What to take in your bag for Los Angeles?
You’ve booked your plane ticket and the time of departure is fast approaching? After the joys of such a decision, comes the question of knowing what to put in your suitcase to go to Los Angeles. No need to panic, we have prepared a very complete list of the essential things to bring to make sure you don’t miss anything once you are there.
In order to leave no room for unforeseen events, it’s of course preferable to go through this list a few days before leaving rather than the day before departure, as you might miss some items.
Take the time to read and download it in order to identify the things that you absolutely must pack and that you might miss and that could make you lose time and money if you forget them.
You will also need to think about packing according to the type of accommodation you will be staying in, the different modes of transportation you will use during your trip, the climate and the season, as well as the activities you plan to do.
In order to help you prepare your suitcase, this checklist of the essential things to bring in Los Angeles gathers several categories: clothes, accessories, various objects… It will allow you to have a concrete vision of a typical suitcase for Los Angeles.
An advice, think of keeping some space in your luggage if you wish to bring back souvenirs or to make some clothing shopping on the spot.
Thanks to this travel list, preparing your bag for Los Angeles will be a real child’s play and you will just have to enjoy your adventure!
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SUMMARY
- Important hings to do before you go
- Essential documents
- Transport essentials
- Clothing and shoes
- Useful accessories
- Medication and first aid kit
- Activities and Useful Links (+ Printable checklist PDF)
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1/ Important things to do before you go
Prepare your travel itinerary
Apply for a visa (if necessary)
Make your vaccinations (if necessary)
Check-up at the doctor / dentist
Take out a travel insurance
Photocopy or scan important documents (passport)
Write down e-mail and useful phone numbers in your address book
Warn your bank about your trip abroad (if necessary)
Book accomodation for your first night (Do it now before everything is fully booked! Check the best hotels on Booking)
Download offline applications and maps for Maps.me
Download movies offline
Prepare your favorite music playlist
Turn off or turn down the heat of your house
Empty garbage cans
Water the plants
Give a copy of your house/car keys to a family member or friend
Close doors and windows
2/ Essential documents
Even before you buy your plane ticket, remember to check the validity of your passport: it must be valid for at least six months after your return date (for some countries) and have a blank page. Another tip: send your important documents to a secondary email in case you lose them.
Passport
ID card
Plane or train ticket (have a paper copy just in case)
Reservation documents (e-ticket, train ticket, hotel reservation)
Visa (if necessary)
International driver’s license, if you wish to rent a car
Health insurance card
Travel insurance
Credit card
Cash
Useful numbers in case of emergency
Itinerary and address of your accommodation (hotel / AirBnB / camping)
Vaccination certificate
Diving license, sailing license, etc.
Some business cards with your contact information, email, blog, website
3/ Transport essentials
The little things to have with you at all times during the flight or the trip by train or bus:
Phone and charger
Book / Magazine / Kindle / Travel Guide
MP3 player
Chewing gum
Pen + notepad
Travel pillow (my favorite)
Sleep mask (my favorite)
Earplugs
Snacks / sandwich
Small water bottle
Nasal ointment for dry nose
Sunglasses
Glasses case
Watch
Hand sanitizer
Disposable face mask
Tissues
Motion sickness medication
4/ Backpack & luggage
Waterproof dry bag (my favorite)
Handbag
Travel laundry bag (my favorite)
Carry-on suitcase (my favorite)
Travel bag (my favorite)
Luggage tag (my favorite)
Travel Packing Organizers (my favorite)
Rain cover for backpack (my favorite)
Zippered carry-on bag
Shoe bag (my favorite)
Fanny pack
Lightweight foldable backpack (my favorite)
5/ Clothing and shoes
⚠️Good to know: Check the weather forecast for your destination a week before your trip so you can pack the right type of clothing.
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Socks
Underwear (panties, thongs, bras, briefs, boxers…)
Tank tops
Skirt ♀
Dress ♀
Pajamas
T-shirts
Long sleeve shirt (for her, for him)
Short sleeve shirt (for her, for him)
Polo shirt (for her, for him)
Sweatshirt / pullover (for her, for him)
Jeans
Lightweight pants (for her, for him)
Money belt (my favorite)
Shorts
Jogging suit
Jacket / coat
K-way (for her, for him)
Windbreaker (for her, for him)
Hat / cap / beanie
Scarf / bandana
Swimsuit
Buff scarf (my favorite)
For shoes, you will have to choose according to the activities you plan to do:
Comfortable walking shoes
Shoes for going out (restaurants, bars, clubs…)
Flip-flops (for the beach, showers…) (for her, for him)
Hiking shoes (for her, for him)
Sandals (for her, for him)
Water shoes for walking in water (beaches, waterfalls, rivers…) (for her, for him)
Light trekking shoes (for her, for him)
Crocs
6/ Hygiene & Toiletries
⚠️Good to know: Make sure your pocket knives and other sharp objects are not in your hand luggage!
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Microfiber towel (my favorite)
Toilet bag
Portable Travel Bottles (my favorite)
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Dental floss
Soap
Shampoo
Facial cleanser
Nail clippers
Cotton buds (biodegradable)
Tweezers
Make-up
Deodorant
Comb / Hairbrush
Razor & shaving foam ♂
Biodegradable wipes (my favorite)
Toilet paper roll
Perfume
Makeup ♀
Contact Lenses
Contact lens product
Pocket mirror
7/ Photo, Video & High Tech
⚠️Good to know: If you have a drone, remember to check if it’s allowed to bring one!
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For photographers and videographers:
Camera
Lens
Memory card
Polarizing filters
ND filter
Extra battery
Charger + cable + plug adapter
Cleaning kit
External hard drive
USB key
Stabilizer
Drone (my favorite)
Waterproof phone case
Flash
Solar charger (my favorite)
Gopro (my favorite)
Waterproof case
Selfie Pole
External battery / Powerbank (my favorite)
Don’t forget:
Portable speaker
Ipad / Tablet
Laptop PC
External battery
Headphones or noise cancelling headphones (my favorite)
Useful apps to download before you go to Los Angeles:
AirBnB
Booking
Couchsurfing
Flush – Public Toilet Finder (Useful for finding toilets!)
Google Maps
Google Translator
Google Trips
Lonely Planet Guide
LoungeBuddy
Maps.me
Meetup
Tripadvisor
Uber
Whatsapp
XE Currency
8/ Useful accessories
The accessories you will take in your bag for Los Angeles will depend on your travel style:
TSA lock (my favorite)
Headlamp (my favorite)
Sleeping bag (my favorite)
Sheets (my favorite)
Swiss Army knife (not in the hand luggage!) (my favorite)
Travel clothesline (my favorite)
Powdered or liquid detergent
Clothes pegs
Spork (my favorite)
Ziploc bags
Lighter
Folding umbrella (my favorite)
Toilet paper
Mosquito repellent (my favorite)
Mosquito net (my favorite)
Sunscreen cream
Aloe vera gel
Waterproof pouch for smartphone
For hikers: GPS, map, compass, water bottle
Walking stick (my favorite)
Anti-sweat talcum powder (my favorite)
Beach towel (my favorite)
Sawyer water filter (must-have!)
Pills to purify non-drinking water
Mask, snorkel, fins
Diving accessories (gloves, dive computer, lamp, knife…)
9/ Medication and first aid kit
I suggest that you consult your doctor and dentist before leaving. Beware of unauthorized medication and remember to keep your vaccinations up to date!
If you have a treatment don’t forget to take your personal medication and your prescription if necessary (or medical certificate).
You can buy a first aid kit already prepared (my favorite).
Cotton buds
Tweezers
Round-tipped scissors
Pairs of single-use latex gloves
Bandages
Paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain
Sterile compresses
Disinfectant spray for wounds
Physiological saline solution in pods (wound cleaning)
Condoms and other contraceptives
For longer trips and higher risk locations, we can also add:
Sterile adhesive skin sutures (steristrips)
Rehydration solutions (in case of dehydration)
Water purification tablets
Water decontamination tablets (Aquatabs or Micropur)
Medication for altitude
Medication for sore throat
Anti-malarial medication
Survival blanket
Tick tweezers
Ointment against itching (antihistamine)
Probiotics for the stomach
Corticosteroid pills and cream
Analgesics (painkillers)
Survival blanket
Cold medicine (decongestant)
Biafine (in case of burns or sunburns)
Broad-spectrum antibiotics without a prescription
Anti-diarrhea tablets (immodium, smecta)
10/ Activities and Useful Links + Printable checklist
You can download the complete travel list in PDF format and print it by clicking here.
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Book now your activities in Los Angeles on Getyourguide:
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