MASTER CHECKLIST
Create a packing list for every family member on your smartphone so you can easily add or subtract based on variables like trip length and climate. Start with musts, such as medications, extra eyeglasses or contacts, and chargers/cords. Then list toiletries, basic clothing, underwear, and something to sleep in. Also include a first-aid kit (ibuprofen, antacid, antihistamine, bandages) and a charged external battery in case your phone is about to die and there’s no outlet (gasp!) nearby.
GET DOWN TO IT!
On your bed, lay out the clothes you’re considering bringing. Editing is much easier with clothes in front of you, says frequent traveler Erin Phraner, a senior video producer at BuzzFeed Nifty. Weed out whites (except for T-shirts), stain-prone fabrics, and any pieces that wrinkle. For adults…
