Your might be really excited when you plan for a vacation Trip but that excitement can sometimes be slightly dimmed when you think about the difficulty of what to pack. On one side you might want to travel light but on the other side you don't feel like missing any items behind. Whatever may be your trip, whether you are planning across state or across continent, here is a vacation packing list of 50 essential items that you need to take with you.
- Camera: To memorize that delighted look on your face when you reach your favorite destination you will need to take some photos.
- First Aid Kit: First aid kit will come in handy than you think when you are in a trouble. There are several chances to get injured while you are on a trip.
- Music/ Playlist: Ensure that you have at least 30 playlist for the trip. Your mood is likely to change especially when you get into unlucky situations. You can also use this opportunity to learn the name of new artists.
- Sunglasses: Definitely a must to protect your eyes from those harmful UV rays.
- Snacks/Food: When you are constantly eating out your wallets might get empty sooner than you think. You might have to eat at different restaurants while you are on a Road Trip. You can always do your wallet and health a favour by helping yourself carrying your own snacks/food.
- National Identification card or Driver’s License: These will be very useful wherever you go to have a identity card handy. It will confirm that you are indeed a homosapien who pays bills and taxes.
- Map: You feel like a real explorer when you navigate your destinations with a real map.
- Phone: You can update your friends about the destination you are exploring. You can also use your favorite music playlist while updating your instagram feed from the Road.
- Sunscreen: Don't forget to lather up on sunscreen periodically throughout the trip to avoid tanning up your skin and look fresh throughout the trip in your photos.
- Binoculars: Don't miss any moment when you will have to whip out your binoculars to get a clear look at a distant stuff.
- Safety Pins: To clasp the zippers of your day packs together, to mend some of your wardrobe malfunctions this will be really helpful.
- Pocket Knife: You will have a number of times that you will have to use a pocket knife when you are travelling.
- Reading Materials: A magazine or a book will help you pass time especially if you like reading.
- Good Walking Shoes:This might sound like a normal road trip gear but you will seriously need them especially if you find yourself wandering in grounds and when you need to walk for a long distance where flip- flops or flimsy shoes just won't do.
- Ziploc Bags: This will be really helpful to protect some of your delicate clothing from snags and to prevent sandy beachwear from soiling your items.
- Pocket tissue paper/ wet tissues: This will be very handy, you will never have a clue when you might need these in a road trip.
- Travel Mug: A coffee-stained mug is unlikely target for thieves to stash transport sunglasses and other delicate souvenirs in your hotel room.
- GPS: If you find yourself in a no man's land with no internet or network coverage, this GPS will help you.
- Games and activity sets: A set of cards or some other game sets can breakup the monotony of the trip.
- Multi socket Power strip: With this you can charge most of your electronics at a go. This will help you in plugging all your electronics in the same place. There is less chance that you will leave your things behind.
- Mosquito Spray: This can keep the bugs away!
- Sleeping Gear: You will find number of places where you can sleep under the stars if you feel not to waste your money staying in a hotel every night. If you do need to stay in a hotel, I would suggest booking a room in advance, or you can book home stays as well where you can feel staying at home. You can save some money.
- Hand Sanitizers: You will have a plenty amount of dirt in your hands while you are travelling
- Good Friends: To make a road trip worth you will need to have a bunch of good friends.
- Portable Power Device: Take a portable charger along with you to keep your phone and tablets charged at your convenience. Don't depend on rest stops and hotels to recharge your electronics.
- Water: Don't think about soda or juice, they will make your thirst worse. You have to stay hydrated throughout the trip.
- Hygiene Bag: A hygiene bag with towelettes and deodorant will help to cover those unfriendly stenches of sweat. Eco- friendly shampoo and shower is good if you get a chance to stumble upon a lake or outdoor shower.
- Rain Gear: A waterproof jacket or a rain gear will be useful when you visit misty destinations as well.
- Comfortable items: To wear comfortable clothes during your time in car will make you feel relaxed about the trip. At the same time you should also bring a sweater or a blanket in case you travel through mountain areas at night.
- Tote Bag: You can use this to cordon off dirty laundry items in your suitcase to prevent the freshness of the unused items.
- Underwear: Try to bring more of them (even 10 more pairs) than you would practically need.
- Positive Attitude: Anything can come up on your way when you are on a trip. You just need to have a positive attitude that time keeping in mind that you will be back home soon on your comfortable touch.
- Plan B: Sometimes a road trip may not work out in spite of being well prepared. That time you can use your plan B, an alternative vacation plan to avoid crying out loud if things don't go as planned.
Your vacation packing list plays an important role in the outcome of your road trip. Hope this list will help you to make your packing easier. Remember to be well prepared. Happy travels!
