Packing Checklist:
As I was packing my suitcase today, I realized halfway through my packing that I almost forgot socks! How could I forget socks?! Well, it happens. I can’t tell you how many times I have forgotten something on a trip. Luckily for us, almost all of our everyday needs are accessible to purchase in any town. However, it’s better to just remember it while you’re packing!
I recommend making a packing checklist a week ahead of your travel date (I should really start doing this more often). While some of you may have impeccable memories, chances are you will eventually forget something important. By making this list ahead of time, it gives you a couple days to think of any items you may have forgotten to list. This also reduces last minute packing stress – If you have your list, you’ll know exactly what you need to pack and won’t have to worry about forgetting something.
When it comes to clothes, I always pack extra – enough for a day. Who knows – you might stay an extra day, spill something on a shirt, or even get your sock wet. Whatever the situation is, you won’t regret packing extra – you will, however, regret not packing extra if something happens.
Bring an extra pair of shoes – If you’re wearing sandals on the plane, bring a pair of sneakers (or vice versa). Two pairs of shoes are always convenient to have – especially if where you’re going is warm in the middle of the day and cold at night.
If you take medication, pack extra meds as well. You never know if you’ll need an extra dosage if you happen to stay an extra day or two.
I recommend bringing all of your important items on to the plane with you. Worse case scenario, if your checked bag gets lost or something happens with your flight, you will still have all of your important items with you. Some important items may be: medication, cell charger, laptop, etc. It might be a bear to have to carry all these items on the plane but I promise you, it’s worth it!
Good luck and happy travels!
