{"id":170,"date":"2025-09-08T16:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T16:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allinblind.com\/blog\/?p=170"},"modified":"2025-09-08T16:12:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T16:12:01","slug":"packing-list-for-tournament-travel-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allinblind.com\/blog\/beyond-the-bets\/packing-list-for-tournament-travel-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing List for Tournament Travel (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<main class=\"container\">\n  <section class=\"hero\">\n    <h1>Packing List for Tournament Travel (2025)<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"lead\">Arrive fresh, focused, and fully equipped.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"muted small\">Last updated: September 3, 2025 \u00b7 <span class=\"badge\">Tournament<\/span> <span class=\"badge\">Checklist<\/span><\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <article>\n    <div class=\"toc small\">\n      <strong>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/allinblind.com\/blog\/casino-game-strategies\/how-all-in-blind-helps-you-win-more-enjoy-more\/\">guide<\/a>:<\/strong>\n      <ol>\n        <li><a href=\"#how-to-use\">How to use this list<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#system\">The 9\u2011bag system<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#tournament-kit\">Tournament\u2011day kit<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#flight-rules\">Flight\u2011day rules (batteries, liquids, meds)<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#printable\">Printable checklist<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#original\">Original list (preserved)<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#references\">References (Global travel authorities)<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <section id=\"how-to-use\">\n      <h2>How to Use This List<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"note\">\n        <p>Think in <strong>modules<\/strong>. Pack by category (documents, poker kit, tech, health) and stage (flight, hotel, tournament floor). Keep critical items in your <em>personal item<\/em>\u2014not checked luggage.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <p>Night before: lay everything out; morning of: re\u2011check documents, meds, and power. If something isn\u2019t mission\u2011critical, it goes in checked luggage.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"system\">\n      <h2>The 9\u2011Bag System<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"grid\">\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <h3>1) Documents &#038; Money<\/h3>\n          <ul class=\"checklist\">\n            <li>Passport\/ID, tournament registration\/QR, hotel &#038; flight confirmations<\/li>\n            <li>Two cards (debit\/credit) + backup cash split in two places<\/li>\n            <li>Player rewards cards; insurance info<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <h3>2) Poker Kit<\/h3>\n          <ul class=\"checklist\">\n            <li>Notebook + pen, small card protector, earplugs<\/li>\n            <li>Blue\u2011light glasses (optional), microfiber cloth<\/li>\n            <li>Card cap\/hoodie\/hat (venue\u2011rules permitting)<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <h3>3) Tech &#038; Power<\/h3>\n          <ul class=\"checklist\">\n            <li>Phone + travel eSIM\/roaming plan; laptop\/tablet (optional)<\/li>\n            <li>Cables (USB\u2011C\/Lightning), multi\u2011port charger<\/li>\n            <li>Power bank(s) (carry\u2011on), universal plug adapter<\/li>\n            <li>Noise\u2011canceling earbuds\/headphones<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <h3>4) Health &#038; Meds<\/h3>\n          <ul class=\"checklist\">\n            <li>Prescription meds in original labeled packaging<\/li>\n            <li>OTC: pain reliever, antacid, allergy tabs, electrolytes<\/li>\n            <li>Hand sanitizer, wipes, lip balm<\/li>\n            <li>Basic first\u2011aid: band\u2011aids, blister care<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <h3>5) Hygiene<\/h3>\n          <ul class=\"checklist\">\n            <li>Toothbrush\/paste, deodorant, travel\u2011size toiletries<\/li>\n            <li>Compact grooming kit, tissues<\/li>\n            <li>Laundry bag &#038; a few zip bags (for snacks\/ice\/compression)<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <h3>6) Clothing<\/h3>\n          <ul class=\"checklist\">\n            <li>Comfortable layers for the poker room A\/C<\/li>\n            <li>Socks (extra), sneakers you can sit\/walk in for hours<\/li>\n            <li>Sleepwear, swimwear (hotel), light rain\/wind layer<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <h3>7) Nutrition &#038; Hydration<\/h3>\n          <ul class=\"checklist\">\n            <li>Refillable bottle (empty at security), electrolyte packets<\/li>\n            <li>High\u2011protein snacks: nuts, jerky, bars<\/li>\n            <li>Mint\/gum for long sessions<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <h3>8) Comfort &#038; Recovery<\/h3>\n          <ul class=\"checklist\">\n            <li>Neck pillow (inflatable), eye mask, earplugs<\/li>\n            <li>Massage ball\/mini roller, heat patch<\/li>\n            <li>Small umbrella; compact tote<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <h3>9) Safety &#038; Logistics<\/h3>\n          <ul class=\"checklist\">\n            <li>Hotel key duplicated in wallet + phone case<\/li>\n            <li>Local transport apps, offline maps<\/li>\n            <li>Emergency contacts &#038; venue maps saved offline<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"tournament-kit\">\n      <h2>Tournament\u2011Day Kit<\/h2>\n      <ul class=\"checklist\">\n        <li>Photo ID &#038; registration band\/QR<\/li>\n        <li>Small bills for tips, snacks, and breaks<\/li>\n        <li>Earplugs or headphones (follow venue device rules)<\/li>\n        <li>Electrolytes + refillable bottle<\/li>\n        <li>Light jacket\/hoodie, chapstick, hand wipes<\/li>\n        <li>Notebook + pen; quick review sheet (push\/fold, pay tables)<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p class=\"muted small\">Always check the event\u2019s published rules for allowed devices, apparel, and breaks.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"flight-rules\">\n      <h2>Flight\u2011Day Rules (Batteries, Liquids, Meds)<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"ok\">\n        <strong>Quick guidance:<\/strong> keep <em>spare lithium\u2011ion batteries and power banks in your carry\u2011on<\/em>; keep liquids in travel\u2011size containers; carry prescription meds in original labeled packaging.\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"muted small\">Airline and airport policies vary by country. See the reference section for TSA\/IATA\/EASA\/CAAS links and verify for your route.<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"checklist\">\n        <li><strong>Power banks:<\/strong> most carriers treat them as hazardous goods\u2014carry\u2011on only; some set capacity thresholds\u2014confirm with your airline.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Liquids:<\/strong> many airports still limit liquid containers in security lines; some have newer scanners and revised limits\u2014check your departure airport.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Meds:<\/strong> bring a copy of prescriptions and keep them with you\u2014not in checked luggage.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"printable\">\n      <h2>Printable Checklist<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"grid\">\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <h3>Carry\u2011On \/ Personal Item<\/h3>\n          <ul class=\"checklist\">\n            <li>Passport\/ID, cards, cash split<\/li>\n            <li>Registration\/QR, travel confirmations<\/li>\n            <li>Phone, charger, cables, power bank<\/li>\n            <li>Medications, sanitizer, wipes<\/li>\n            <li>Refillable bottle (empty), snacks<\/li>\n            <li>Hoodie\/jacket, earplugs, eye mask<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <h3>Checked Bag<\/h3>\n          <ul class=\"checklist\">\n            <li>Clothes (layers), extra socks\/underwear<\/li>\n            <li>Backup shoes, toiletries (non\u2011essential)<\/li>\n            <li>Recovery tools, laundry bag<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"original\">\n      <h2>Original List (Preserved)<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"muted small\">We keep the exact original wording below for transparency.<\/p>\n      <div class='original-block'><ul>\n      <li>ID\/passport, event app, registration confirmations.<\/li>\n      <li>Layers, comfortable shoes, hydration, snacks.<\/li>\n      <li>Power bank, headphones, chargers, note app.<\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/allinblind.com\/blog\/beyond-the-bets\/how-to-manage-your-casino-bankroll-expanded-2025\/\">Bankroll<\/a> separation and daily limits.<\/li>\n    <\/ul><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"references\">\n      <h2>References (Global Travel Authorities)<\/h2>\n      <ul class=\"refs small\">\n        <li><strong>United States:<\/strong> TSA \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/travel\/security-screening\/whatcanibring\/all\" rel=\"nofollow\">What Can I Bring<\/a> \u00b7 Batteries \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/travel\/security-screening\/whatcanibring\/items\/batteries\" rel=\"nofollow\">Batteries policy<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><strong>International:<\/strong> IATA \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/programs\/cargo\/dangerous-goods\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Dangerous Goods (batteries)<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/publications\/faq\/dangerous-goods\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">DG FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><strong>Europe:<\/strong> EASA \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easa.europa.eu\/en\/domains\/civil-aviation-passengers\" rel=\"nofollow\">Passenger guidance<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><strong>United Kingdom:<\/strong> CAA \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caa.co.uk\/passengers\/before-you-fly\/baggage\/what-is-allowed-in-baggage\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">What is allowed in baggage<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><strong>Singapore:<\/strong> CAAS \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caas.gov.sg\/passengers\/airport-security\" rel=\"nofollow\">Airport security &#038; prohibited items<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><strong>Australia:<\/strong> CASA \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casa.gov.au\/drones\/passenger-information\/dangerous-goods\" rel=\"nofollow\">Dangerous goods &#038; batteries<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><strong>Canada:<\/strong> CATSA \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca\/en\/whatcanIbring\" rel=\"nofollow\">What can I bring?<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><strong>China (Mainland):<\/strong> CAAC \u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caac.gov.cn\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Civil Aviation Administration of China<\/a> (see passenger notices)<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Russia:<\/strong> Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/favt.gov.ru\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Official site<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <p class=\"muted small\">Policies change. Always confirm with your airline and departure\/arrival airports before packing.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/article>\n<\/main>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Packing List for Tournament Travel (2025) Arrive fresh, focused, and fully equipped. Last updated: September 3, 2025 \u00b7 Tournament Checklist In this guide: How to use this list The 9\u2011bag system Tournament\u2011day kit Flight\u2011day rules (batteries, liquids, meds) Printable checklist Original list (preserved) References (Global travel authorities) How to Use This List Think in modules. 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