Travelling is considered to be one of the most therapeutic activities in life but packing for the same can be a daunting task for many travellers.
Though the thought of travelling brings joy and happiness in one’s life, packing or forgetting things can often lead to stress and jitters for many travellers.
This blog aims to help you overcome this daunting task by providing you with the ultimate go-to packing checklist that covers all your essentials and will prove to be your checklist to help you with stress-free air travel!
Travel Documents
A traveller cannot travel without their travel documents. Therefore, you must secure these first when packing.
Travel documents include the traveller’s passport, boarding pass, travel itinerary, travel insurance as well as any required visas.
All these documents must be securely packed in a travel wallet that can be easily accessible while travelling.
Additionally, copies of important documents like travel insurance and passport must also be made and kept in a separate location which can be used in case of emergency.
Money And Payment Methods
Do not forget to pack the cash and cards that you wish to take for various expenses during travel.
Cards may include debit cards, credit cards or even travel cards. The traveller’s international transactions must be activated beforehand for seamless travelling.
The traveller may also take some amount of the local currency of the country they are travelling to.
Electronics and Chargers
In the day and age of today where our world is consumed with electronics, it is imperative to pack your electronics along with their chargers when travelling.
All devices must be fully charged beforehand and the chargers should be packed in the carry-on bag. Travellers are also allowed to carry portable chargers.
It is also advised to carry power adapters abroad to ensure charging point compatibility.
Medications and First-Aid Kit
Do not forget to pack your prescription medicine. Ensure that you carry your prescription as well as the medicine in its original form and packing to avoid any issues at the airport.
Additionally, one must also carry a first-aid kit with them while travelling which may include but not be restricted to pain relievers, motion sickness pills, bandages as well as any other medicines that the traveller might need.
Toiletries and Personal Care Items
Some travellers are very particular about their skin-care routine or the toiletries/personal care products they usually use. Therefore, a toiletries bag is important.
Additionally, for other travellers, it is advised to carry a small bag of toiletries that may include a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant etc.
It is important to note that airline regulations must be read and understood completely for allowable liquid quantities and the bag they are allowed in before packing.
Comfort Essentials
Travellers can experience discomfort during long flights. Therefore, it is advised to carry some items that increase your level of comfort so that you can have a pleasant and comfortable flight.
Such items may include but are not restricted to, a neck pillow, a blanket/shawl, noise-cancelling headphones, a sleep mask or even earplugs.
Conclusion
A stress-free and comfortable travel can be ensured by adhering to and checking checklists.
In addition to the above top 6 travel essentials to pack, a traveller may also include the following in their packing –
- Travel-sized laundry detergent to wash uncalled-for stains
- Entertainment (books/magazines or downloaded movies/podcasts)
- Non-perishable snacks that you can consume during travel or even your vacation
- Travel-sized umbrella & a reusable water bottle
- Travel locks or other security measures
- A backpack
- Important contacts & emergency information
If a traveller prepares a checklist of all the items mentioned in this blog, they can ensure a stress-free travel and enjoy their journey and vacation in a hassle-free manner!
