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Post by tinaja on May 19, 2017 13:14:01 GMT -5
What are they?
I have an open weave travel scarf that was my go to for so long, its seen better days.
I also have a green day pack that has accompanied me many places. But I'm thinking of again trying to retire it for a bag that better lends to organization. Everything goes to the bottom, but I keep going back to it.
Seems like there are others, but can't recall what they are. Some might be dependent on warm or cool weather.
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Post by tzarine on May 19, 2017 20:07:46 GMT -5
pashima
tiger balm
sunscreen
sunglasses
lip balm
brown eyeliner
small size of scent
black t
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Post by Oweena on May 20, 2017 0:29:22 GMT -5
Anker power charger
Clif bar X 2
Hand sanitizer wipes
Cough drops
Small 1st aid kit
Skeeter juice
Tissues
Kindle
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Post by ozziegiraffe on May 20, 2017 8:06:14 GMT -5
Depends if I'm travelling by car or plane!
But I always take a lava lava (sarong) as it has many uses.
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Post by tzarine on May 20, 2017 9:53:38 GMT -5
yes!
small bottle of handsanitizer
aspirin
motrin
anti nausea meds
cortisone cream
band aids
if in tropics, mosquito repellent
one good dress
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Post by sophie on May 20, 2017 10:50:20 GMT -5
Yes.
first aide kit (including tweezers, scissors, Imodium)
Bug repellent (strong stuff, as I had malaria once and have no intention of getting it again!)
Dental floss (I have used this stuff for so many things over the years!)
Body lotion in bar form
Bar style shampoo and conditioner
Hiking socks
Sandals which double as shower shoes
One dressier outfit
Clothes and shoes appropriate for the climate/activities
Sarong
Bathing suit
Journal and several pens
iPad or iPhone
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Post by leela on May 20, 2017 15:50:32 GMT -5
My light scarf with giraffes on. It's multiple use and of sentimental value
Silk sleeping bag liner. Adds a layer of warmth when it's cold, keeps me cool when it's hot. Vital where the sheets look dodgy
My Samsonite Excursion bag. It has a pocket for everything, and is neat and compact
My power pack to charge my phone when I'm somewhere without electricity
Travel towel
Tiny push light that clips on to my bag.For places where it's 'black dark' at night, where I might wake up and not be able to see anything.
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Post by ozziegiraffe on May 20, 2017 17:49:08 GMT -5
One of my Secret Santa gifts was a multi-compartment folding lightweight fabric wallet thingy, with several compartments. I put medication, earrings and necklaces in it, and it takes up very little space.
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Post by Liiisa on May 22, 2017 18:54:35 GMT -5
I have a travel packing list in Evernote that includes a long list of go-to items! Just a selection here.
1) Sarong, as other people say, though sadly last year I managed to lose the nice one I got in Jaipur so now I have to use an inferior one from a thrift store until I manage to find another nice one.
2) Plastic airplane approved fork/knife/spoon set wrapped in a linen napkin
3) Mini-moleskines and tiny pens
4) Rubber exercise bands that I never bother to use but carry with me anyway because I swear next time, etc
5) Binoculars
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Post by mei on May 23, 2017 3:39:17 GMT -5
depends a bit on what type of trip. but I think for the past couple of years I've always worn exactly the same thing on flights, not even consciously, but it seems to be the right combination of clothing that is most comfortable for me!
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Post by sprite on May 23, 2017 10:03:18 GMT -5
i hate travelling without my swiss army knife, but this doesn't mesh with my love of carry-on-only.
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Post by tinaja on May 23, 2017 11:05:20 GMT -5
My Swiss army knife almost got me a longer stay in Ecuador. But the security guy was very nice about the whole thing. It was lodged in my bag but we couldn't find a way to get it out.
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Post by sprite on May 23, 2017 14:50:12 GMT -5
i used to have a fab sarong, but lost it on a trip.
i have a pair of scrubs i love for any trip with hiking, and a couple of skirts with security pockets, plus a sleeveless top with a hidden pocket, and a soft blazer with a hidden pocket. it does get confusing, remembering what's in each pocket.
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Post by ozziegiraffe on May 24, 2017 4:17:15 GMT -5
Where I am at the moment, generally any travel out of town is by car. Toilet paper, water and duct tape are the basic essentials.
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Post by tucano on May 24, 2017 6:42:21 GMT -5
Favourite scarf
Aloe Vera gel
MP3 player for long bus rides
Moleskine, although on recent trips I've only been writing notes instead of a travel diary
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Post by tzarine on May 25, 2017 0:17:52 GMT -5
swim gear
the cover your shoulders cardy
yes, sprite
carry on has also ended my swissarmy carrying
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Post by sprite on May 25, 2017 10:31:17 GMT -5
ear plugs/eyemask.
a protein bar, just in case.
wet wipes.
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Post by tucano on May 25, 2017 10:40:14 GMT -5
I've also become one of those people who takes a small number of tea bags on holiday if I'm travelling to S. America. Black tea is really bitter there.
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Post by tzarine on May 25, 2017 20:09:39 GMT -5
yes
unless you like mate
black tea is pretty weak in argentina, uruguay
i always buy local mints to suck on
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Post by princessofpenguins on May 27, 2017 15:00:36 GMT -5
Among many other things, baby wipes...
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Post by tzarine on May 31, 2017 18:16:05 GMT -5
sometimes i take my own shower gel bc i am addicted to the scent
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Post by Queen on Jun 2, 2017 9:18:10 GMT -5
I had a summer wrap that had been with me EVERYWHERE.
It fell apart after last Turkey sailing trip, I was heartbroken. It had 20 years of memories woven into it.
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Post by Liiisa on Jun 2, 2017 19:28:25 GMT -5
I always bring a small empty cloth bag, which I use to bring home soap from hotels. I haven't bought soap in YEARS! All soap comes from hotels. It drives me insane to use a soap twice and then throw it away...! (Yes, yes, that's fine, calm down now... it's ok....)
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Post by sprite on Jun 4, 2017 10:52:38 GMT -5
you go to classy hotels. the last few i've been to had liquid dispensers.
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Post by Liiisa on Jun 4, 2017 17:07:11 GMT -5
The one I've stayed at in London had a liquid dispenser, but lately I guess i've been high-class like that.
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Post by HalcyonDaze on Jun 5, 2017 4:29:33 GMT -5
I end up bringing my own soap from home as most of the hotel soaps are strongly perfumed so I can't use them at all.  |
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Post by Liiisa on Jun 5, 2017 6:21:20 GMT -5
Oh man Hal, I hadn't thought of that... that sucks. How about the detergent they wash the sheets in? Sometimes the sheets are perfumey. |
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Post by ozziegiraffe on Jun 5, 2017 6:51:22 GMT -5
I bring soap from home, then keep the hotel ones to donate to the local Women's Refuge, or Disaster Relief..
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Post by HalcyonDaze on Jun 5, 2017 7:02:38 GMT -5
Oh man Hal, I hadn't thought of that... that sucks. How about the detergent they wash the sheets in? Sometimes the sheets are perfumey. Yeah, that can be an issue. And my fingers started to slightly peel once from the detergent used on the towels. |
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