I'm going on a trip! What do I put in the suitcase?
Each trip requires its own checklist, but there are elements that are repeated from one to another regardless of where you go, how long you are going to be there and how you like to enjoy traveling.
So that it does not happen to you to take up space with something that does not serve you or forget those really important objects s you must always follow a maxim: carry the absolutely essential , everything that is just in case you do not put it.
Whether you're going on a trip for eight days or three months, it depends on how adventurous and/or homebound you are. think as if your trip was going to be a week. You'll have time to wash clothes in laundries or in the hotels themselves. In this way you will not leave your back carrying the backpack or your energies dragging the trolley.
Do you really want to wear all that?
Preparing a trip is not only about finding the cheapest flights, planning an itinerary with the places you want to visit, getting your visa if applicable or contacting your friend who has a friend who lives in the country you are going to so that they can recommend places . You also have to think very well about what you have to put in the suitcase. And that is a task that takes time. Therefore, if there is someone who thinks up for you a list of things that you do or do have to bring, you will have half the work done.
And that is what you will be able to read from here.
CLOTHING
Notice to boaters: you have to know how to leave clothes at home that you like but that you are going to use little or nothing. Be practical. Think in layers.
For the upper body, five t-shirts or shirts, a jumper or sweatshirt, a warm jacket and a raincoat.
For lower extremities with one or two pants or skirts are enough . Some shorts or shorts too.
You should also not forget the swimwear and sunglasses.
think about taking underwear (underpants, panties, socks) for five days.
Two pairs of shoes, preferably comfortable . If you are going to do trekking, do not forget the mountain boots. If you go to a warm place or beach, flip flops, of course.
If your destination is a cold place you should not miss the hat, gloves, panties and thermal clothing.
HYGIENE
Going clean and neat, whatever the type of trip you do, is not only desirable but essential. It is not a matter of carrying all the creams there are, but there are a minimum of elements that you must include in your toiletry bag: toothbrush, toothpaste, gel, shampoo, microfiber towel, tweezers, nail clippers, scissors, shaving material, makeup, conditioner, perfume or colognes, and deodorant.
Don't forget the toothbrush
TECHNOLOGY
Electronics live with us and have become an essential part of our lives. Living without looking at your mobile phone every twenty minutes is a thing of the past. Being somewhere without an internet connection reminds us of our grandparents or great-grandparents. The important thing is to have the possibility of accessing communication with the world And if you want to disconnect completely, let it be your own decision, not an obligation due to the lack of devices. In addition, we want to have instant memories of our trip captured in images. And not happy about it, too upload our photos to social networks the sooner the better to leave proof of the wonders that we are visiting.
That is why it is important to take a laptop, a smartphone and a digital camera each with their corresponding chargers. It does not hurt to incorporate an external battery for smartphones either, since you already know how quickly the energy of these devices is consumed.
DOCUMENTS
When you travel the world you need something that identifies you to cross borders or carry out transactions. In the same way you need money to be able to eat or pay for hotels. Or get a doctor to see you if you get constipated.
That is why it is necessary to always carry the passport or a national identity document, bank card(s), visa if applicable, cash , either in euros or in the currency of the country in question, boarding passes and train tickets, as well as the itinerary that you are going to carry out.
Of all these documents you should have photocopies and, in addition, a copy in the cloud, either in a storage type drop box or in your email. Any precaution is little, especially when it comes to your passport or your visa. If you lose them, it will save you a lot of trouble having done everything said.
Apart from the documents mentioned, it is also advisable to carry the driver's license, student license if you're lucky enough to be that young, your health insurance card and recent passport photos of you.
Bring the absolutely essential
FIRST AID KIT
How many times have you heard the story of your friend who went to Mexico or the Caribbean and gastroenteritis ruined the trip? Or that of your friend who was riddled by mosquitoes in the jungle? It is clear that prevention is always better than cure, but to put a stop to a health mishap, you need to carry a well-equipped first-aid kit.
And within that space for medicines, they should not be missing antihistamines and antiallergics, antipyretics, antidiarrheals, analgesics, plasters, antibiotic ointment for mosquito bites, repellent for these to prevent the aforementioned stings, water purification tablets.
From here, everything you put in more is under your responsibility and that of whoever is going to carry the suitcase. Don't forget to think about leaving space in case you feel like buying something in your country of destination or you want to bring gifts to your closest ones.
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