trip essentials

Bosnia And Herzegovina
October 25, 2024 1:27pm CST
it's always a struggle when i have to pack for a trip because I NEED EVERYTHING!!! what do you mean it's just two days?? what if i don't like the outfit i packed and i want the other one i left at home? hm? what then? not to mention shoes - high heel boots take up like 50% of suitcase. it's not easy being a woman well, i have a few more hours until our trip. i'll try to pack only essentials (hygiene and chargers), one outfit, long socks and boots. i'll carry book and makeup in my bag. what are your trip essentials?
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (69370)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Oct
It's easy to pack light and give yourself options. As a woman, I always take three outfits for an overnight trip. This not only gives me choice, but if something happens to one I have something clean to change into. I also have two pairs of shoes on hand. Then the basic health things like tolitry bag, laptop, charger phone etc. And, that's just the basics that aren't related to my disability.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (69370)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Nov
@aureategloom Just my wheelchair, cushion, and my pills. I also carry a glcose meter and monitor my sugar. As for clothes, I don't worry about stains. But I still have a period and don't want to be sitting in a pool of blood if I don't have to. I also try to avoid wearing clothes that get wet for to long. chafing can happen even in a wheelchair. I can't risk that. And, I feel everything.
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Yumeko
@aureategloom (9416)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
1 Nov
i never even thought of the second reason for packing more outfits. i'm type of person that will ignore stain or something if it happened after i put my outfit on. if it's not too big or too visible, of course. do you need many more things for your health?
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Yumeko
@aureategloom (9416)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
6 Nov
@kaylachan seems like you're thinking about everything and you got a way to deal with things that can eventually happen also, i didn't know about your condition and i apologize if i was being rude, i didn't mean to
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snowy
@snowy22315 (180452)
• United States
25 Oct
It is hard to pack for a trip I agree. What I take really depends on the time of the year. Obviously I take more clothing if it is winter time.
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Yumeko
@aureategloom (9416)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
25 Oct
i think that my problem is that i can be indecisive sometimes i'm always thinking it's better to have things with you, than to need them and not having them. + it's not like we're carrying it on our backs and for some reason, it's easier to pack for winter, in my case.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (180452)
• United States
25 Oct
@aureategloom I always leave things behind. It gets frustrating.
Yumeko
@aureategloom (9416)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
1 Nov
@snowy22315 i forgot my hairbrush TWICE. so i have two souvenir brushes at home, that i bought at the place i was visiting and brought back home because well, i paid for them
luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (6155)
• Philippines
23h
You do that? Wow that's very mndful, I bet you always have the best OOTD for your vacations. Me? I pack 5 hours before the travel, lol! I just bring essentials, and i just bring comfortable change clothes and a rubber shoes, I always wear jeans.
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Yumeko
@aureategloom (9416)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
18h
i do that, but i don’t think it’s very useful. when i was on the trip i talked about in this discussion - i wore the same outfit for 2 days because it was too cold. there was no need for the rest of the packed things i wish i could do that, but i always try to do things "in time" so i’m not late or i don’t forget something because i’m in rush
Tammy
@tammys85 (30065)
• Baltimore, Maryland
29 Oct
I FEEL THIS. Oh my God. When I went to the WWE Royal Rumble back in 2014, I packed a bit and it was just for ONE NIGHT. But I was several hours from home and I go through those "What if I need this??" feelings lol.
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Yumeko
@aureategloom (9416)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
1 Nov
well, i understand you completely!!! it's better to have things than to regret not bringing them
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Tammy
@tammys85 (30065)
• Baltimore, Maryland
5 Nov
@aureategloom Exactly lol! Especially when you're not that close to home haha.
Jaycee
@fivecandles (419)
• United States
1 Nov
Essentials depend where I'm going of course, but the standard is always twice as many pairs of socks and undies as I probably need. lol
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Jaycee
@fivecandles (419)
• United States
1 Nov
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Yumeko
@aureategloom (9416)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
1 Nov
hahaha YESS! packing undies like i'm going to p00p myself 3x a day
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Anish Asokan
@RevivedWarrior (2191)
• India
26 Oct
2 pairs of indoor clothes , toothbrush and accessories , bath soap , deodarant , a book to read , laptop and charger and finally phone and charger. These are my minimum trip essentials. Rest of the items depend on the type and duration of the trip. I like to have minimal items and thats has helped me in short trips. It is different when it is a long trip. I classify anything as long as long it is more than 7 days. When there is a trip , a do have a to-do list to help me remember all things I need to carry , especially if there are additional ones. I do agree its not easy when a woman is travelling .There would be items to carry. Enjoy your trip and have a great time!
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Yumeko
@aureategloom (9416)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
1 Nov
short list that makes sense. indoor clothes, that's interesting. when i go somewhere, i usually spend 90% time outside and when i get home i only need my pajama. anything that's not just a one day trip means a big bag/suitcase to me oh and thank you, i enjoyed my trip. and sorry for responding just now
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Always smiling
@allknowing (136089)
• India
26 Oct
Depends how long the trip will be
Always smiling
@allknowing (136089)
• India
2 Nov
@aureategloom That would be toleteries, to wear something for sleeping, inner wear, some clothes for day wear...............
Yumeko
@aureategloom (9416)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
1 Nov
if it's over the weekend, what do you think?
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (139579)
• Roseburg, Oregon
25 Oct
I just pack what i need and have my shoes on my feet. I do not need a bunch of shoes. My daughter would but not me.
Yumeko
@aureategloom (9416)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
25 Oct
my problem is that i need eeeverything i figured it out, we're good. only one suitcase for this little trip
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Greenery8
@grenery8 (10273)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
26 Oct
I understand you.i like carrying food so when i realise i cut some food and still can't carry everything, i feel not good
Yumeko
@aureategloom (9416)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
1 Nov
i rarely bring food hahah we mostly stop at the gas station or some fast food for me to get my coffee (iii'm jussst a giiiiirl)
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Yumeko
@aureategloom (9416)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
6 Nov
@grenery8 i mean, it is good to have some snacks or something sweet with you i try to always have something sweet with me. i like both tea and coffee, but coffee is essential for trips. otherwise i'll just be sleeping the whole ride
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Greenery8
@grenery8 (10273)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
2 Nov
@aureategloom if you travel by a car,i get it.if you travel by bus or by train, a sandwich or two in backpack is appreciated o,you're a coffee person?i got your back,girl,even though i'm a tea person
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