How to use TripKits: from first kit to packed bag

TripKits is built around one core idea: you build your packing lists once, then reuse them for every trip. This guide walks through the whole flow, from creating your first kit to standing at your front door with a packed bag and nothing forgotten.

Step 1: Create your first kit

A kit is a named, reusable list of items. Start with something you pack for almost every trip, like a toiletries kit or a tech kit. These are good first choices because the contents barely change from trip to trip.

In TripKits, go to Kits and tap New kit. Give it a clear name (e.g. "Toiletries" or "Tech & cables") and start adding items.

A few tips for building a good kit:

• Be specific. "Charger" is fine; "iPhone charger + EU adapter" is better. The more specific, the less you have to think when packing.
• Add things you often forget. The real value of a kit comes over time. After each trip, you can add the things you wish you'd brought.
• Keep kits focused. A Toiletries kit and a Skincare kit are more useful than one big Bathroom kit, because you won't always need everything from a big kit.

Step 2: Build out your kit library

Once you have one kit, the next step is building a small library. You don't need many. Even three or four well-maintained kits cover most trips.

Some examples to get started:

• Everyday kit: items you take on every trip without exception (passport, wallet, phone, headphones)
• Tech kit: cables, adapters, portable charger, laptop accessories
• Toiletries kit: travel-sized toiletries, medication, first aid basics
• Active kit: trainers, workout clothes, sports watch, gym lock
• Beach kit: swimwear, sunscreen, after-sun, flip flops, beach towel
• Work kit: laptop, notebook, business cards, presentation clicker

You won't use all of them on every trip. That's the point. You pick and choose.

Step 3: Create a trip and attach kits

When a trip is coming up, go to Trips and create a new one. Give it a name and set the travel dates.

Once the trip exists, attach the kits that apply. For a city break, you might attach your Everyday kit and Toiletries kit. For a work conference, add the Work kit. For a beach holiday, swap the Work kit for the Beach kit.

Attaching a kit takes a couple of taps. All the kits you attach get merged into a single packing list for that trip, with no duplicates, just one clear list of everything you need to bring.

Step 4: Pack using your list

On the day you pack, open the trip and work through the packing list. Check items off as you put them in your bag.

A progress bar at the top of the list shows you how far through you are. When everything is checked, you're done.

The list is available on both web and mobile, so you can plan on your laptop and pack from your phone.

Step 5: Improve your kits after each trip

This is the step that makes the system better over time. When you return from a trip:

• Add things you wished you'd had. If you had to buy something at the airport, add it to the relevant kit now.
• Remove things you didn't use. If a kit item sat in your bag untouched, it's probably not worth the weight.
• Rename items for clarity. If you had to think about what something meant, make the label clearer.

Each trip makes your kits a little more accurate. After a few cycles, you'll have lists you genuinely trust, and packing becomes a straightforward process rather than a source of uncertainty.

A note on frozen lists

Once a trip's start date passes, the packing list is frozen. This means you can keep checking items off while you travel without worrying about accidentally editing the list. Your kits themselves remain editable, so any improvements you make after a trip are ready for the next one.