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Beach Vacation Packing Checklist

Use this cheat sheet to remind yourself of what you need to pack (beyond clothes, of course!).

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Accessories

done!
Beach bag
done!
Flip-flops
done!
Glasses and/or contact lenses, if necessary (bring an extra pair, too)
done!
Sunglasses
done!
Sun hat

Clothing

done!
Swimsuit
done!
Swimsuit cover-up

Equipment

done!
Alarm clock
done!
Batteries for small electronics and cameras
done!
Beach blanket
done!
Beach chairs
done!
Beach towels
done!
Beach toys
done!
Beach umbrella
done!
Camera (and film, if needed)
done!
Cell phone
done!
Chargers for your cell phone, camera, video camera, and laptop
done!
Cooler
done!
Fishing poles
done!
Flotation devices
done!
Goggles
done!
Hair dryer
done!
iPod and iPod dock
done!
Snorkel and fins
done!
Video camera

Health and Beauty Items

done!
Aloe vera gel
done!
Antibacterial wipes
done!
Body lotion
done!
Comb and brush
done!
Contact lens solution, if needed
done!
Deodorant
done!
Face cleanser
done!
First aid kit, including gas relief tablets, antacid, antidiarrheal medicine, antihistamine for allergies, bandages, candied ginger for motion sickness, mild laxative, non-aspirin pain reliever, thermometer in a hard case
done!
Floss
done!
Insect repellent
done!
Lip balm (choose one with SPF 15)
done!
Personal-hygiene items
done!
Prescriptions
done!
Razors
done!
Shampoo and conditioner
done!
Shaving gel
done!
Soap
done!
Sunscreen (pack at least one all-purpose sunscreen with SPF 15)
done!
Toothbrush
done!
Toothpaste

Miscellaneous

done!
Addresses of friends and family for postcards
done!
Books
done!
Healthy snacks, such as chewy granola bars, dried fruit, mini bagels, nuts, and pretzels
done!
Maps and directions (try randmcnally.com for maps, directions, and traffic information)
done!
Money (cash, ATM cards, traveler’s checks)
done!
Printouts of reservations, if applicable
done!
Travel journal
done!
Travel pillow and blanket
done!
Travel-sized detergent

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