Packing List for The Summer Vacation: What You Must Have

Long walks by the beach, the cool wind brushing against your skin, ice pops melting in the heat…that’s right, summertime is finally here!

If you’re planning on taking a relaxing vacation this summer but don’t know what to take with you, don’t worry! Here’s a list of must-haves to pack for your upcoming trip: 

Passport and Relevant Documents

If you’re traveling internationally, be sure to carry your passport, or you won’t be able to get onto your flight! Or, if you’re planning on staying within the country but visiting other cities, you can skip the passport but be sure to keep your identification card on you, as well as other essential documents, like your driver’s license and credit cards. 

Missing a driver’s license will make it difficult to rent a car, which can become a real hassle when you’re out of the station but would like to get around the place in a private vehicle – waiting for public transport can eat through precious touring time! 

Your credit card, on the other hand, will help you pay for essential items (like your hotel room or Airbnb), as well as any fun activities you’d like to try. Some hotels don’t accept regular debit cards, so be sure to keep your credit card with you at all times, especially the ones which give you amazing travel and staying promotions. 

Power Bank

It can be easy to forget to charge your devices when on vacation, especially when you’re too busy having fun to pay attention to mundane responsibilities. Even if you remember to plug your devices in, though, there’s a high chance they might run out of battery while you’re out touring – especially when taking those vacation selfies! 

So, to help ensure your mobile, tablet, laptop, and other devices stay at full charge at all times by choosing the best portable power station, also pack a portable power bank into your travel bag as backup! Just be sure to plug the power bank in whenever you remember to, though! 

Wet Wipes and Hand Sanitizer

Ideally, you should already be carrying these two handy products everywhere you go (you never know when you may need to bust some nasty germs or grease!) but carrying them when on vacation is extra important. Travelling can encourage messiness, especially if you plan on being on the go for long. Also, if you’re likely to be visiting many public spaces, you’re going to want to use a ton of hand sanitizer to ensure your hands stay clean, healthy, and germ-free throughout! 

Dry Shampoo

There’s no doubt you’d want to look your best when on vacation – how else will you snap the picture-perfect vacation selfie? However, the day’s busy events can leave you feeling too tired to pop into the shower for a hair-washing session. So, to avoid having greasy, unbecoming hair throughout your vacation, be sure to pack some dry shampoo into your travel kit for when you need it. 

Water Bottle

Sure, you can easily purchase a new water bottle from any nearby store. But why pay extra for bottled water (not to mention generate more harmful plastic waste for the environment) when you can just refill your own water bottle and carry it everywhere with you? So, don’t forget to pack a portable bottle for your vacation to help you beat the heat…and keep the environment – and your wallet – at its best!