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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Jefferson chapter.
Spring break is right around the corner and many students are gearing up for their week away! After some experience recently traveling out of the country here are some of my must haves for both my carry on and checked bag!
Carry on:
- Hand sanitizer
- Tip: Great for if you feel nauseous. The smell of rubbing alcohol will help.
- Neck pillow
- Mint gum
- Tip: Great for clearing ears from pressure change
- Phone charger
- Noise canceling headphones
- Eye mask
- Book
- Feminine products on hand
- Compression socks
- Tip: Super great for comfort on longer flights
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Makeup wipes
Checked bag:
- Toiletry organizer
- Shoe bags
- Packing cubes
- Tip:Stack clothing vertically so all clothing is visible from the open face
Packing List Example:
My packing list usually takes the form of a note. I like to outline my days and key events or activities happening that day.
Wedding Packing list
| Date | Itinerary |
| 7:00pm 10/24 Tuesday | Drive to New York |
| 10:30-1:31pm 10/25 Wednesday | Flight out from JFK |
| 7-10pm 10/25 Wednesday | Welcome Party |
| 5pm-12am 10/26 Thursday | Wedding |
| 10/27 Friday | Vacation |
| 10/28 Saturday | Vacation |
| 10:39am 10/29 Sunday | Flight from Mex to JFK |
List of items to get:
- Travel size deodorant
- Makeup wipes
Tuesday
- Comfy travel outfit
- Going out outfit
- Fruit Pj’s
Wednesday
- Flight outfit
- Welcome party white dress and shoes
- Fruit Pj’s
Thursday
- Wedding dress
- Wedding shoes
- Green Bathing suit
- Linen anthropology pants and cute top
- Pink heart Pj’s
Friday
- Orange Bathing suit
- Blue anthropology pants and cute top
- Green and white dress
- Pink Heart Pj’s
Saturday
- Pink heart Pj’s
Sunday
- Flight outfit
Toiletries:
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Mini body wash
- Mini toothpaste
- Mini hair spray
- Containers for face care
- Makeup
- Dyson
- Brush/comb
- One bag
- Camera
- Nude underwear
- Nude sticky bra
- Heels
- Shoes
Traveling can be very stressful and anxiety inducing. Taking the time to really organize yourself and pack things that make your life a little simpler can be the difference between a good experience and a great experience! Happy traveling!