Going on an expedition with my friends have always been the best of all the days. I believe travelling should be in the mandatory curriculum of every single living human being. It rejuvenates us, it brings that lost charm on our face, it makes the concept of self love live again, it helps us prepare for the stress work, so basically it gives a reason to be happy again for having a life and most importantly, girls we get to put on those lovely clothes dumped in our wardrobe.
I have these levels of excitement; a pre-trip phase, where there is all of “shopping and packing” and endless discussions with tour mates about the itinerary; then the main trip (ofcourse) where memories are made and then there is post-trip phase, the nostalgic phase and also the phase that sets a level for another trip. So together they all make memories to cherish till you plan a next big trip.
Planned trips are always fun. Be it solo or with a flock of friends. I love them because they give me time to get excited and pack the perfect things required.
When I sit to pack my stuff, my top priority always be comfort and convenience. I prefer travelling light. So I pack as little as possible and as much as possible that doesn’t make feel either over stuffed or complete miserable in the trip.
1.Clothing
If your trip is more about outdoor activities and some hiking then you should pack your track pants, shorts and some comfortable and bold T-shirts. Jeans are sometimes uncomfortable for a whole active day, however if you sure you can carry them well, just stuff straight away in your bagpack.
Pack according to the weather. So yes, if its summer that you planning to go, one piece dresses are great option. If its winter make sure you layer yourself appropriately. Pack some fancy woollen scarfs and jackets from your collection to keep you warm.
If it’s a month long trip make sure you carry clothes that are easy to wash, quickly dries and minimum or no maintenance required.
Innerwear are very indispensable. Neither too many nor too less. Girls, you should go thoroughly over each of your Nude bras, tank tops, sports bra and panties and carry the most comfortable ones.
2.Foot wear
Decide to select your footwear based on the weather check you did. If it’s gonna rain then surely u know what you need to pack in. I carry my flip flops and beach sandals everywhere I go.
Based on where you going, stuff your hiking, walking or running shoes. Full Covered shoes are always a great idea.
3.Toiletries
Pack your most required essentials, like, shampoo, facewash, toothbrush and toothpaste, perfume, deodorant, a hand towel. But if you checking in a hotel, then damn, you don’t need them.
For people with a sensitive skin, please carry your skin care supplies suitably. Go with the travel sizes rather than the idea of entire bottle of products.
4.Make up and accessories
Of course no one needs any assistance in this matter. Girls know better what they have to carry. But make sure your make up and accessories don’t cover half of your space. Also at high temperature, cosmetic products are deemed to faint a bit. So take the bare minimum required. Don’t forget your sun glasses and your impressive hat if you going on a sunny day.
5.Health
If you are on a trip to a place that is in the urban area, just take the minimum required medicines like pain killers and your allergy pills, cause that is gonna help you in most of the regular health issues. Keep a pack of bandages and ointment for strangled bones.
You may take some kitchen remedies for alignment.
If you are on certain medication, carry your doctor’s prescription paper without fail. Make sure you carry your medicines in enough quantity since you not sure whether the same dose is available where you going.