Summer vacation packing list
Never again on holiday noticing that something is missing
Packing list summer vacation: These things should definitely end up in your suitcase.
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The summer holiday packing list puts an end to nasty surprises on holiday! Because with these things you are well prepared for your next trip and can relax and enjoy your time out.
The next summer vacation is booked and you can never decide what really has to go on vacation and what doesn’t? Do you already know that you will forget at least one important thing at home again? Not with this summer vacation packing list!
What travel essentials do you need for your summer vacation? What goes in the backpack and what goes in the suitcase? The search for a suitable case can now end here, because this is particularly popular.
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There are so many things to think about. We have put together a packing list for the summer holiday with the most important things for a relaxing break so that you can get through the travel preparations and packing your bags stress-free before your holiday. The following applies: Of course, the list varies depending on the destination and your own habits.
Do you love writing down and ticking off all the things you want to take with you on vacation? No problem! At the end of the article you will find the packing list as a PDF for downloading, printing and checking off conveniently.
Packing list summer vacation: the most important documents
Depending on the travel destination, you will need cash, your EC card or a Visa card that you can use to withdraw money worldwide. A hotel safe is a good way to keep valuables safe.
Your hotel does not have a safe?
Tip for cash: Take several envelopes with you, put your cash inside and hide the envelopes in the suitcase.
Tip for valuables: Hide your valuables in this one sunscreen bottle or in old or used laundry. Documents can be stored well and safely in this travel organizer.
You should also think about these things:
- Credit card and debit card (plus emergency number in case of card loss and card blocking)
- Some cash, possibly in foreign currency
- Identity card, copy in the suitcase
- Vaccination card, allergy pass if necessary
- Passport, copy in the suitcase
- health insurance card
- Certificate of foreign health insurance, copy in the suitcase
- Visa if required
- (International / national) driver’s license, if applicable, vehicle registration document or rental car documents
- if necessary, ADAC documents
- Contact details of the tour operator or travel agency (telephone number and email address)
- Accommodation contact details (address, phone number and email address)
- Tickets: train, train and plane tickets
- accounting documents
- travel Guide
- map/map
- Apps: offline maps and translator
- travel journal
- Waterproof case for travel documents
- Diving or sailing license
- Address lists for postcards, on paper or digitally
Packing list for summer vacation: the first-aid kit
It is always advisable to have a small first-aid kit with you on your summer vacation so that you don’t have to look for a local pharmacy just in case. In addition to remedies against mosquitoes/ mosquitoes and sunburn, you should pack painkillers in your suitcase.
Packing list summer vacation: cosmetics and hygiene items
Pack the hygiene items in small sizes for the summer holiday, this saves space and weight in the suitcase. Take enough moisturizer with you to counteract sun-stressed skin. You can pack normal sized shampoo and conditioner, you’ll need it for salt water for sure.
In any case, keep that in mind Guidelines for liquids in hand luggage. Only liquids with a maximum capacity of 100 ml in a transparent zip bag may be carried in hand luggage. Larger containers that are only partially filled are not permitted.
- Zip bag (for hand luggage)
- toilet bag (for her, for him)
- suncream
- After sun lotion
- Cream for body, hands, face
- lip care
- deodorant (for her, for him)
- Perfume (for her, for him)
- Tweezers to pluck eyebrows
- soap
- toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss
- Shower gel (for her, for him)
- hairbrush, Comb
- shampoo and conditionerpossibly. conditioner
- hair tie, bobby pins
- hairspray, hair gel
- contact lenses + Care
- nail scissors, nail file
- cotton swab, cotton pads
- razor (for her, for him), shaving cream, shaving gel, After shave
- make-up removal wipes
- Make up, mascara
- possibly. tampons, Tie and panty liners
- handkerchiefs
- travel detergent
- towels
Summer vacation packing list: clothes
Depending on the destination and climate, light clothing and something to wear in the evenings should be in your bag suitcase find place. If you want to go hiking on your summer vacation, there are appropriate outdoor clothing and appropriate footwear important.
Don’t forget yours for the joy of the sun sunglasses and a headgear.
- swimsuit, bikini, swimming shorts
- a dress, skirt
- Shorts (for her, for him)
- Long trousers (for her, for him)
- Belt (for her, for him)
- fleece jacket (for her, for him)
- sweatshirts (for her, for him)
- Tops, T-shirts (for her, for him)
- cloth (for the flight)
- raincoat (for her, for him)
- sarong, tunic
- pajamas (for her, for him)
- socks
- Underwear: boxer shorts, panties, bras
- Sun protection: cap, cap
- possibly sports gear: Sports bra, functional shirtsports leggings, sports shoes (for her), functional shirt, sports pants, sports shoes (for him)
- sunglasses
- Jewelry: Chain, earringswatch (for her, for him)
- Shoes: flip flops, sandals, slippers, sneakers (for her),
flip flops, sandals, slippers, sneakers (for him) - for hiking: trekking pants, Hiking and functional socks, walking boots (for her),
trekking pantsWalking boots (for him)
Packing list for summer vacation: bathing accessories
During a summer holiday on the beach you have to think about a few more travel essentials. These are packed particularly often:
Packing list summer vacation: technology and accessories
Holiday without technology? Hard to imagine if you want to take souvenir photos or videos from your summer vacation. Think of this:
Packing list for summer vacation: Miscellaneous
If you really want to think of everything, think about the following beforehand:
When packing, think about whether you really need everything. Is a rain jacket really necessary for a beach holiday or does it just take up unnecessary space in your suitcase? Do you absolutely need your MacBook or can you do without it for a few days? Do you really need ten outfits for a weekend trip or would you rather save the space in your suitcase for new achievements from your vacation?
The most important thing on vacation is you have a stress-free time and enjoy the holiday to the fullest be able. After all, it should be the best time of the year for you and you should always remember the moment afterwards.
If you forget something at home, you can probably do without it, or you can get it locally.
Here you will find the practical packing list for your summer holiday as a PDF to download, print out and check off:
Summer vacation packing list to print out
