Weekend trip packing list

Documents and money

• ID card or passport
• Tickets or booking confirmations, saved offline
• Bank card and some cash
• Travel or health insurance details
• Keys and house instructions for whoever is watching your home

Clothes

• Underwear for each day, plus one spare
• Socks for each day
• Two or three tops
• One or two bottoms
• Sleepwear
• A warm layer or jacket
• A rain layer if the forecast says so
• Comfortable shoes for walking
• One slightly smarter outfit if you plan to go out

Toiletries

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Shampoo and body wash, travel size
• Skincare and sunscreen
• Medication and a small first aid kit
• Hairbrush and hair ties
• Razor and contact lens supplies if you use them

Tech

• Phone and charger
• Power bank
• Earphones
• Travel adapter if you are going abroad
• Camera if you do not rely on your phone

Bag and small extras

• Reusable water bottle
• Snacks for the journey
• Book, e-reader or downloaded shows
• Small bag for daily outings
• Bag for dirty laundry

Before you leave home

• Check the weather forecast
• Take out the rubbish and empty the fridge of perishables
• Close windows and turn off appliances
• Lock the door and check you have your keys