What do I need to bring to travel?


What do I need to bring to travel?

Don't have time to read the full article? Here's a quick rundown of the main essentials to pack before you leave the house:
  1. Passport.
  2. Phone charger / portable phone charger.
  3. Local currency.
  4. Adapter plugs.
  5. Flip-flops (especially useful for shared bathrooms)
  6. Re-usable water bottle.
  7. Spare socks.
  8. Spare underwear.


How not to pack too much?

How To Stop Overpacking for Vacation
  1. Start Planning Early. ...
  2. Choose a Capsule Wardrobe. ...
  3. Designate an Outfit for Each Event. ...
  4. Plan Outfits in Advance. ...
  5. Try Everything On. ...
  6. Other Things to Consider. ...
  7. Tips on Packing Your Suitcase. ...
  8. Evergreen Packing List.


What have I forgot to pack?

  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste. Nothing is worse than realizing you forgot your toothbrush. ...
  • Hair Brushes. Believe it or not, hair brushes are one of the most commonly forgotten things to pack, especially when it comes to longer trips. ...
  • Travel Adapters & Chargers. ...
  • First Aid Kit. ...
  • Hair Dryer & Iron. ...
  • Umbrella. ...
  • Books & Games. ...
  • Snacks.


What should I bring on a 7 day trip?

TRAVEL TIPS: Packing List for a 1-Week Trip
  • 8 shirts (4 tanks, 4 tops)
  • 1 cardigan.
  • 1 hoodie.
  • 2 pants.
  • 1 pair of shorts or skirt.
  • 1 dress (if applicable)
  • socks (take the # of days you'll likely wear socks and add +1)
  • undies (take the # of days of your trip and add +1)


How many clothes to pack for 14 days?

Plan on bringing four shirts per week, and two jackets to layer for warmth (if you're traveling to a cool or cold destination). For a two-week trip, you need four bottoms and eight tops. Pack one or two dresses if you plan on going anywhere fancy, and bring athletic gear if you think you'll hike or exercise.


What is the most commonly forgotten item for travelers?

Toothbrush is the #1 most forgotten item with 18% of respondents. Men are less forgetful than women -- at least, according to how they responded. The least forgotten thing is food; with men being more forgetful of food compared to women. Younger travelers forget socks and phone chargers most often.


What is the 5 4 3 2 1 packing method?

Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.


How many bras to pack for 2 weeks?

If you have unlimited suitcase space and don't want to do any laundry, a two-week trip means packing 14/2 = 7 bras and at least 14 pairs of underwear. That consumes a lot of valuable suitcase space! To reduce the number of pieces that need to be packed, simply commit to doing laundry on the road.


Can you bring snacks on a plane?

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.