Having the essentials ready when you are going on an adventure will make the journey more enjoyable. If you are on a budget then preparing the essentials beforehand will definitely save you more bucks. As a woman, if you invest in the right tools, it will last you a long time.
They will come in handy in times of emergencies as well. However, we know how confusing it is to find the things you need. Therefore, we gave our best effort to do the research so you don’t have to waste hours and hours on making the list of essentials you need in your traveling bag.
The must-have essentials can differ depending on the place you are going to travel to so before we provide you a generic list of essentials, here are some things you need to consider before packing for your trip.
Travel Destination
The first thing you need to take into consideration is where you will go on your adventurous trip. If you know exactly where you are going then you take the things you need. This saves you from overloading your backpack with unnecessary things.
If you know the place you will also know what type of weather the place will have and pack accordingly. You also need to keep in mind the culture that place holds so you do not end up packing any banned items there.
Travel Duration
The duration of your journey will determine how many things you will pack in your bag. So after choosing your location, fix how long you will stay there. If you are staying for a short period then you can pack light clothes.
However, if you are staying for many days then you need to take clothes that can be rolled so they take less space in your bag. You should also check if the place you are going to provides laundry service. If it does then you can rewash the few clothes and wear them again.
You also need to keep in mind that if the place you are going to has chilly weather then you will have to pack clothes that you can layer on top of each other. This way you will have no problem keeping yourself warm.
The type of travel you are going for
Another important thing you need to keep in mind is what type of trip you are going to. Is it a family trip? Is it a girls trip? Or Are you going on a trip with your partner? If you know what type of trip you are going on, you can pack accordingly.
If you are going on an office trip then you will have to pack formal clothes. But if it is a solo trip, you will have more liberty in the way you want to pack.
The people you are traveling with
The people you are traveling with also play a very significant role in determining what you will put in your bag. If you are traveling with a friend or sibling, you can easily divide the things you will pack between you too.
However, if you are traveling on your own, you will have to learn to cater to your own needs.
Here is a list of the items every woman needs in their traveling bag:
Backpack
There is no greater companion for a girl than her trusty backpack. We suggest you take a waterproof one with you so that it protects all your belongings.
Make sure the bag has multiple pockets so that you can keep your essentials separately. Invest in a lightweight one but the bag must be sturdy enough to endure the bumps during every trip.
Multi Pouch Bag
These bags are very cheap and you can find them anywhere. You can keep your skincare and makeup here and the multiple pockets will help keep your things organized.
This is also a great way to keep your liquids separate.
Menstrual Cup
We understand how stressful sudden periods can be. Therefore we suggest you pack a menstrual cup. It takes less space and you can wash it very easily.
It will not give you the hassle tampons or sanitary pads give you. You can also carry it everywhere and can swim while wearing it.
Power Bank
We cannot stress how important it is for you to carry a good quality power bank with you at all times. When you click a lot of mind-blowing pictures, you will have to carry a power bank so that the beautiful moments are not compromised.
You will also need to make sure your phone is on for safety issues as you will have to use google maps when you get lost in a new place.
Books
There is nothing more satisfying than reading a book while traveling. Whether you are going on a train or a plane, a book will make sure you are never bored.
So grab that book you have been waiting to finish and pack it in your bag.
Pepper spray
We understand how dangerous it can get for women to travel alone. No matter where you are traveling, there can be predators who are waiting to harm you.
So we suggest you carry pepper spray with you all the time and especially while walking through the dark alleys at night.
Dry Shampoo
As you will not have the opportunity to wash your hair all the time, we advise you to carry dry shampoo with you.
Nowadays, they have travel-size dry shampoo so it will not take too much space in your bag. It comes in handy during trekking.
Scarf
Wherever you go, we suggest you carry a scarf with you as it can easily get cold at night. A scarf comes in handy while visiting religious places as well some of them require you to cover your head.
If you are an over-packer, this list will surely help you chuck out a lot of unnecessary things in your bag. We hope this list helps you to pack efficiently for your next travel.
And don’t stress too much about packing and enjoy your trip wholeheartedly. We know how precious each trip between the hectic lives is and we are glad to be a part of that beautiful memory of yours.
