What are some non obvious things you pack for vacation? (1 Viewer)

[litc]

Vikki has a brother?!

The brother in question is her kid brother like 9 or smth

cute for vikki as long as he’s a nice, good (for that age) kid

 

[dnb]

floss
thin slippers or slides (if it's a long flight)
take pics of passport (if going abroad)
COVID vaccination card

You might also need to notify your credit card company if you're going abroad (some cards require this).

 

[ani07]

not sure what ppl consider none obvious.

health insurance?

 

[StirFriedPanda]

I thought you were joking but now I'm confused

Umm nope, I'm serious. What's so unusual about about those items.

 

[Ahsoka]

Umm nope, I'm serious. What's so unusual about about those items.

What’s unusual about pocket knives? On a flight? I’m already likely to be stopped at some point, I don’t need to make it easier for them

 

[StirFriedPanda]

What’s unusual about pocket knives? On a flight? I’m already likely to be stopped at some point, I don’t need to make it easier for them

Lol, it goes in your checked bag. If I don't take one I buy one as soon as possible once I get their.

 

[Ahsoka]

Lol, it goes in your checked bag. If I don't take one I buy one as soon as possible once I get their.

Oh ig, I kind of forgot those existed. I’m not checking any bags though so that’s out of the question.

 

[StirFriedPanda]

Oh ig, I kind of forgot those existed. I’m not checking any bags though so that’s out of the question.

Then definitely buy one.

 

[Ahsoka]

Then definitely buy one.

What would I need it for that would warrant needing one though?

 

[StirFriedPanda]

What would I need it for that would warrant needing one though?

OMG... ITS THE MOST USEFUL TOOL IN THEY UNIVESE

 

[Ahsoka]

OMG... ITS THE MOST USEFUL TOOL IN THEY UNIVESE

It is occasionally useful but I don’t think it’s so useful I need to buy it for a week long vacation

 

[StirFriedPanda]

It is occasionally useful but I don’t think it’s so useful I need to buy it for a week long vacation

I fear for you...

 

[ChiaraStar169]

one word, four letters: MEDS.

When I went to Detroit to see Monsta X last year, I completely forgot to pack my meds for the next morning (two antidepressants and a stimulant), so I had to suffer until that afternoon when I got home. So yeah, definitely pack your meds.

 

[Ahsoka]

one word, four letters: MEDS.

When I went to Detroit to see Monsta X last year, I completely forgot to pack my meds for the next morning (two antidepressants and a stimulant), so I had to suffer until that afternoon when I got home. So yeah, definitely pack your meds.

Meds I would never forget luckily, that’s too drilled into me to not forget them. It would be hell if I did, I’d have basically zero chance of getting any of them, especially my controlled one

 

[Pirioca]

Depends on the vacation. A non obvious thing for a hiking trip are cotton balls. They are great for starting a fire. If you didn't forget some type of emergency fire starter...

Even if you just go on city trips you should have a sharp knife with you. I eat in quiet a few German restaurants where they gave me a blunt knife. Then I asked for a sharp knife - and they brought me another blunt knife.

Other maybe non obvious, but useful, things are charcoal tablets, ear plugs (if you have - for whatever reason - loud next-door neighbors in the hotel), a small film canister with corn starch (fast remedy for bleeding wounds), Epoxy glue (for repairing all kinds of things other than wounds!) and a small, robust, powerful torchlight (there could be blackouts in any city anytime) - with fresh batteries (don't lean on rechargeable battery packs in an emergency). You could also pack a sleep mask, even if you normally don't use one: some years ago I slept in a hotel room with a blinking neon sign opposite my balcony. Yep, these are 'minor details' that travel brochures don't tell you...

A multitool is one of the most obvious things I pack for vacation (better check the knife laws of the country you want to travel to before). But most people I know don't even have a Swiss Army Knife.

If you are single and travel alone, always have condoms with you. You never know who you'll met and how the day will end.

 

[Ahsoka]

Depends on the vacation. A non obvious thing for a hiking trip are cotton balls. They are great for starting a fire. If you didn't forget some type of emergency fire starter...

Even if you just go on city trips you should have a sharp knife with you. I eat in quiet a few German restaurants where they gave me a blunt knife. Then I asked for a sharp knife - and they brought me another blunt knife.

Other maybe non obvious, but useful, things are charcoal tablets, ear plugs (if you have - for whatever reason - loud next-door neighbors in the hotel), a small film canister with corn starch (fast remedy for bleeding wounds), Epoxy glue (for repairing all kind of things other than wounds!) and a small, robust, powerful torchlight (there could be blackouts in any city anytime). You could also pack a sleep mask, even if you normally don't use one: some years ago I slept in a hotel room with a blinking neon light opposite my balcony. Yep, these are 'minor details' that travel brochures don't tell you...

A multitool is one of the most obvious things I pack for vacation (better check the knife laws of the country you want to travel to before). But most people I know don't even have a Swiss Army Knife.

If you are single and travel alone, always have condoms with you. You never know who you'll met and how the day will end.

Ig a sharp knife could be useful in some situations but I really can’t see a situation that for me personally would require a sharp knife, plus I can’t bring either a knife or a multi tool with me anyways.
What are charcoal tablets used for? I’ve never heard of them before tbh Thenext few things would be available to me there without needing to bring any of it too. Either that or I don’t own the thing in question to begin with (like the sleeping mask) but I know 100% that I wouldn’t need it anyways. And condoms I would never need in any circumstances luckily, they seem like a major nuisance so I’m definitely not complaining about not needing them

 

[Pirioca]

What are charcoal tablets used for? I’ve never heard of them before tbh

Pack Charcoal Tablets

Charcoal has been trending hard in wellness circles lately. So much so that there’s been a backlash. Let’s break it down. Activated charcoal, like clay, is highly absorptive. That’s what makes the stuff so incredible for binding to toxins in the gut and helping us deal with food poisoning, overeating, or any evening involving alcohol. Used correctly, activated charcoal can help the body to detoxify and we highly recommend it during or after a big night out. However, activated charcoal should be used sparingly – too much charcoal can absorb all the good nutrients you’re consuming everyday too. Most importantly, the dose and dilution of charcoal is key to avoid serious digestive issues.

We recommend carrying it while traveling, but using sparingly. Have a big dinner out planned with multiple bottles of wine? Pop a couple of charcoal supplements – or, if you want to be extra cautious, do what we do and crack a charcoal tab open , mix thoroughly with a full glass of water and drink slowly.

Source:

8 Key Wellness Travel Tips + The Truth About Charcoal

Pack up these healthy travel tips and supplements so you can enjoy that vacay in tip-top shape...

thechalkboardmag.com

 

[Ahsoka]

Source:

8 Key Wellness Travel Tips + The Truth About Charcoal

Pack up these healthy travel tips and supplements so you can enjoy that vacay in tip-top shape...

thechalkboardmag.com

Interesting. Ig food poising is possible in any circumstance but I do think the chances of that happening are very slim. Not sure if it’s worth trying to get some before I go maybe I’ll consider it for future stuff

 

[dark_tranquility]

Nintendo switch???

chocolate?

 

[Ahsoka]

Nintendo switch???

chocolate?

Don’t have either at the moment so that would be rather difficult