Packing List for Tournament Travel (2025)

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Last updated: September 3, 2025 · Tournament Checklist

In this guide:

How to use this list
The 9‑bag system
Tournament‑day kit
Flight‑day rules (batteries, liquids, meds)
Printable checklist
Original list (preserved)
References (Global travel authorities)

How to Use This List

Think in modules. Pack by category (documents, poker kit, tech, health) and stage (flight, hotel, tournament floor). Keep critical items in your personal item—not checked luggage.

Night before: lay everything out; morning of: re‑check documents, meds, and power. If something isn’t mission‑critical, it goes in checked luggage.

The 9‑Bag System

1) Documents & Money

Passport/ID, tournament registration/QR, hotel & flight confirmations
Two cards (debit/credit) + backup cash split in two places
Player rewards cards; insurance info

2) Poker Kit

Notebook + pen, small card protector, earplugs
Blue‑light glasses (optional), microfiber cloth
Card cap/hoodie/hat (venue‑rules permitting)

3) Tech & Power

Phone + travel eSIM/roaming plan; laptop/tablet (optional)
Cables (USB‑C/Lightning), multi‑port charger
Power bank(s) (carry‑on), universal plug adapter
Noise‑canceling earbuds/headphones

4) Health & Meds

Prescription meds in original labeled packaging
OTC: pain reliever, antacid, allergy tabs, electrolytes
Hand sanitizer, wipes, lip balm
Basic first‑aid: band‑aids, blister care

5) Hygiene

Toothbrush/paste, deodorant, travel‑size toiletries
Compact grooming kit, tissues
Laundry bag & a few zip bags (for snacks/ice/compression)

6) Clothing

Comfortable layers for the poker room A/C
Socks (extra), sneakers you can sit/walk in for hours
Sleepwear, swimwear (hotel), light rain/wind layer

7) Nutrition & Hydration

Refillable bottle (empty at security), electrolyte packets
High‑protein snacks: nuts, jerky, bars
Mint/gum for long sessions

8) Comfort & Recovery

Neck pillow (inflatable), eye mask, earplugs
Massage ball/mini roller, heat patch
Small umbrella; compact tote

9) Safety & Logistics

Hotel key duplicated in wallet + phone case
Local transport apps, offline maps
Emergency contacts & venue maps saved offline

Tournament‑Day Kit

Photo ID & registration band/QR
Small bills for tips, snacks, and breaks
Earplugs or headphones (follow venue device rules)
Electrolytes + refillable bottle
Light jacket/hoodie, chapstick, hand wipes
Notebook + pen; quick review sheet (push/fold, pay tables)

Always check the event’s published rules for allowed devices, apparel, and breaks.

Flight‑Day Rules (Batteries, Liquids, Meds)

Quick guidance: keep spare lithium‑ion batteries and power banks in your carry‑on; keep liquids in travel‑size containers; carry prescription meds in original labeled packaging.

Airline and airport policies vary by country. See the reference section for TSA/IATA/EASA/CAAS links and verify for your route.

Power banks: most carriers treat them as hazardous goods—carry‑on only; some set capacity thresholds—confirm with your airline.
Liquids: many airports still limit liquid containers in security lines; some have newer scanners and revised limits—check your departure airport.
Meds: bring a copy of prescriptions and keep them with you—not in checked luggage.

Printable Checklist

Carry‑On / Personal Item

Passport/ID, cards, cash split
Registration/QR, travel confirmations
Phone, charger, cables, power bank
Medications, sanitizer, wipes
Refillable bottle (empty), snacks
Hoodie/jacket, earplugs, eye mask

Checked Bag

Clothes (layers), extra socks/underwear
Backup shoes, toiletries (non‑essential)
Recovery tools, laundry bag

Original List (Preserved)

We keep the exact original wording below for transparency.

ID/passport, event app, registration confirmations.
Layers, comfortable shoes, hydration, snacks.
Power bank, headphones, chargers, note app.
Bankroll separation and daily limits.

References (Global Travel Authorities)

United States: TSA — What Can I Bring · Batteries — Batteries policy
International: IATA — Dangerous Goods (batteries) · DG FAQs
Europe: EASA — Passenger guidance
United Kingdom: CAA — What is allowed in baggage
Singapore: CAAS — Airport security & prohibited items
Australia: CASA — Dangerous goods & batteries
Canada: CATSA — What can I bring?
China (Mainland): CAAC — Civil Aviation Administration of China (see passenger notices)
Russia: Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) — Official site

Policies change. Always confirm with your airline and departure/arrival airports before packing.

Where the numbers on this site come from

This article is editorial. The reference sections below derive their figures from the cards, the dice or the pay table rather than quoting them, and each one shows the working: