Packing for a trip is not one of my men dems favourite things to do. Knowing the travelling essentials for men is a necessity, not knowing is why some men just throw things all higgledy-piggledy in a box thirty minutes before they leave the house.
It is always the funniest sight watching my male friends pack for a trip. They ask a ton of questions and in the end, just give up.
Because I love love you guys, I have decided to do you one solid. I decided to write you the list of essentials you absolutely must pack for a trip. At least, this list will serve as the foundation and you can tweak and customize it according to your needs and destination.
I also wanted to hear from men what some of you packed for your trips and I’ll share the responses with you here.
Let’s begin with Twitter
Hey guys, quick one
I am writing an article for work.
Please mention about 10 things(could be more or less) that you never travel without.Please RT
— I’m not a woman,I’m a god…Phoenix (@TheHadassahh) December 16, 2022
Some of the responses I got;
Airpod
Bible
Towel
Power bank— M7DAS™ (@therealestateqs) December 16, 2022
Charger, deodorant, cash, a book, laptop, Sensodyne paste & brush, air freshener, powerbank & USB-powered fan
— Name (@AlsukarBabik) December 16, 2022
Book
Ear pods— Jahnedu (@Jahnedu) December 16, 2022
deodorants,underwears,gadgets,mifi,table knife,bread
— ENDSARS (@ChiillinBoi) December 16, 2022
Depends on the where and how long but
Spare USB cord
Panadol
A sweater/hoodie
Headphones
Books— Short Skirt Advocate II (@Uncle_homepage) December 16, 2022
AirPods, charger, phones, 2 sims(different network).
— Champ (@champppappi) December 18, 2022
I got responses from other places;
Here is what Daniel says;
“Money, Charger, Hand sanitiser, Condoms, Emergency contacts, 2 bottles of water, ID, Soup, toothpaste, toothbrush, roll on, body spray & lotion, mouthwash, Pen and notepad, Extra phone, Touch light.”
For Victor;
“Identification, Money, Phone, Laptop, Keys (can use it as a weapon if need be), Obviously clothes & shoes.”
See, it really shouldn’t stress you to hell and high waters trying to pack, let’s create the ultimate travel essentials list from the responses we got.
The Ultimate Travel Essentials List
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Clothes
This goes without saying, I should guess. But, hear me out, as you pack, keep in mind your destination, the purpose of the trip and how long the trip will last. All of this will help you know just how much to pack and what to pack.
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Shoes
As it goes for clothes, the same applies to shoes. Destination, number of days to be spent at the destination and the purpose of the trip will help you select the right number of shoes and the right type of shoes to pack.
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Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Mouthwash and Floss
Dental health is important. And if you are like me who is particular about the type of dental care products you use, you will not want to leave it to chance that you will be able to purchase these products there. It is wise to take yours from home or if you have a travel dental care kit bag, now might be the time to throw that bag into your box so you don’t forget them.
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Money
It is necessary and advisable that you carry at least some amount of cash with you. You never can tell situations and circumstances that might demand cash and you might not be within calling distance of an ATM. No matter how little, try hold small money, make you use that one hold body small.
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Gadgets.
A lot of things fall under this gadget category. To begin with would be your phone, Laptop, charger and earphone/AirPods. Depending on your needs, you might be needing an extension box, camera, tripod stand if you’re a content creator, extra USB cords, extra phones, etc.
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Toiletries
Under this falls your bathing soap or gel, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, body spray, perfume, roll-on, deodorant, loofah and more or less depending on your needs. These things are needed to maintain good hygiene so you definitely do not want to leave your bag of toiletries behind.
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Shaving Kit
This is another must-pack, this is for men who are hairy and might need to snip snip hair. You do not want to forget this kit so you don’t start looking all scruffy.
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Power Bank
A lot of us suffer from Nigeria PTSD when it comes to the power supply and I acty=ualu=y never go anywhere without a power bank and neither should you. It will always come in clutch and save you at times when your power is running low and I am sure will be most especially helpful as you travel.
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Books
Books will save your trip. When you travel, you can drown out anything that might be going on around you and just relax into your book. Imagine you getting through your to-be-read list during your trip. Books are guaranteed to keep you occupied during the trip.
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Underwear
Trust me, I know some of you who forget to pack your underwear. You keep forgetting that underwear is also a part of the travel needs and probably this is because it’s worn under clothes. Whatever your reasons for almost forgetting, it’s now time to go and play football.
There you have it, a comprehensive list of your travel essentials.
What would you be adding to this list? Leave us a comment, we love to hear from you.
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