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Washington DC Trip Checklist
Prepare for a DC trip with museum passes, walking shoes, and weather gear.
🧾 Documents & Money
- ○Government ID/passport with 6+ months validity
- ○Printed itinerary and confirmation numbers
- ○Credit card + backup card in separate place
- ○Emergency cash in small bills ($50-100 in local currency)
- ○Hotel/Airbnb check-in details and address saved offline
- ○Travel insurance policy number and emergency hotline
- ○Copies of IDs stored separately from originals
- ○Loyalty program numbers for airlines and hotels
👕 Clothing & Shoes
- ○Weather-appropriate outfits (1 per day + 1 extra)
- ○Comfortable walking shoes (broken in)
- ○Lightweight jacket or layer for AC/weather shifts
- ○Sleepwear and underwear (one per day + 2 extra)
- ○Swimwear and cover-up (if pool or beach access)
- ○Dressy outfit for dining out or events
- ○Laundry bag for dirty clothes separation
- ○Hat or visor for sun protection
🧴 Toiletries & Health
- ○Travel-size toiletries in TSA-approved bag
- ○Prescription medications (original bottles + list of dosages)
- ○Sunscreen SPF 30+ and lip balm with SPF
- ○Reusable water bottle (empty for airport security)
- ○Motion sickness remedies (Dramamine, ginger chews)
- ○Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes
- ○Insect repellent (DEET or picaridin based)
- ○Contact lenses, solution, and backup glasses
🔌 Tech & Travel Tools
- ○Phone charger + portable battery pack (10,000+ mAh)
- ○Headphones/earbuds (noise-canceling ideal for flights)
- ○Universal adapter (international trips)
- ○Offline maps and translation app downloaded
- ○Camera or GoPro with memory card and charger
- ○Entertainment loaded (books, shows, podcasts, games)
- ○Kids tablet pre-loaded with movies and headphone splitter
🧯 Safety & Comfort
- ○Small first-aid kit (bandages, pain relief, antihistamine)
- ○Travel insurance details (if purchased)
- ○Snacks for transit days (protein bars, dried fruit, crackers)
- ○Neck pillow and eye mask for long journeys
- ○Reusable shopping bag for souvenirs or beach gear
- ○Ziplock bags (wet clothes, leaky bottles, snack storage)
- ○Emergency contact card with hotel address and local police
🔎 DC Essentials
- ○Reservation tickets for museums if required
- ○Walking shoes and blister care
- ○Government ID for certain attractions
- ○Light jacket (evenings can be cool)
- ○Map of National Mall and metro stops
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Washington DC Trip Checklist include?
This checklist contains 43 specific items organized into 6 categories: 🧾 Documents & Money, 👕 Clothing & Shoes, 🧴 Toiletries & Health, and more. Example items include Government ID/passport with 6+ months validity, Printed itinerary and confirmation numbers, Credit card + backup card in separate place.
How do I use this checklist effectively?
1) Copy the list to your free Honeydew account. 2) Review all 43 items and remove any that don't apply to your situation. 3) Add any personal items unique to your needs. 4) Share with family members to divide responsibilities. 5) Check off items as you complete them.
What is the recommended packing order for a trip?
Day 1-2: Gather documents (passport, tickets, insurance cards). Day 3-4: Pack clothing using the 5-4-3-2-1 rule (5 tops, 4 bottoms, 3 accessories, 2 shoes, 1 hat). Day 5: Add toiletries in TSA-approved containers (3.4oz max). Final day: Pack electronics and chargers in your carry-on for easy access.
How many days before a trip should I start packing?
For a weekend trip: 2-3 days ahead. For 1-week domestic: 5-7 days ahead. For international travel: 10-14 days ahead (allows time for passport/visa checks, vaccinations, and currency exchange). This list has 43 items, so budget 30-45 minutes to review and customize it.