As our vacation quickly approaches, I’m starting to contemplate the task of packing for it.
I’m a list maker. I literally write out every…single…item I need to bring with me (down to “cotton balls” and “Q-Tips”) and check each item off as I put it into my suitcase. A little crazy? Perhaps. But I usually don’t forget anything…unless I don’t put it on the list in the first place. Which has happened; I’m not perfect.
Everyone has their packing routine, and there are always a few items I never fail to pack.
In my carry-on:
- a spare outfit, just in case a bag is delayed/lost (as well as 2 changes of undergarments)
- for this trip: a bathing suit. If we want to catch some rays immediately after arrival, we won’t have to unpack our suitcases before heading out!
- crossword book/puzzle book/regular book
- washcloth or cleansing towelettes (seems weird, but nice to have. Airport/airplane air always makes my skin feel gross)
- passport/other travel documents
- hand sanitizer. Lots of hand sanitizer
In my suitcase:
- Downy wrinkle releaser. I use this regularly at home, but on a trip? Essential. When I unpack my suitcase to hang my clothes up, I spritz each of them with a bit of wrinkle release. It saves me from having to iron most pieces!
- Febreeze
- deck of cards
- corkscrew. Trying to hunt one down at a hotel is a tall order sometimes
- water bottles. I always like to have a few on hand
What about you? What are some of the essential items you pack for a trip?
Great list of essentials! 🙂
I love traveling because it usually means I pack my “travel sized” samples that I got from Glymm, or even Sephora. I try and use them all up on the trip. It’s great because otherwise they probably would’ve sat around forever and not gotten used at all.
I always bring a cloth laundry bag to separate clothes I’ve worn on the trip away from clean clothes.
Downy wrinkle release, duh! what a great idea. I need to buy a travel size for vacations. And a corkscrew is a must. I had my travel one taken away in London when I forgot it was in my carry on and not in my checked bag.
I use Downy Wrinkle release almost every single day!
This is so weird, but I always pack my underwear in my carry-on if I have room. If my checked luggage were to get lost, I’d be most annoyed to have to replace my undies!
great list!