The Ultimate Packing List for Every Trip

Some of us are absolute klutz when we need to pack for a trip, so bookmark this ultimate packing list for every trip and thank me later.

Let me break this down into categories. I’ll keep it simple, so you can follow carefully and not miss a thing. And I’ll link some of my absolute favourites to my amazon affiliates page. (Btw, I may get a commission if you click on any of these links, so be nice, and check them out!)

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The Ultimate Packing List

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On the flight

So what do you carry for your 12 to 24-hour flight?

Prepare a packing list especially for your personal item carry-on bag with anything that you’ll want with you on the flight. It’s always a good idea to make sure you have an outfit (or two) and a few essential toiletries in your personal item just in case your luggage is lost.

First, if you don’t have one already, get a digital luggage scale. You don’t want any surprises. You’ll also need, I think, this really drool-worthy Lannsyne Vintage Full Leather Crossbody bag to store essential documents. I fell in love at first sight.

Others on our ‘on-the-flight’ list include:

A good pair of noise canceling earphones
Jacket (That flight gets cold!)
Blanket (Those ones on the flight are germiphobes, I believe. Use with caution)
Socks. (Use these thermal ones. You’d love them)
Your passport/ID/Visa. (Needs to be said!)
Empty water bottle
Sunshades (I never leave home without it)
Your contacts (Emergency – on a small booklet, just in case your phone dies – or gets stolen?)
Speaking of dead phones, then how about getting a power bank? I’m addicted to these Anker ones.
And USB charger?
Pain relievers and Vitamins
Baby Wipes
Face mask – Covid dealt with everyone in 2020. Please be careful and healthy.
Mini mirror
Mini/Travel Flashlight

Toiletries

If you don’t have toiletries in your ultimate packing list, then I don’t know what you’re about. Use the items below as a guide.

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Floss, or toothpick, as we say in Nigeria.
Soap (Bathing and washing)
Makeup
Shaving stick
Sanitary Pads
Bath Towels
Insect repellants. (Don’t play with this one.)
Hand sanitizers
First aid kit (one can never be too careful)
Deodorant. Pleeeaseeeeee.
Hair brush
Shampoo/Conditioner
Body cream, oil
Sewing Kit
Tissue paper
Blades/Scissors
Perfume
Nail file

Clothing and Accessories

It depends on where you’ll be going to, and what the weather will be like. But here are the essentials:

Underwear
3 or more dress outfits, just in case.
Shorts, for comfortable days.
For hygiene purposes, please pack your own hair clipper.
Packing cubes
Jeans
T-shirts
Shoes : 1 slippers, dress shoes, canvas
Shoe polish
Sleepwear
Clothesline
Sewing Kit
Portable hangers

Gadgets

If you’re a tech head like I am, then don’t forget your:

Laptop/iPad
Mobile Phone
All chargers
Padlock
Extension box or metal strips, as it is also called.
I recommend a good camera. This Lumix FZ80 is great, and the reviews are legit.
Rechargeable batteries for your flashlight and camera
Normal batteries are recommended too.
Phone stands are definitely necessary, so check out this Arkon 11″ Tripod/phone stand.
Always carry a memory card, card reader or a USB drive.
If you’re into heavy lifting, a portable Hard Drive or SSD, like this SanDisk 1TB is awesome.