If you're a last minute packer and are looking to streamline your pre-vacation routine, try creating a single, customizable packing list to help plan all your trips. Photo by Jon Curnow.

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Think of your device as a second carry-on, with its own packing list of apps that are essential ... You can even create a custom phrase book in the app.

For a successful hostel stay, we spoke to budget travel experts for a comprehensive hostel packing checklist so you can start your trip off without a hitch.