Essentials for Every Trip
Essential #2: First Aid kit. Travel-sized first aid kits are available at many drug stores and well worth the small investment. You never know when a band-aid or antiseptic wipe will come in handy.
Essential #3: Comfortable shoes and socks. Standing in line for security, exploring a foreign city on foot-uncomfortable shoes will lead to a miserable trip. Broken-in walking shoes (not brand-new!) and padded hiking socks will help you enjoy your travels and avoid sore feet at the end of the day.
Essential #4: Sewing kit. I always seem to lose buttons while traveling. A travel-sized sewing kit with a needle, a few colors of thread, a small pair of scissors and some neutral buttons can solve a myriad of problems while on the road.
Essential #5: Medications. If you take medication daily, make certain you have more than you think you will need. A canceled flight or delay may mean you miss a dose if you don’t pack extra.
Essential #6: Wrinkle-free clothing. After a red-eye flight, it helps to look less rumpled than you feel. Orvis, Towncraft, and Eddie Bauer all make wrinkle-resistant clothing that look freshly pressed right out of the suitcase and cost as little as $16.99.
Happy travels