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Beach packing list: what to pack for a seaside holiday

A beach holiday is the easiest trip to overpack for: flip-flops weigh nothing, but five "just in case" kimonos do. The trick is a rotation of swimwear, serious sun protection and quick-dry everything.

This list assumes a week by the sea with hotel or apartment as a base. Generate your own to add your transport, the live weather forecast and custom items.

The list below assumes a 7-day trip, flying in and sleeping in a hotel.

The packing list

Underwear

  • Underwear×7
  • Socks×7

Clothes

  • T-shirts×5
  • Trousers×2
  • Shirts×2
  • Sweater
  • Light jacket
  • Pajamas
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Belt
  • Sun hat
  • Shorts×3

Toiletries

  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo
  • Hairbrush
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Lip balm
  • Nail clippers and tweezers
  • Skincare products
  • Perfume
  • Tissues

Medicines

  • Painkillers
  • Cold and flu medicine
  • Anti-diarrheal medicine
  • Probiotics
  • Personal medications
  • Plasters
  • Allergy medicine(e.g. antihistamine, cortisone)
  • Antiseptic ointment

Documents

  • ID card or driver's license
  • Payment card
  • Health insurance card
  • Wallet
  • Emergency contact list
  • Flight ticket
  • Passport

For the trip

  • Travel-size toiletriesLiquids in your hand luggage must be in containers of max 100 ml each.
  • Resealable liquids bag
  • Spare change of clothes in carry-on
  • Neck pillow
  • Ear plugs
  • Luggage tracker and lock
  • Power adapter

For the beach

  • Swimsuit×2
  • Flip-flops
  • Sunscreen
  • After-sun lotion
  • Beach towel
  • Beach bag

Miscellaneous

  • Phone charger
  • Earphones
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottle
  • Packing cubes
  • Laundry bag
  • Book or e-reader
  • Snacks
  • Daypack

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