Free tool · Updated 2026-07-02
Packing list generator
This free packing list generator builds a checklist tailored to your trip: tell it how long you're going, the climate, and what you'll be doing, and it lays out what to pack — grouped into essentials, documents, clothing, toiletries and more — with sensible quantities. Tick items off as you pack, or copy the list. No sign-up.
Essentials
Travel documents
Clothing
Toiletries
Electronics
Questions
How does the packing list generator decide quantities?
It scales clothing to your trip length, then trims it if you say you'll have laundry or are going carry-on only — because you re-wear rather than bring one outfit per day. Breadth comes from the climate and activities you pick: a cold city break and a hot beach week produce very different lists.
Is it free, and do I need an account?
It's completely free and needs no sign-up. Nothing you enter is stored — the list is generated in your browser as you change the options.
Can I edit the list or add my own items?
This web tool gives you a solid, tailored starting list you can tick off and copy. To edit freely, add personal items, save it as a reusable template and track what's still missing, use the free Alba app — this is the web version of what it does.
What should I always pack, whatever the trip?
The universal essentials are your phone and charger, wallet with cards and some cash, keys, any daily medication, and your travel documents — passport or ID (valid for the whole trip), tickets, and booking confirmations. The generator always includes these.
Track it, don't just list it
A list only helps if it tells you what you've forgotten. The free Alba app turns a list like this into a live readiness checklist: it keeps one “% ready” number front and centre, surfaces what's still missing, and can even pack your bag from a single photo. Save a list once and reuse it as a template for every similar trip.
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