Things to carry while travelling to a trip

There are so many of us who likes traveling to the core of our souls and keep on visiting new, beautiful places every now and then. Sometimes the plan arises out of no where and you have no time to think about contents of the luggage for the trip. Most of the time in these cases, we forget one or more essential things to carry while going on a trip. You can imagine a situation where you need to rush and search desperately for a small thing such as soap where even a tissue paper would have come handy.

Since luggage is most common among any kind of traveler, it would be great to always have a list of things to carry on a trip, in store for yourself. It would certainly be extremely handy when the plans are abrupt and come out of nowhere, leaving no time for packing the luggage. I have tried to compile a comprehensive list of thing to carry while I go on a trip and feel could be helpful for each one of us traveling to various places.

Basic Travel Kit

• Itinerary Printout (at least 2)
• Travel Guide / Map Print Out (at least 2)
• At least two Copies of PhotoIDs for all members
• Mobile
• Mobile Charger
• Pen and a small Diary
• Bag locks (2 or more)
• Backpack or Carry bag
• Extra spectacles with cover
• Spectacles cover
• TORCHLIGHT
• Small Scissor
• Watch
• Swiss Knife
• Hand Sanitizer (Dettol, Lifebuoy) – Recommended
• Sunglasses – Recommended
• Multi-Plug – Recommended for remote areas
• Small water bottle, say 500 ml
• Match Boxes or Flint or Cigarette Lighter
• Couple of candles
• Plastic Bags / Plastic Zip Lock Bags
• Twist-ties, safety pins
• Novels or two
• Pens, pencils, colors, crayons, chocolates, toffees for distribution among local children

Eateries

• Chocolates, toffees, chips, chewing gums, mouth freshener, dry fruits etc.
• Pre-cooked food if possible

Camera Kit

• Camera with bag
• Camera Charger and its cable
• Camera Battery
• Camera Cleaning Kit including Lenspen
• Tripod
• Filters
• Remote Release
• Photography Handbook
• Extra Camera Battery, if possible
• Extra Remote Release Battery, if possible
• Extra memory cards, if possible

Toiletries

• Tooth Brush
• Tooth Paste
• Toilet Soap
• Shampoo Pouches according to the schedule or a small shampoo bottle
• Tissue Papers
• Face wash if required but common for girls
• Hair Oil
• Deodorants
• Moisturizing Cream
• Lip Guard
• Cologne Talc
• Comb
• Small Mirror
• Feminine Hygiene, if required

Shaving Kit

• Shaver / Razor / Trimmer
• Shaving Blades ( If possible keep some extra blades)
• Shaver Brush
• Shaving Foam or Cream

Clothing Kit

• Clothes as per the schedule
• Towels
• Socks
• Handkerchiefs
• Slippers
• At least one light jacket

Air Travel

• Air-ticket Printout (if flying with e-tickets)
• Credit/Debit Card photocopy both side from which booking was made — Don’t forget to strike of CVV number
• Authentication Letter if someone else’s Credit/Debit Card

Mountains Must Haves

• Digital Thermometer (Optional)
• Cold Cream
• Lip Guard
• Hats / Caps
• Heavy Woolen Clothing including woolen socks (Severe Cold / Snow)
• Woolen Hand Gloves (Severe Cold / Snow)
• At least 2 pairs of thermal.

Trekking Must Haves

• Mountains Must Haves
• Hard Wooden Stick (Also handy in snow for the grip)
• Rain / Snow Protection Gear like Rain Coat / Rain Suit
• Hats / Caps
• Gaiters for snow or water
• Water Bottles (Snow trek needs more water than we think)
• Trekking Shoes

Beach Must Haves

• Hats / Caps
• Sunscreen lotion (SPF 50 or greater) or  Sunblock
• 2-3 Extra Shorts,
• An extra slipper and extra towel for back pack
• Thin single bed sheet – if not interested in beach shack / bed always
• Lip Guard with sunscreen
• Long-sleeved over shirt and a thin pair of pants as night gets a bit cold at beaches

Medicine or First-aid Box

Disclaimer– Well medicines listed here are just my suggestion as it suits me and you shall always consult your doctor before taking any of these.

• ORS or ORS-L Tetra Packs at least 5 in number
• Pain Relief Spray
• Pain Relief Cream or Gel
• Betadine – Antiseptic cream
• Savlon or Dettol – Antiseptic solution
• Combiflaim or Flexon – Pain Killers
• Crocin or Paracetamol – Mild Fever
• Avomine – Relief from Dizziness, Motion Sickness and Vomiting
• Digene – Relief from Flatulence, Indigestion, acidity (mild)
• Zinetac 150mg – Acidity or gastric problems (only if severe)
• Eno Sachets – Quick Gastric Relief
• Entroquinol – Relief from Loose motion (mild)
• Metrogyl – Relief from Loose motion (high)
• D-Cold Total or Vicks Action 500 for cold
• Pudin Hara for stomachache
• Crepe Bandage – 2 (for fractures)
• J&J Band-Aid Fast Heal Wash proof – Long, Square and circle patches
• Cotton and Dressing Bandage
• Becosules for vitamin B-complex and sometimes energy
• Eye Tone for soothing eyes
• Nasivion for blocked and dry nose
• Ongoing Regular Medicines, if any