What should I pack for international travel?

For international travel, always start with the essentials: a valid passport, visa documents, travel health insurance, and booking confirmations. Add climate-appropriate clothing, prescription medication, and a universal adapter. TripClip auto-generates a complete list based on your destination and trip type.

How far in advance should I start packing?

Ideally 2–3 days before your trip. This gives you time to wash and dry clothes, replace forgotten items, and avoid last-minute stress.

Can I customize my packing list?

Yes. You can add custom items to any category, remove items you don't need, and adjust quantities. Your list is saved in your browser so you can check off items gradually.

What is the standard carry-on luggage weight limit?

Most major airlines allow a carry-on of 7–10 kg with maximum dimensions around 55×40×23 cm, but limits vary. Always check your specific airline before flying — TripClip flags carry-on essentials separately so you can pack the bag that travels with you.

How does packing differ between summer and winter trips?

Summer trips emphasise breathable fabrics, swimwear, sun protection and lightweight footwear, while winter trips need thermal base layers, an insulated coat, waterproof boots, gloves and lip balm. TripClip auto-detects the destination's climate tier and adjusts the list accordingly.

What extra items do I need when travelling with a baby?

Add diapers, wipes, formula, a baby carrier, a portable changing mat, baby-safe sunscreen, a small medicine kit, sleep sack and extra outfits. TripClip enables a dedicated Baby & Family category once you mark that infants are travelling.

What should I never pack in checked luggage?

Keep valuables, prescription medication, a change of clothes, electronics with lithium batteries, important documents and house keys in your carry-on. TripClip marks these as carry-on items so they never end up in the hold.

Smart Packing Checklist

A personalized packing list based on your destination, climate, and trip type.

Climate-aware

We adapt clothing layers automatically to your destination's temperature and season.

Activity-aware

Beach, hiking, skiing or business — the list is tailored to how you actually travel.

Completely free

No sign-up required. Sign in only if you want to sync your list across devices.

Where are you going?

Search for your destination city

What does the packing list cover?

TripClip covers 9 categories and automatically adjusts each one to your destination's climate.

Before You Go

Travel insurance, passport validity, visa, bank notification

Documents & Money

Passport, ID, flight tickets, hotel bookings, travel insurance card

Clothing

Climate-appropriate outfits, layers, rain gear, sleepwear

Shoes

Walking shoes, sandals, formal shoes depending on trip type

Toiletries

Toothbrush, shampoo, sunscreen, deodorant, travel-size essentials

Health & Medicine

Prescription medication, first-aid kit, vitamins, motion sickness

Electronics

Phone charger, power bank, universal adapter, earphones

Carry-on Essentials

Neck pillow, eye mask, snacks, entertainment for the flight

Activity Gear

Gear tailored to your planned activities — hiking, beach, skiing

Packing guide by climate tier

TripClip places every destination into one of five climate tiers and adjusts your list accordingly. Here's what we add for each tier.

Hot climate (above 28°C / 82°F)
Swimwear, lightweight cotton clothing, wide-brim hat, SPF 50+ sunscreen, insect repellent and electrolyte powder are added automatically.
Warm climate (20–28°C / 68–82°F)
T-shirts, light trousers, a thin jacket and walking shoes take priority. A rain jacket is included for cooler evenings.
Mild climate (10–20°C / 50–68°F)
Layered outfits — long sleeves, a sweater and a light coat — plus waterproof shoes. A scarf is included for morning/evening swings.
Cold climate (0–10°C / 32–50°F)
Thermal base layers, a warm coat, beanie, gloves and non-slip boots are flagged as mandatory items.
Freezing climate (below 0°C / 32°F)
Ski set, waterproof outer shell, double-layer thermals, hand warmers, lip balm and snow goggles are added to the list.

Packing tips by trip type

Even the same city calls for a different bag depending on how you'll travel. These tips show how we shape the list around your trip style.

Beach & seaside trip

We add two swimsuits, a beach towel, waterproof phone pouch and a snorkel set. After-sun gel is included to soothe sunburns.

City break

Comfortable walking shoes, a compact daypack, a universal adapter and a reminder to download the local transit app are added to your list.

Hiking & trekking

Trekking boots, blister tape, a headlamp, a hydration pack, a lightweight first-aid kit and layered technical clothing are included.

Business travel

We add a smart suit, wrinkle-resistant shirts, business cards, a portable mouse and a laptop stand. We prioritise wrinkle-free fabrics so you don't need an iron.

Ski trip

Ski goggles, thermal ski socks, waterproof gloves, hand warmers and a moisturising lip balm are flagged as mandatory items.

Mixed & other trips

For festivals, weddings, honeymoons or food tours we keep the core list and let you tailor it with custom fields.

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Pick the city, month and trip length that's closest to yours, then edit the list as if you'd built it yourself.

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Ready guides for popular cities

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Packing lists for popular cities

Open a climate- and activity-aware packing list for any of these destinations in a single click.

Frequently Asked Questions

For international travel, always start with the essentials: a valid passport (check the 6-month rule), visa documents, travel health insurance, and a copy of your booking confirmations. Then add climate-appropriate clothing, any prescription medication, universal power adapter, and country-specific items. TripClip auto-generates a complete list based on your destination and trip type.

Ideally 2–3 days before your trip. This gives you time to wash and dry clothes, replace any forgotten items, and avoid last-minute stress. TripClip lets you save and check off items over multiple sessions so you can pack gradually.

TripClip covers 9 categories: Before You Go (pre-trip tasks), Documents, Clothing, Shoes, Toiletries, Health, Electronics, Carry-on, and Activity-specific gear. Each category is tailored to your destination's climate tier — hot, warm, mild, cold, or freezing.

Yes. You can add custom items to any category, remove items you don't need, and adjust quantities. Your personalized list is saved in your browser so you can continue checking off items until the day you travel.

Yes, the Smart Packing Checklist is completely free. Sign in to save your list across devices and share it with travel companions.

Smart Packing Checklist

Where are you going?

Smart Packing Checklist

Where are you going?

What does the packing list cover?

Before You Go

Documents & Money

Clothing

Shoes

Toiletries

Health & Medicine

Electronics

Carry-on Essentials

Activity Gear

Packing guide by climate tier

Hot climate (above 28°C / 82°F)

Warm climate (20–28°C / 68–82°F)

Mild climate (10–20°C / 50–68°F)

Cold climate (0–10°C / 32–50°F)

Freezing climate (below 0°C / 32°F)

Packing tips by trip type

Beach & seaside trip

City break

Hiking & trekking

Business travel

Ski trip

Mixed & other trips

Browse ready-made guides

Ready guides for popular cities

Packing lists for popular cities

Frequently Asked Questions