Review criteria
- +Reusable checklist by category
- +Packed/not-packed check-off
- +Per-traveler or trip-type lists
- +Phone-friendly while packing
Packing List in Travel Planning
The Packing List is a copy-ready spreadsheet for travel planning that tracks items, category, packed status, per traveler. It opens unchanged in both Google Sheets and Excel, needs no add-ons or macros, and takes under 10 minutes to set up.
Last updated: August 2026
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What’s inside “Packing List”
Format: Starter CSV (column layout)Setup: Under 10 minutesColumns: 4
Pre-built column headers
- Items
- Category
- Packed Status
- Per Traveler
- Download the starter CSV — the column headers above are already in place.
- Open it in Google Sheets (File → Import) or Excel — no macros or add-ons needed.
- Rename, add, or remove columns so it matches how you actually work.
The file opens locally on your device — nothing is uploaded, and you own the copy outright.
Packing List
About this template
It is built for people who want results without another subscription: travelers who always forget something. It is completely free — copy it and it is yours to keep. Because it is a plain spreadsheet, you own your data outright and can shape every column to how you actually work.
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What to verify before choosing Packing List
Use the review criteria below to decide whether this template fits your workflow.
Often worth considering when
- +Travelers who always forget something
- +Families packing for several people
Pause before choosing when
- -Automatic suggestions by destination
- -Luggage weight tracking
About Travel Planning
Why people consider this option
- +Plan an itinerary, budget, and packing list in one shared sheet
- +Everyone on the trip edits the same live plan from their phone
- +Reuse the template for every trip instead of starting over
What to review before acting
- -No live flight or price data without a connector tool
- -Not a substitute for a booking or maps app on the day
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Questions people ask before copying a template
Does the Packing List work in both Google Sheets and Excel?
Yes. It is built with standard functions and no macros, so it opens and works the same in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel — on desktop or your phone.
Is the Packing List really free?
Yes, it is completely free to copy and keep. There is no account, paywall, or trial.
What does the Packing List track?
It tracks items, category, packed status, per traveler. The starter CSV lays out these columns in order; add totals or highlights with basic formulas like SUM once your data is in.