There are different times when someone is preparing for a trip, and one of the first things that come to their minds is what to pack for the journey. They think, what are the essential items for traveling? This can be sometimes mind boggling that it often causes anxiety, and even after everything is packed, sometimes there is this feeling at the back of your mind that something was left out. There are even times when you’ve arrived at your destination and realize that one or two things were not packed. At that point, you’d have to start racking your brain to find a solution. All these can be a serious distraction because it could take your mind away from the things you are supposed to accomplish on that trip.
But, what if you have your trip planned down to the last
item even if that item was a pin? Things will be much easier and your mind will
naturally be at rest. To plan everything about your trip you’d have to know
what to pack. The key here is to not pack too much stuff because at the end of
the day you’d realize that most of those are unwanted stuff that you wouldn’t
need.
So, the big question is what are the things you should pack for your trip? Below is a list of things to pack that can cater for your time away on a trip. Although, this list is meant as a guide for the things you pack for your travels, you can also add to this list or subtract from it as much as it would suit your needs.
1. Passport
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3 t-shirts (or shirts)
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A pair of jeans
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A pair of sneakers
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2 pairs of socks
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A few underwear
There was a time I traveled and forgot to
take my towel with me. Well, I didn’t remember anything about a towel until the
moment I wanted to take my bath. Imagine my disappointment when I realized that
I didn’t bring one with me. I had to make do with one of my shirts as a towel,
and that was so uncomfortable, but I had to manage. So, a towel is something you
do not want to leave behind, it’s an essential.
4. Travel Blankets
Another very essential item. Blankets come in
handy when you least expect it. This is one of the items that can help you
fight off any unforeseen weather changes.
5. A pair of slippers
A pair of slippers can come in very handy when you are on a trip because they are comfortable to wear, they take up less space in your luggage and you can put them on in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, your feet need some relief from those pesky shoes.
6. Toiletries
This is a very important item to have on
your list. It comprises of the following
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A toothpaste
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A toothbrush
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A bottle of shower gel
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A bottle of shampoo
· A tissue paper (or baby wipes)
7. Lotion
Of course on this one because who would want
to take a bath and not rub anything on their body? That is a no-no. I hate the
feel of having to take a bath and not rub anything thereafter and I know you
dislike it too. And you could also use it on your hands for when you give your
hand a wash, you wouldn’t want them to dry out.
8. Headphones
I never like to travel without my headphones, it is very useful for concentration and blocking out noise. In this case, if you do not have a headphone, earplugs would make do. There are a variety of noise cancellation headsets to choose from with good sound quality.
9. Travel Adapter
An adapter for the plugs is much needed in
case of when you arrive at rooms with only one outlet. It could also be that
you’re in a place and you need to charge, your adapter would be very useful
then.
10. Portable charger and Cords
This is an essential especially when you are
on a long trip being that you’d want to use your phone for entertainment in a
bid to while away time. You’d save yourself some stress if you have a special
bag or case for these items.
11. Travel Mug
You can take a travel mug along or a water
bottle on your trip because staying hydrated is very important plus it saves
you the cost of buying things to drink as this is easily refillable. It is also
very much safer than those disposable paper cups.
12. Medical Kit
You wouldn’t want to leave this one behind
and it comprises of the following
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Antibacterial cream
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Eye drops
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Band-Aids
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Hand Sanitizer
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Pain Killers
13. Zipper Bags
This item helps to compartmentalize your
belongings along with protecting fragile things like gadgets. It also helps
when you have a couple of wet clothes or underwear. You can easily place them
inside to separate them from the rest clothes or items.
14. Luggage Locks
You can never be too careful especially when
going to an unfamiliar region. Keeping the contents of your bag safe should be
a priority. Combination locks are the most preferable in this case.
15. Antibacterial Wipes
This is a useful item to have with you
because when used to clean surfaces, antibacterial wipes decreases or even
eradicates the presence of bacteria, virus and fungi that are present on them. And
you might need to wipe a surface or two, or even your skin.
16. Immunity Boosters
Immunity boosters should be a top priority
being that you may not be used to the region you are traveling to. Immunity boosters
is a great way to prevent yourself from any eventuality that may arise concerning
your health as a result of illnesses that are exclusive to certain regions. Having
a daily dose of vitamins is a great way to start.
17. Kindle
Reading can be a great way to use your spare
time, it could be time spent in the airport while waiting, during your flight
or anytime in between your activities that is free for you. It is especially
useful for avid readers who do not want books to add to their luggage. I mean
why carry heavy books around when you could easily have them saved on your
device.
18. Camera
A camera is useful if you love taking photos
and you do not want to use your smart phone. You can capture moments from your
trip and show them to your friends and family later. A camera will also help to
prolong the battery life of your phone.
19. Flashlight
It’s always nice to carry a flash light
around with you because there could be sudden power outages. It can also come
in handy when you are trying to find missing items. You wouldn’t want to rely
on your phone’s flashlight as this is another thing that can wear down your
phone’s battery.
20. Travel Itinerary
A travel itinerary is a must-have if you ask
me. It ensures you manage you time well, it helps to organize your activities during
your journey as well as take down any note-worthy event along the way.
Packing is a really strenuous activity, but not having the
right things with you can take up all the energy of your cerebral cortex and of
course your wallet because you’d have to buy things that you already have in
your possession.
If there’s one thing you realize from traveling often, it is
that in actuality, you need very little to travel. After making it a habit of
traveling light, I’m always so amazed when I see others traveling with enough
supplies to last them two life times. Try to make it a habit of traveling light, it would do you a world of good, your energy would be preserved because you wouldn't have to carry heavy bags around.
QUICK TIPS
· When packing underwear, take those that are satin or polyester being that they dry very fast, almost instantly.
· Take clothes that are light-weight and are non-wrinkle after washing which is very important seeing as you may not have access to a pressing iron.
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Always consider the climate or weather of the
region you’d be visiting to enable you pack appropriately. The above list is
especially tailored to non-winter climates.
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Take clothing items that can easily enable you
combat sudden drop in temperatures. Staying healthy on a trip is of utmost
importance.
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Ditch things you can easily buy on the road such
as souvenirs to make room for more space in your bag.
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