The Go-To Summer Holiday Essentials Guide

We're back with another essentials guide and this time it's all about that vacation abroad!

With holiday season looming, it's time to buy your essentials, plan out your activities and make sure everything is prepared for your trip. That includes making sure your passport is still valid!

This list is based on a trip abroad to a hot country, becasue that's where we'd all love to be right now. Some points are gender specific or are unisex ideas, there are also some points for families.

Toiletries

✈ Shampoo                                ✈ Conditioner                                 ✈ Shower Gel

✈ Body lotion             ✈ Face wipes / make-up remover                ✈ Female care

✈ Haircare                     ✈ Razor / shaving cream                      ✈ Hairspray

  ✈ Insect Repellent            ✈ First aid kit / products         ✈ Dry shampoo

✈ Deodorant                ✈ Brush / comb                ✈ Wash cloth

✈ Cosmetics                ✈ Toothbrush                ✈ Suncream

                 ✈ Toothpaste             ✈ Aftersun                ✈ Perfume / aftershave

Clothing

✈ Clothes                                 ✈ Underwear                            ✈ Footwear

✈ Jacket                             ✈ Swimwear                       ✈Sleepwear

✈ Hat                              ✈ Everyday bag
 

Electronics

           ✈ Phone                           ✈ Chargers                          ✈ Extension Lead

✈ Plug Adapters                 ✈ Tablet                      ✈ Camera

✈ Hair Tools                         ✈ Mp3/music

 
Miscellaneous

✈ Passport                            ✈ Country Currency                           ✈ Flight Socks

✈ Sunglasses                        ✈ Travel Insurance                        ✈ Cosmetics

✈ Map                    ✈ Hotel/Travel Documents                    ✈ Bank Card

  ✈ Phrase Book                    ✈ Cellotape                    ✈ Notebook/Pens

✈ Sewing Kit                    ✈ Ear Plugs                    ✈ Safety Pins

✈ Travel Medication                    ✈ ID                    ✈ Book
✈ Copy of Passport & Important documents

Children/Babies

           ✈ Clothing                           ✈ Underwear                          ✈ Activity Books

✈ Baby food                      ✈ Baby milk/powder                      ✈ Pacifiers

✈ Sun Hat                      ✈Armbands/floating items                      ✈Toy(s)
✈ Everything you feel your little one needs

Is there anything you feel I missed off this list? Where are you off on holiday this year?
Drop a comment in the box below!

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 TJ

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The Ultimate Festival Packing List

Coachella kicks off today in Indio, California and if I say I'm not jealous of every attendee, well I'd be lying. With a stellar line up, A-class festival fashion and 2 fun weekends in the sun, I'm definitely not alone in my envy.

However, with so many festivals happening over the coming months, we shouldn't be too jealous. If you're off for a weekend (or week in some cases) of music filled fun, then I've devised the perfect list you'll need to ensure you've packed all the essentials. There's nothing worse than being unprepared and stuck in the mud. Literally. 

Please bear in mind that this list will not suit everybody, especially you picky bods, and some are more gender specific, but only you know your absolute essentials. We just want to help you on your way.

Click the links below for my reasons why these items are essential!

DON'T TAKE TOO MUCH 
One thing to really think about when sorting out your gear is that you have to physically carry everything with you, over dirty, hilly, muddy grounds, to your campsite. If you can't carry it then don't take it!

DON'T BRING THAT!
If you don't want to lose it then don't bring it. Losing stuff is a bind at the best of times, but when you're on a campsite with thousands of people then the chances of finding what you lost is like finding a needle in a haystack. You're much better off with a disposable camera, or an old compact, and an old phone that won't be too heartbreaking if it gets trodden into the mud.

There are also restricted items at each festival so definitely check out the list on their website, they all provide the do's and don'ts.

WHO ARE YOU?
Most festivals operate age restriction and regulations for various things. Take your ID so you aren't refused anything you're old enough to have. No one likes being the sober one because they thought they looked old enough to be served without ID.

HAPPY CAMPERS
♫ Tent
♫ Sleeping bag
♫ Cooking stove, utensils & food
♫ Spare tent pegs
♫ Blankets

IT'S OKAY TO BE THE PRACTICAL ONE
I can't pack your bag for you but here are a few things to consider;

                                                    ♫ Travel & Festival tickets - obviously        ♫ Directions/Map

                                                    ♫ Cash & Cards                                        ♫ Old phone

                                                    ♫ Compact camera                                   ♫ Wellies

                                                    ♫ Take extra clothes                                 ♫ Take clothes you can bear being ruined

                                                    ♫ Light-weight waterproof jacket               ♫ Wet wipes 

                                                    ♫ Hand sanitiser                                       ♫ Hat

                                                    ♫ Bandannas/floral crowns/headpiece/hair accessories

                                                    ♫ Toilet roll                                               ♫ Travel John

                                                    ♫ Bin bags & plastic bags                         ♫ Torch

                                                    ♫ Sun protection                                       ♫ Toiletries

                                                    ♫ Umbrella                                                ♫ Sunglasses 

                                                    ♫ Earplugs                                                ♫ Lighter/matches

                                                    ♫ Towel                                                     ♫ Chargers & Batteries

                                                    ♫ Books/Magazines                                   ♫ Eye mask

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Did I miss anything off? If you think I did then leave your suggestions in the comments below.

TJ
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The Camping Essentials Checklist

Packing for a camping trip is probably harder than packing to go abroad. There are many more things you need to remember, and if you're staying tin the country then the chances are, your car will be full to the brim with food, essentials, tents and things to keep everyone occupied for the journey. This holiday lark is no easy ride.

We figured we'd lighten your load and supply you with a checklist to help you remember all those

things you'll forget all about until you're in the wilderness with no power, no torch and cold toes!

Clothing

                                                ☐ Clothing                                                    ☐ Sleepwear

                                                ☐ Underwear                                                ☐ Shoes/boots/trainers

                                                ☐ Hat                                                          ☐ Sweatshirt/jacket

                                                ☐ Extra socks                                              ☐ Swim wear 

Bring clothing, underwear, sleepwear and shoes appropriate for your trip in terms of practicality and length of holiday. Depending on the season, remember you'll be warm/cool enough for the weather.

Toiletries

                                                 ☐ Toothbrush                                               ☐ Toothpaste

                                                 ☐ Deodorant                                                 ☐ Mirror

                                                 ☐ Soap/Cleansers                                         ☐ Towel/washcloth

                                                 ☐ Shampoo & Conditioner                              ☐ Tissues

                                                 ☐ Toilet Paper                                               ☐ Travel John

                                                 ☐ Towel                                                        ☐ Hairbrush/comb

Health & Medication

                                                 ☐ Prescription medicine                                 ☐ Pain medication

                                                 ☐ Insect repellent                                          ☐ Hand sanitiser

                                                 ☐ Plasters                                                     ☐ First Aid Kit

                      

Camping Equipment

                                                   ☐ Camp stove & fuel                                      ☐ Tent

                                                   ☐ Sleeping equipment                                     ☐ Can Opener 

                                                   ☐ Cutlery                                                       ☐ Cups

                                                   ☐ Seasonings/condiments                               ☐ Paper towels  

                                                   ☐ Food                                                           ☐ Aluminium foil

                                                   ☐ Plates/bowls/pans                                        ☐ Dish soap
                                                   ☐ Campfire grill & utensils                                ☐ Camp chairs       

Electronics & Gadgets

                                                 ☐ Electric converters                                     ☐ Chargers

                                                 ☐ Camera & Equipment                                 ☐ Batteries
                                                 ☐ Electronic devices                                      ☐ Headphones

Miscellaneous

                                                   ☐ Sunglasses                                                  ☐ Candles

                                                   ☐ Radio                                                           ☐ Map/Directions

                                                   ☐ Pocket Knife                                                 ☐ Scissors

                                                   ☐ Seasonings/condiments                                 ☐ Bin bags

                                                   ☐ Eye Mask                                                     ☐ Map

                                                   ☐ Waterproof matches                                      ☐ Torch

                            

Are you off on a camping trip soon? Let us know if you used our checklist and if it helped!

TJ

(Disclaimer: All images were sourced from Pinterest besides the title collage)