1. Airline Tickets. Does everyone have their flight tickets or e-ticket receipts. You can also print out your boarding pass 24 hours before your flight on the airlines website on domestic flights. Carefully review your tickets for any secondary airline changes because airlines might give flights to other airlines. Flying Tips Have the Airlines 800 #'s written down or in your cell phone.
2. Photo ID is a must ( 3 ID's are better especially when leaving the country: drivers license, valid passport and a birth certificate copy in case you lose your Passport. New Passport Rules
3. Make photo copies of all your documentation, front and back, for someone else to hold to access them later in an emergency (drivers license, passport, birth certificate copy & medical needs) Write down credit cards numbers with the banks 800 number in case they're lost or stolen.
4. Take 2 credit cards, some money & travelers checks and know where they're excepted.
   ATM locations if needed and have pin #s before you leave.
5. Do your laundry, tidy up your house & pay your bills before you Leave.
6. Know that your home is secured and looked after. Notify Police, who to call incase of emergency. Let trusted neighbors know your plans. If home is unattended, do all the necessary preparations. Make sure your mail & news papers are taken care of, refrigerator, pets, yard, plants & water shut off if needed, just to name a few.
   Traveling with Pets   House Sitter Service   Pet Sitting Service
   (Always tell someone you know your travel plans especially if traveling solo)
   Travel Insurance
7. Know your budget and what things will cost you at your destinations.
8. Know the exchange rates and where to get the best deals. Currency Converter. If you can, convert a small amount of your money in small denominations before you leave home to get familiar with each ones value and name.
9. Weather preparation (clothes and gear suitable for conditions) Recommended Gear or Outdoor Gear Check List and Camping List
10. Learn about your destination. Where not to go, local laws, Protect yourself & your valuables. Don't forget any permits that you might need. If you have a Digital Camera take a picture of your contact information and protect the image in case you lose your camera and someone finds it they will know where to return it.
11. All your gear has been tested, checked and is in good condition. Back Country Repair Kit - Recommended Gear Always bring extra batteries.
12. Language tools. Digital Translators
13. Necessary Vaccinations or Immunizations if needed. Portable First Aid Kit.  Sun Screen & Lip Balm Be aware of things that make you more sensitive to the Sun, like high altitude, vitamins, medication, alcohol & reflection from sand, snow or water.
14. Travel Restrictions, warnings, medical coverage & Travel Insurance if needed. Travel Advice and Tips (Make copies of any important medical prescriptions for someone else to hold that might be needed if lost)
15. All reservations confirmed before you leave. Confirmation numbers. (Flights, Rental Cars, Hotels & Tours) Remember that the credit card you use to rent the car might be covering you for insurance. Examine your rental car for damage before you leave.
16. Make sure everyone in your group is aware of all the travel plans and Itinerary. Maps & GPS updated with locations.
17. Cell Phone & charge cord. Check with your cell phone provider to see if you have coverage in the places you are visiting. Write down and input emergency phone #s into your cell phone of the places you're visiting (know your destinations 911#), hotel phone #, tour group phone #, car rental phone # & the airlines 800 # incase of flight changes, embassies, police, hospitals & your doctor to name a few.
    Travel Cell Phones and GPS Rentals   Wireless solutions for over seas
18. Packed everything into luggage to see if it fits. Standard carry on luggage size ( 22” X 14” X 9” for a total of 45") 40lb. limit, but, if it doesn't fit in the over head or under the seat, it will have to be checked in, so know your planes limitations on all your flights. Security Measures & Banned items  When you check in your bags make sure the tracking ticket has the name of the city of your final destination. Airlines. Nice Day Pack to carryon. Xlarge Rolling Duffle Bag (Never leave your valuables unattended and protect your belongings at all times) Pack your most important valuables (tickets, money, electronics, Cameras with extra batteries and charger, etc., ect.) in your carryon and label all your luggage with your name, address & phone numbers with a tag that is easily identifiable. Also place ID in side your checked in baggage incase the outside ID tag gets torn off. Also think about shipping your most important items ahead to avoid being lost by the airline. Baggage GPS Tracker
19. Get second opinions about your trip, destination and gear.
    (Make your own personal Check List)
20. Getting a good night sleep is so important when traveling, so be prepared, a sleepy head is no fun, plus, your alertness is not as sharp as it should be so be extra careful on your adventures. Sleep Foundation.org   -   Nutrition Products   -   Grocery Food Supplies
21. Remember to stretch regularly and walk around on those long flights. Bring note paper and a pencil to write to help pass the time. Bring an inflatable pillow & something warm to wear if wanting to sleep on your flight. Dress comfortably. I heard that Saline Spray can help make nasal passages feel clear and more comfortable or Breathe right nasal strips.
22. Wash your hands especially after touching common areas when traveling. Hand Wipes
23. Though planning each day of your vacation is important, you should always leave time on your trip to be spontaneous.
24. Make sure that your Sense of Humor is with you at all times and know that no trip will ever be perfect.
25. Get a haircut, clip you nails & be well groomed before you travel.
26. Not sleeping good, not eating good and being out of your comfort zone makes everyone a little more susceptible to irritations from travel mates. So be aware that this is usually unavoidable even on short trips. Talk about these moments before you leave. Stay safe and stay in control. Enjoy.  Car Travel Check List

Hotel & Motel Safety Tips by The Motel & Lodging Associtation
 

Lost Luggage
First notify the Airlines at the airport about your lost luggage. Then if you changed flights or Airlines during your flying, definitely and immediately call the airlines that placed the tracking ticket on your bag because they will have an easier time locating your luggage.
 

Protein Bars  -  Clif Nutrition Bars  -  Beef Jerky  -   Freeze Dried Camp Food
Cooking at the campsite for several people it's a good idea to know what meals everyone would like to eat. Know the recipes and make a list so that shopping for your food and ingredients is easy and less time consuming. Know where to shop at your destination. Have the right equipment to prepare the meal and serve it too.   Grocery Food Supplies
Make your own trail mix    Trail mix recipes     Group Recipes     All Recipes
 

You should be able to pack most of your important small gear into a Nice Day Pack and then the only bag you need to check in for flying is a Xlarge Rolling Duffle Bag for the tent, sleeping bag and other large gear depending on your adventure.Bring some Cargo Straps in case you need to strap bags to the roof of your sport utility that you're renting or using.
Always buy the fuel at a department store when your plane lands "Never fly with fuel in your bag"
Survival Books

Road Trip Check List
if Driving Your Vehicle Long Distance