Travel season is coming up again and everyone is thinking ahead about what to pack. We all know the basics of what to bring along – no one wants to infamously forget socks and underwear. But there are a few unexpected items that have saved us on our travels.
Here are the top things we bring on our thrifty adventures in addition to our normal packing list.
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- Flip flops – Can anyone say hostel showers? We’re sure they clean them, but just in case it’s always good to have a pair of these on hand.
- Hand towel – This comes in handy when you have to freshen up on the run. We’ve used them at airport bathrooms to wash our faces. Also, some hostels actually charge for towels. We’d rather keep our money, and we like our own towels anyway.
- Travel-size wrinkle release spray – If you pack any cotton clothing, you’re going to have some wrinkles. And you don’t want to pack an iron. Plus it covers up the sweaty smell nicely 🙂
- Single-load detergent pack – If you’re going to be on the road longer than a week or so, you’ll probably need to do some laundry. We’ve used these packs and washed clothes in the sink in emergencies.
- Eye mask – You never know where you’ll need to sleep: on a plane, in a hostel. This is a good way to keep the light out and get some shut-eye.
- Ear plugs – Our biggest must-have. Trust us, you will need these. There will be screaming babies or snoring roommates and this will save your trip.
- Vitamin chewables/gummies – Keep up your immune system while on the road. You may not always have water to take vitamins, but gummies willl always work.
- GoToob suction travel container – These things stick on the shower walls and don’t leak. They’re a bit pricey but they’ve won us over. Plus you can find them on sale.
- Pillowcase or sheet – This is an extra thing we add if we have room. Just in case you get stuck in a place with not-so-great bedding then you’ll have a backup plan.
We still need a number ten! What’s the one life-saver item you bring on trips…that we would never think to bring?
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Hi Ladies,
This may be on your other list, however, I always have to travel with benedryl and eye drops for my allergies. Nothing’s worst than having gritty eyes or to be sneezing and having to go find something. I want it right close by.
Lori J.
Hi Lori! Yes we do mention prescriptions, in particular ibuprofen and allergy medicine. There’s nothing like getting to a beautiful location and then finding out you’re allergic and sneezing! The eye drops are a grand idea. We’ll have to add that. Especially if you get dehydrated or tired – that could be a huge help.
Thanks so much for your feedback!
I agree with everything except for the GoToob (because I’ve never heard of it) and the eye mask, although I might swap it for melatonin. (I explain why at http://jessicalippe.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/across-america-by-bus-part-one-greyhound-perks-and-pitfalls/) I also bring homemade laundry detergent instead of single packs because a tablespoon of that can wash an entire load. I also like to bring a buff (for quickly managing hair and absorbing sweat), a scarf (for style, sleeping, and head-covering), allergy pills (because you never know) and a waterproof camera.
GoToob is a little pricey, but it’s been a great investment for me. My friends have had cheaper bottles spill everywhere…not a real money-saving result. Plus, when I did have one break, their customer service was fantastic. As for melatonin – I’ve tried it, and I still carry it with me and take it occasionally. But I’ve yet to feel any noticeable difference from it. Has it helped you?
And yes – allergy pills are always a must! But I’m not sure I trust my detergent-making skills 😉
The trick to melatonin is that it’s not a sleeping pill (or else I wouldn’t take it!), but it helps you fall asleep. That means you have to actually be ready to sleep. If you take it but then go for a run or hang out with friends, it’s not going to do anything for you. It’s also important to only take it when you think you’ll have trouble sleeping naturally, otherwise your body will make less natural melatonin, which will make it harder to fall asleep.
I’ve also never packed wrinkle releaser. Most of my travel shirts don’t wrinkle, and if I do have something that wrinkles, I hang it up in the bathroom while showering and let the steam take care of it for me.