Weekend trip checklist
What to pack for two nights: one bag, clothes for the forecast, documents and devices, plus route planning and a short walk-through before you leave.

[ ] Fix the plan: dates, travel, check-in
    When you leave and return, when check-in and check-out are. That decides what you can fit into the first day.
[ ] Save tickets and bookings offline
    A screenshot or PDF on your phone beats an email: connectivity disappears exactly when you need it.
[ ] Download the map and the route to your accommodation
    An offline city map, a pin on the address and a plan for getting in from the station. That is your first half hour.
[ ] Check the forecast and pack for it
    One outfit per day plus a spare top and one warm layer. Shoes: the pair you travel in, plus one more at most.
[ ] Fit everything into one bag
    For two nights a second bag is almost always unnecessary. If it does not fit, shorten the list rather than add luggage.
[ ] Pack a minimal toiletry bag
    Travel sizes, toothbrush, deodorant and the products you genuinely use. Hotels usually cover the basics.
[ ] Pack the medication you take
    Plus the basics: painkillers, plasters and an allergy remedy if you use one. A pharmacy is not always nearby.
[ ] Charge your devices and take a power bank
    On a short trip the phone is your map, ticket, wallet and camera at once. A dead phone breaks all four.
[ ] Check your cards and take some cash
    Make sure your card works in the destination country. Cash still helps in cafés, car parks and markets even where cards rule.
[ ] Take the documents this trip actually needs
    Passport or licence, insurance, booking. For a trip abroad, check document validity in advance.
[ ] Get the car ready: fuel, documents, route
    Check levels and tyre pressure, take your documents and a phone mount. Fill up before you leave rather than en route.
[ ] Pack a kit for the child
    Snacks, water, wipes, a change of clothes, a familiar toy and something for the journey. All in a reachable pocket.
[ ] Do a walk-through before you leave
    Windows, water, iron and hob, appliances unplugged, bin emptied. For two nights that is enough.
[ ] Take water and a snack for the journey
    Especially on a long journey or an overnight one. Cheaper and faster than hunting for something at the station.
[ ] Check what is open on Sunday
    Museums, cafés and shops keep shorter hours in many cities. Worth knowing before you go, not on arrival.
[ ] Save the accommodation contacts and a backup
    The host's or the desk's phone number, the address in the local language and a nearby café for an early arrival.
[ ] Leave room for what you bring back
    A bag packed to the brim on the way out becomes a problem on the way back. Leave a little space now.

Checklist from Unload: https://unloads.me/c/weekend-trip