Packing for a trip to Florida isn’t as simple as throwing your clothes into a suitcase; you’ll need to take into account the climate and current season, as well as where you are traveling and by what means. Driving down to Florida is much different than taking a plane regarding space and item restrictions. Planning to go the beach is different than spending the day at a theme park. Read on for advice on how to pack your bags for your trip, as well as what you cannot pack on an airplane.
The ultimate packing list for a Florida vacation
- 3-5 t-shirts or tank tops
- 2-3 shorts, capris or skirts
- 2 long pants or jeans
- 1 long sleeve shirt
- 1-2 sundresses
- 1-2 nightlife outfits
- 5-7 underwear
- 5 pair of socks
- 1 sweater, sweatshirt, light jacket
- 1 pair of sturdy shoes (wear to fly)
- 1 pair flip flops or flats
- 2 swimsuits
- 1 daypack
- 1 sarong or cover-up
- 1 hat
- Wallet & ID
- Travel documents
- Medications (daily, necessary, allergy)
- Headphones
- Gum or mints
- Sunglasses, prescription glasses, or contacts
- Chapstick
- Antibacterial wipes
- Fuzzy socks & flip flops
- Make up
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush
- Tissues
- Smartphone & charger
- Portable battery pack & connectors
- Camera & lens, charger, batteries (2), memory cards (2), & an external hard drive
- Lacrosse or tennis ball (perfect to eliminate back pain in flight)
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Brush & comb
- Hair ties and headbands – Humidity can do crazy things to your hair!
- Toothbrushes & toothpaste
- Moisturizer
- Shaving gear
- Any medications or contact lenses you require
- Lipbalm with SPF
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Refillable water bottle
- Fanny pack
- Beach bag
- Beach blanket
- Kindle or books
- Laptop and charger
- iPad
- Waterproof, sandproof iPhone case
- Neck pillow
- Packing cubes
- Travel size bottle of sunscreen
- Unscented antibacterial lotion
- Travel size toothpaste
- Travel size bug spray
- Unscented Lotion
- Cortisone, Benadryl, or anti-itch cream
- Superglue
- Eye drops (allergy or saline)
- Travel size contact solution (if necessary)
- Pain reliever (Tylenol, Paracetemol, Ibuprofen)
- Allergy meds (Benadryl, Claritin, Loratadine, other antihistamine)
- After-sun gel
- Immodium/Loperamide
- Neosporin or antiseptic cream
- Epi Pen if necessary (2)
- Bandaids, athletic tape & gauze
- Tums, Pepto Bismol, or antacid tablets
- Safety pins
- Butterfly bandaids
- Ace bandage
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