Whether you are going on a business conference or a summer vacation this article is useful as we share insights on things to pack for a trip.
Things to pack for a trip are generally essentials, you may call them non-negotiable items that you will during your trip to have a beautiful experience.
Nothing is more heart wrecking as realizing that your favorite clothing, accessories, national identity card, or other essentials are missing from your traveling bag. Hence, we have painstakingly conducted thorough research to give you an ultimate travel checklist to ensure you have a memorable experience during your vacation.
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Travel Hack: Things To Pack For A Trip
Whether you are going for days or just a night getaway, having the basic and critical travel items at your beck and call to avoid frustrations during the trip is essential. Although some of them can be purchased at your destination, while some may be difficult to come by depending on the destination, why go through the hassle of buying new items when you can have all of them packed before boarding the airplane?
Here are some basic checklists to ensure that none of the things to pack for a trip is missing:
Essential Clothes
One of the things to pack for a trip that may top every other thing is having essential clothes in your suitcase. Needless to say how important this is except you have plans of acting pornography for the locals.
You want to pack as many clothes as you can, however, not just any clothes but clothes that are relevant to your trip. Some of the essential clothes you can consider having in your suitcase are free gowns, shorts, tank tops, pieces of denim, winter jackets, socks, pairs of trousers, etc, depending on the theme of your trip.
For instance, if your trip aims to attend a business conference with captains of industry in the region, it is a matter of necessity that you have corporate outfits packed in your suitcase specifically for that purpose.
You do not want to show up at the event looking tacky or out of place, or better still, looking like a personal assistant to one of the executives.
Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you plan your outfits according to the purpose of the event and the length of stay so as not to run out of what to wear or dress out of place.
Comfortable Shoes
The next thing on the things to pack for a trip checklist is comfortable shoes to feel at ease during the trip. Taking essential clothes for your trip is equally the same as packing comfortable shoes. You want to be as comfortable as possible, after all, it is a vacation for a reason.
Some of the shoes to pack to have the most of your stay are fluffy slippers to wear in the bedroom or simply around the apartments, slippers to wear when stepping outside to grab lunch, tours, concerts, etc.
You can also bring along with you heels and wedges for special occasions like dinner, hanging out with friends, conferences, etc, you can tell how the event will unfold and you need to hang out with either friends or someone you just met. You would not want to be caught unawares so pack with this in minutes. (wink).
Shower Caps
You do not want to ruin your beautiful hair with the shower or struggle to have your bath. Hence, it is essential to have at least a pack of shower caps in your luggage as you pack for your trip.
You may also consider getting disposal showers that you may not have to worry about how to wash or keep neat. This will also help you to keep your luggage as small as possible and as tidy as possible.
Toiletries And Cosmetics
Other essential items to pack for a trip are toiletries. It is unwise to not travel with your favorite brand of toiletries in hopes that you will either be served in the hotel or apartment. We are all familiar with the brands of toiletries that are served in hotels are how a disappointing site it usually is.
Therefore, to be on the safe side, pack as many toiletries as you may need for the trip. You can even pack extra in case there are mix-ups and you will still have enough to last you throughout your trip.
Items to include in your toiletry bag include body washes, face cleansers, moisturizers, body oil, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc. Remember to also add your go-to makeup brand for your DIY makeup session during your trip. The bottom line is to pack as many as you can to avoid running out of your favorite brand.
Few Party Clothes
We know you went on a vacation to catch some rest, but a little naughty night with friends would not hurt, right? Although we have also hinted above, this is to emphasize how important having a little black dress in your suitcase is. It is better to have a party dress in your suitcase and not need it than to need one and not have one.
Do not risk the chance of going out to experience new people simply because you do not have a dress. A Party dress is as important as other essential clothes, so remember to have it in your suitcase before boarding the flight.
Accessories
What is a beautiful black dress without complimenting accessories? Don’t answer! In your things to pack for a trip checklist, you need to include accessories as one of the essentials to have in your suitcase.
You need as many accessories as you can carry, some of them being matching accessories with your outfits and others being timeless and classy pieces that can be worn over any type of outfit.
Accessories such as pieces of jewelry, bracelets, wristwatches, necklaces, earrings, etc, to compliment your outfits and give them the rich aunty vibes they deserve. You may also need sunglasses of different shades to spice up your look and appearance.
Power Bank
You probably did not think about this or maybe you did, here is your reminder that no matter how strong and reliable your phone battery is, you need a power bank as a backup as you embark on your trip.
You may ask why you need a power bank when there is going to be a 24/7 power supply in the apartment or hotel, but have you heard of power outages and unforeseen circumstances? It is not a nice experience to encounter during your trip that should be fun.
Hence, it is important to have a power bank as a backup to ensure that your phone is always charged to enable you to keep in touch with family, friends, and colleagues at home.
Camera
A popular Nigerian artiste once said “We go trouble their timeline”, it is a Nigerian pidgin loosely translated to mean that everything will be documented on social media platforms.
As a traveler, there is always an urge to share your experiences, maybe not on social media with millions of users but with family and close friends and associates, given this, you cannot always rely on your phone to deliver this delicate task. Hence, there is a need to have a portable camera with an unlimited memory card to document your travel experience.
Whether you are a travel consultant who visits new places to sell them to potential clients, a travel content creator who wishes to make money off travel experience, a family on a summer vacation, etc, it is important to document your experiences to shine the light for others who wish to visit the same place as you. This is why taking a camera with you on your trip is non-negotiable.
Have A Phone That Accepts Global SIM Cards.
This is one of the most important things to pack for a trip. Ensuring that your phone is compatible with global SIM cards enables you to stay in touch with the people and things that matter the most while you are away.
Some phones do accept e-sim that is inbuilt and not removable, while others are compatible with a removable global sim card. The bottom line is to also ensure that your travel phone can function across continents irrespective of your country of residence.
Have Your ID Card Handy
This is one of the most important things to pack for a trip; a valid means of identification that clearly and explicitly proves your citizenship with a particular country. It does not matter whether you are citizens by birth, investment, or naturalization, all that matters is that you are affiliated with a country and must also be able to prove that without reasonable doubt.
Given how important this is, you may not need to include it in your suitcase but rather have it in your hand luggage, purse, or wallet where it is easily accessible to present to the officials when the need arises. If you do not have any valid means of identification, it is important to get one before going on a trip to avoid harassment of any sort.
Conclusion
Are you going on a trip anytime soon? We hope that you find this checklist of things to pack for a trip useful for your next trip to have a wonderful experience. What is your go-to item when traveling? Share with us in the comment below.
