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Free packing lists and smart checklists built for families — tailored by trip type, family size, and the ages of your children.
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Free tools to help your family pack smarter — from interactive checklists to printable lists for every trip type.
Smart Packing Checklist
Our interactive checklist adapts to your trip type, family size, and duration. Tick items off as you pack — with per-person quantities calculated automatically.
Travel Documents Checklist
Passports, visas, insurance, booking confirmations — a complete checklist of every document your family needs before you leave home.
Baby & Toddler Packing List
Everything you need when travelling with a baby or toddler — nappies, formula, sleep aids, buggy, car seat, and all the extras you'll be glad you packed.
Beach Holiday Packing List
Sun cream, swimwear, beach toys, and everything else for a family beach holiday — including the things most people forget until they're at the resort.
Hand Luggage Only Packing List
Travelling light with kids? This list helps you pack everything your family needs into cabin bags — with tips on what to wear and what to leave behind.
Road Trip Packing List
Snacks, entertainment, car games, first aid, and everything else you need for a family road trip — whether it's a weekend away or a cross-country adventure.
Family Travel Budget Calculator
Get a realistic cost breakdown for your next family holiday — flights, accommodation, food, activities, transfers, and spending money, all in one place.
Airport Departure-time Calculator
Enter your flight time and we'll work backwards through every stage — check-in, security, gate, and the journey from home — to give you your exact leave-by time.
Packing tips from real families
Start your list 2 weeks before
Add items as you think of them rather than trying to remember everything at once. A rolling list beats a last-minute panic every time.
Pack a separate kids' bag
Give older children their own small backpack with their entertainment, snacks, and a change of clothes. It keeps them involved and saves you rummaging.
Use packing cubes
One cube per person makes unpacking at the hotel instant and keeps the suitcase organised throughout the trip.
Pack a 'first night' bag
Put pyjamas, toothbrushes, and tomorrow's clothes in an easy-access bag so you don't have to unpack everything on arrival.
Photograph your packing
Take a photo of your packed suitcase before you leave. If anything goes missing, you'll have a record — and it helps you remember what you brought for next time.
Leave room for the return journey
Pack your suitcase only 80% full. Souvenirs, gifts, and holiday purchases always take up more space than you expect.
Related packing guides
The Ultimate Family Packing List
Our comprehensive guide to packing for a family holiday — what to bring, what to leave, and how to pack smarter.
Flying with Kids: What to Pack in Your Hand Luggage
Everything you need in your cabin bag to keep kids happy and comfortable on the flight.
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