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Have you ever felt anxious before a trip? If yes, we get you. Embarking upon a trip entails a lot of planning and smart packing! If any of these aspects have discrepancies, your trip can become very taxing. We all know that travelling is a super enriching experience that doesn’t just make you relax and rejuvenate but also adds value to your perspective of understanding the world around you.
To make the most out of your travel experience, we have put together a travel packing guide that will help you travel like a pro.
This won’t just help you have a seamless travel experience but also reduce the possibility of any kind of anxiety.
Best Ways To Plan A Trip
Before jumping on to the travel packing tips, we need to be clear about the exact nature of the trip and itinerary that we are planning for.
- Destination
Your travel destination is very important for putting together a befitting travel packing list. The destination for your trip will depend upon the propels you are travelling with. If you are going solo, you can even go backpacking. For example, you can take a trip through Manali, Kheerganga and other places along that trajectory. If you wish to go on a solo trip abroad, Eastern Europe could be a great place for you to go backpacking.
However, if you are travelling with kids, your choice of place should be more family-friendly. Especially if you have children and elders along with you. Many people prefer to go on cruise ships while travelling with their families. This is because cruise ships have a very secure and all-encompassing environment with 24x7 medical assistance and food availability.
Furthermore, if you are planning your Honeymoon trip, you can choose a secluded place such as Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Seychelles etc.
Similarly, destinations for girl's trips or just boy's trips should be chosen accordingly. For a fun-filled and laid-back experience, Goa and Bali can be good suggestions for trip destinations.
- Duration
The duration of your trip will be a major deciding factor when choosing the things to pack for a trip. For a 2-5 day trip you can pack the required number of outfits and undergarments. For a short trip, you won’t have to wash and reuse your clothes and hence you can match the number of outfits to your days of travel. However, if you are planning a trip that shall be over 10 days, we advise you to pack your clothes and undergarments to wash and re-wear them.
This is because going heavy in terms of your packing can be a great impediment logistically. This is because you might have to carry your suitcase from the station or airport to the cab and then eventually pull to the hotel. You will also have to carry it along if you plan to do internal travel on rails and buses. Therefore, packing light and easy should always be your mantra while penning down your travel packing list.
Make A Packing Checklist
After deciding the destination and duration of your trip, you should make a checklist of all the things that you need to pack for your trip. Making a checklist is important before doing the final packing as it will give you the time to properly think about what you need for your trip. It also reduces the chances of missing out on anything or remembering something important for which you might have to run to the market at the very last moment.
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Clothing
Make sure that you carry warm clothes or cotton outfits depending upon the weather of your destination. Make sure that you carry a fleece jacket, a windcheater and thermals while going to a cool place. Do not forget warm accessories like handmade mufflers, shawls, gloves etc.
For a hot destination, pack shorts, ganjis, etc., and do not forget to pack the required number of undergarments. Irrespective of your travel destination, make sure that you have a travel shawl in your carry bag as the aeroplanes or trains tend to be a bit cooler than the outside temperature. It will make your journey comfortable and let you get some shut-eye on the way as well.
- Footwear
Always carry a good pair of walking shoes and slippers. You can choose your footwear depending upon the nature of your travel. Carry heels or pumps, if you think you will be going out for formal dinners. For hikes, pack hiking boots as normal walking shoes won’t work on hikes. If you are planning to go on steep hikes, we recommend carrying walking sticks as well that are designed for hike routes. When it comes to slippers, it’s always a good idea that you carry one extra pair, just in case the first one gets soiled, torn or broken.
- Personal Care
Make a utility bag that has all your toiletries, bathing essentials, brush, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, creams, face wash, lotions etc.
After that, you can make another travel utility pouch that has your makeup, contact lenses if you use them, isotonic solution etc. Most people think that the hotels will provide toiletries and hence they don’t pack them. But, there is a chance that the hotel items might not suit your skin and hence it is always advisable to carry your own toiletries. In case you are travelling with a baby, make sure that you pack diapers, water bottles, washing brushes, formula feed, and other necessary items.
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Electronics & Gadgets
Pack your mobile phone, chargers, power bank, tablets or any other gadget that you might need on your trip. Make sure that your phone is fully charged before vectoring out as you might need it for checking out the route, and traffic, searching for recommendations etc.
- Travel Document
Always carry a hard copy of your ticket, reservations, travel insurance, currency exchange paper and other necessary documents and keep them in a passport bag or document bag. You must also have them in an electronic format on your phone.
- Medicines
Before packing the necessary medicines, make sure that you carry a prescription for the same. We are able to get over-the-counter medication easily in India but in many countries, it is an uphill task. Therefore, if you are travelling abroad, always have your medication prescriptions with you.
Smart Travel Packing Tips
Here are some smart travel packing hacks that will be super useful for you:
- Always carry extra zip locks so that you can put some snacks in them and take those along while you are on the move.
- Carry empty and foldable utility bags so that you can put your dirty laundry in them and wash them when you get a chance.
- Always carry bag tags so that you can identify your luggage easily.
We hope that the above-mentioned travel packing tips and packing checklist will come in handy for you when you start packing for your next vacation. You can check out iTokri and browse through their range of utility travel pouches so that you can easily segregate and pack your stuff easily.
Articulate planning and smart packing can go a long way in elevating the charm of your trip and helping you make fuss-free and tension-free travel memories!
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