Packing tips for couples / adults

One often ends up packing their bags at the end moment, owing to the hectic schedule. If you are planning for a vacation and have to pack your bag, we have curated a cheat sheet for you. This list will have all the necessary essentials that you will be carrying for your trip. To make the task of packing your luggage easier, just go through this list and start checking off the items as you pack them one by one.

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Clothing: Starting with the basics, you need to pack your clothes according to the destination that you are visiting.

• Long sleeved shirts, t-shirts
• Sweaters, jackets
• Tank tops
• Scarves, mufflers, mittens, socks
• Pants, denim, shorts, 3/4ths
• Rain jacket, umbrella
• Comfortable walking shoes, slippers, sandals, heels
• Pajamas/ sleepwear
• Undergarments
• Jewelry, hat, sunglasses
• Swimsuit, bandana
• Phone charger, laptop, travel speakers
• Travel pillow cases, ear plugs, eye mask

Toiletry bag: Next comes your toilet bag, which will carry all your skin care and hair care essentials. Let us have a look at the items.

• Toothbrush, toothpaste, tongue cleaner
• Soaps, shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, hair gel, comb
• Deodorant
• Sunscreen, face lotion, moisturiser, lip balm
• Wet wipes
• Makeup kit
• Mosquito repellent
• Female hygiene products
• Glasses, prescription glasses
• Mini mirror
• Razor/ shaving kit
• Sewing kit
• Face tissues
• Toilet papers

Health care: You can carry a small pouch containing all health care products such as-

• Medicines, prescribed medicines
• First aid kit
• Pain killers
• Thermometers
• Allergy medicines
• Multivitamins
• Motion sickness pills
• Ear and eye drops
• Hand sanitizer

Personal carry bag: You will be carrying along a personal bag handy which will contain everyday things, such as

• Mobile, charger, headphones
• Camera, electrical converters
• Travel pillow, eye mask
• Travel journal, pen
• Books, magazines
• Travel cards
• Water bottle
• Some snacks
• Travel guides, travel books, map

Documents: Your important documents must be packed neatly, in a way wherein it doesn’t get stained by food or liquids. Pack them separately in a plastic folder or a file, you will need-

• Passport, travel visa
• Identity cards, student identity card
• Travel insurance
• Credit/debit cards
• Health insurance
• Hotel/tour guide information
• Emergency contacts/addresses
• Transportation tickets

Travel security: Travel security items include all those things which will keep your traveling documents and even money safe. These things include-

• Money belt or hidden pocket
• Neck wallet
• Undercover bra stash for cash
• Leg wallet
• Luggage travel lock
• Reflective clothing and luggage accessories
• Headlamp or a mini flash light

This list is very important as it will help you pack all the necessary items that are a must to carry during your travel. You must keep these items neatly, assuring the documents don’t get folded or soiled. Extra pairs of clothing must also be packed in case of mishaps. You need to carry extra money in case of any emergencies. Give out the flight or train details to your loved ones who can keep a tab on you. Your accommodation details must also be given to your loved ones for any emergency.