼 Toiletries & Personal Care
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Shampoo & conditioner (travel-size)
- Body wash or soap
- Razor & shaving cream
- Deodorant
- Hairbrush or comb
- Nail clippers, tweezers
- Lip balm & sunscreen
- Moisturizer or lotion
- Feminine hygiene products
- Personal medications
- Mini first-aid kit (band-aids, pain reliever)
📲 Electronics & Tech
- Smartphone & charger
- Headphones or earbuds
- Power bank
- Travel adapter (if international)
- Laptop or tablet (optional)
- eReader or Kindle
📄 Travel Documents & Essentials
- Passport or ID
- Flight/train/bus tickets
- Hotel reservation confirmations
- Travel insurance info
- Emergency contacts
- Credit/debit card & some cash
🌏 Optional Items & Extras
- Book, journal, or travel games
- Snacks for transit
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunglasses & hat
- Laundry bag or packing cubes
- Compact umbrella
- Face masks & hand sanitizer
✈️ Lighter Version
🛍️ Carry-On Only Travel Essentials
- 3 mix-and-match tops
- 2 bottoms (pants/shorts/skirts)
- 1 dress or versatile outfit
- Lightweight jacket
- 1 pair of multipurpose shoes
- Compression packing cubes
- Refillable 3-1-1 toiletry bag
- Travel-size laundry detergent or soap
🏖️ Beach Trip Add-Ons
- Swimsuits (2)
- Flip-flops or water shoes
- Beach towel or quick-dry towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Beach cover-up
- Sunglasses + sun hat
- Waterproof phone pouch
⛰ Hiking or Nature Trip Add-Ons
- Hiking boots or trail shoes
- Moisture-wicking shirts
- Trail snacks (nuts, bars)
- Refillable hydration bottle
- Bug spray & sunscreen
- Basic first aid kit
- Lightweight backpack or daypack
🌍 Europe Travel Add-Ons
- Comfortable walking shoes (cobblestone-ready)
- Crossbody anti-theft bag
- Plug adapter for European outlets
- Printed copies of travel documents
- Travel-size umbrella
- Layers for varied weather
- Local currency for small purchases
👕 Clothing & Shoes
- 5 casual tops
- 2 dressier tops (for dinner or outings)
- 3 pairs of pants/jeans/shorts
- 1 pair of leggings or lounge pants
- 1 lightweight sweater or hoodie
- 1 light jacket or coat (weather-dependent)
- Undergarments (7 sets)
- Socks (7 pairs)
- Sleepwear (2 sets)
- 1 pair of walking shoes
- 1 pair of dress shoes or sandals
- Swimsuit (if applicable)
🧼 Toiletries & Personal Care
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Shampoo & conditioner (travel-size)
- Body wash or soap
- Razor & shaving cream
- Deodorant
- Hairbrush or comb
- Nail clippers, tweezers
- Lip balm & sunscreen
- Moisturizer or lotion
- Feminine hygiene products
- Personal medications
- Mini first-aid kit (band-aids, pain reliever)
📲 Electronics & Tech
- Smartphone & charger
- Headphones or earbuds
- Power bank
- Travel adapter (if international)
- Laptop or tablet (optional)
- eReader or Kindle
📄 Travel Documents & Essentials
- Passport or ID
- Flight/train/bus tickets
- Hotel reservation confirmations
- Travel insurance info
- Emergency contacts
- Credit/debit card & some cash
🌏 Optional Items & Extras
- Book, journal, or travel games
- Snacks for transit
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunglasses & hat
- Laundry bag or packing cubes
- Compact umbrella
- Face masks & hand sanitizer