Free travel checklist

Travel Electricity & Device Packing List

Every device, every charger, every adapter — checked before you leave. Tap any item to mark it done.

Plug type — Voltage —
How to read your device label Look for INPUT on the charger or power brick — not the device itself. 100–240V = safe everywhere. 120V only = North America only without a converter.
Device type Where to check voltage Typical rating
Phone charger (USB-C / Lightning)On the charger brick itself100–240V ✓
Laptop power adapterOn the adapter brick or cable label100–240V ✓
Tablet chargerOn the charger block100–240V ✓
USB-C GaN multi-chargerOn the unit itself100–240V ✓
Camera battery chargerOn the charger (not the camera)Usually 100–240V — check
Hair dryer / straightenerOn the device bodyOften 120V only ⚠
Electric shaver / trimmerOn the charging stand or baseUsually 100–240V — check
CPAP / BiPAP machineOn the device or power brickUsually 100–240V — check
Travel kettle / coffee makerOn the device bottomOften 120V only ⚠
A Computers & tablets
  • Laptop / notebook computerConfirm power adapter label says 100–240V before packing
  • Laptop power adapter / chargerVerify voltage rating; pack the right connector for your model
  • Tablet (iPad, Android, Surface)Charger is almost always 100–240V
  • Tablet charging cable & adapterUSB-C or Lightning — bring the right cable for your model
  • USB hub / dockUseful at hotels with few outlets — no power strip needed
  • External keyboard / mouse (remote workers)Bluetooth preferred — no cable or dongle to lose
B Phone & communication
  • Cell phone / smartphone
  • Phone charger brick (USB-C / Lightning)Almost always 100–240V — check the brick, not the phone100–240V ✓
  • Phone charging cablePack a spare — cables fail at the worst moments
  • Wireless charger / MagSafe padCheck the pad's own power adapter for 100–240V
  • Backup / second phone
  • SIM adapter / eSIM setup confirmedSet up international plan or local eSIM before departure
C Camera & photography
  • Camera body (DSLR / mirrorless / compact)
  • Camera battery chargerCheck the charger label — most modern ones are 100–240VVerify voltage
  • Spare camera batteries (fully charged)Lithium batteries go in carry-on, not checked luggageCarry-on
  • Action camera (GoPro etc.) + USB-C chargerCharger is USB-C — almost always 100–240V
  • Drone + charging hubDrone batteries must travel in carry-on; check country entry rulesCarry-on
  • Memory cards (formatted and labelled)
D Entertainment & audio
  • Wireless earbuds / AirPods + charging caseCase charges via USB-C or Lightning — safe anywhere
  • Over-ear headphones + charging cable
  • E-reader (Kindle, Kobo etc.) + chargerUSB charger is 100–240V
  • Bluetooth speaker + USB-C cable
  • Portable gaming console (Switch, Steam Deck) + chargerUSB-C charging — 100–240V adapter
  • Smartwatch / fitness tracker + chargerProprietary charging cables are easy to forget — pack with watch
1 Adapters
  • Universal travel adapter (Types A/B/C/G/I)Covers most countries — one adapter for most trips
  • Destination-specific adapter (if not universal)Type G for UK/HK/Singapore · Type C/F for Europe · Type I for Australia
  • Second adapter (for couples / families)One adapter per person charging simultaneously is ideal
  • Step-down voltage converter — ONLY if you have a 120V-only deviceSkip if all your devices are 100–240V; converters are heavy and unnecessary for modern electronicsRarely needed
2 Charging & cables
  • GaN multi-port USB-C charger (65W–140W)Charges phone + laptop + tablet from one outlet
  • Power bank / portable chargerMust be under 100Wh for flights; 20,000mAh ≈ 74Wh — check the labelCarry-on only
  • USB-C to USB-C cable (1–1.5 m, 100W rated)One good cable charges phone, tablet and laptop
  • USB-A to USB-C adapterFor older outlets and chargers
  • Lightning to USB-C cable (older iPhone / iPad)
  • Multi-port USB charging hub (wall-plug style)Gives extra ports without a power strip — hotel and cruise-safe
  • Micro-USB cable (older devices, some cameras)
Power bank flight rules (2026) Under 100Wh (most 20,000mAh banks): ✓ carry-on allowed · 100–160Wh: carry-on only with airline approval · Over 160Wh: banned from all flights. Check your bank's Wh rating printed on the label.
⚠ Most hair appliances are 120V only — the #1 travel electrical mistake Plugging a 120V-only hair dryer into 220–240V destroys it instantly and can cause a fire. Always check the device body for the voltage rating before packing.
1 Hair appliances
  • Hair dryer — confirmed dual voltage (100–240V)?If not: leave it home; hotels almost always provide one⚠ Check first
  • Hair straightener / flat iron — confirmed dual voltage?GHD and most travel straighteners are 100–240V; cheap ones often aren't⚠ Check first
  • Curling iron / wand — confirmed dual voltage?Many curling irons are 120V only even when labelled "travel"⚠ Check first
  • Dyson Airwrap / Supersonic / AirstraitModels sold after 2021 are generally 100–240V — check the label near the power cord⚠ Check first
2 Shaving & other grooming
  • Electric shaver / trimmer + charging cableMost Philips and Braun chargers are 100–240V — check the baseVerify voltage
  • Electric toothbrush + charging standMost modern Oral-B and Sonicare are 100–240V
  • Water flosser (Waterpik etc.)Many are 100–240V but check the adapter; corded models may be 120V onlyVerify voltage
  • Face massager / LED mask / skincare deviceBeauty devices vary widely — check the power adapterVerify voltage
Good news: most modern medical devices are 100–240V CPAP, nebulisers, and insulin pump chargers built after ~2015 are almost all dual voltage. Still verify the label on yours and contact the manufacturer if it says 120V only.
1 Sleep & breathing
  • CPAP / BiPAP machineMost modern units: 100–240V; confirm on the device label
  • CPAP power adapter / cordSome models need a specific travel power cord — check yours
  • Distilled water for CPAP humidifierNot always available at destination; buy at pharmacy on arrival
  • Requested bedside outlet from hotel / cruise shipMost rooms have limited outlets near the bed — request in advance
2 Other medical devices
  • Nebuliser + power adapterVerify voltage; bring a doctor's letter for securityVerify voltage
  • Insulin pump + charger / spare batteriesUSB-charged pumps are almost always 100–240V
  • Hearing aid + charger or spare batteriesRechargeable hearing aids charge via USB — 100–240V
  • Portable oxygen concentrator + adapterCheck airline approval in advance; FAA-approved models only on US flightsPre-approve
  • Blood pressure monitor + adapter
  • Baby monitor + charging adapterCheck the adapter voltage; request hotel room outlet near cribVerify voltage
  • Breast pump + chargerNewer electric pumps are usually 100–240V — check the adapterVerify voltage
✕ Leave these at home
  • Power strip / multi-socket extensionBanned in most hotels and on all cruise shipsBanned
  • Surge protector / travel surge stripAlso banned in hotels and cruise ships — use a wall-mount USB hub insteadBanned
  • Full-size hair dryer (unless confirmed 100–240V)Hotels and cruise ships provide one in every room
  • Power bank over 160WhBanned from all commercial flights worldwide — no exceptionsBanned on flights
  • Power bank in checked luggage (any size)All lithium batteries must travel in carry-onCarry-on only
  • 120V-only appliance without a converterPlugging 120V-only into 220V destroys the device instantly and can cause a fireFire risk
  • Heavy step-down transformer (if all devices are 100–240V)Dead weight if your devices are all dual voltage
  • Loose or damaged batteriesDamaged lithium batteries can catch fire; store in protective cases
1 Before you leave home
  • All devices fully charged before leaving home
  • Power bank charged + in carry-on bagNot in checked luggage — lithium batteries must fly with you
  • Adapter accessible in carry-on (not in checked bag)You may need it at the airport before reaching your hotel
  • Spare charging cable in carry-onIn-flight entertainment and airport USB ports use your own cables
2 At the airport & in transit
  • Check outlet type at departure gate — airports sometimes mix outlet types
  • Use USB-A / USB-C ports at airport seating — no adapter needed
  • Top up power bank before boarding a long-haul flight
3 On arrival
  • Test adapter in first outlet found — before you need it urgentlyA loose fit or sparks means try a different outlet or replace the adapter
  • Note outlet count and location in hotel roomMany hotel rooms have only 1–2 outlets; plan charging accordingly
  • Check bathroom shaver socket for small devicesUsually 110V/240V auto — suitable for shavers and toothbrushes only
  • Look up plug types for any day trips to neighbouring countriese.g. France to Switzerland means switching from Type E to Type J
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