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badhabitsleadtolate · 2026-08-05T14:17:08+00:00

Trying to cover all bases. I’m not talking the “oh yeah I whack a teabag in my baggage”, i’m talking the type of stuff most people would never dream of taking.

Darragon · 05/08/2026 16:32

AnnDroidAnnDroid · 05/08/2026 16:13

Not a packing one but I always book the emergency exit aisle and wear lace up boots on the aeroplane, I watched a documentary once about a crash and one of the survivors said people were trampling over other passengers to get out and shoes were coming off, if there is a crash I want to be prepared.

But you’re supposed to take your shoes off in water so they don’t pull you under the water, so slip on shoes would be better, in case of a water landing, no?

My batshit packing includes one of those emergency car seatbelt cutters/window breakers though so I can’t talk, really 🤭

BasketCaseBug · 05/08/2026 16:30

My husband packs protein powder, some in a sandwich bag and a portion in a protein shaker ready to add water. We ALWAYS get stopped. I just walk away from him and wait now.

Mooselooseinmyhoose · 05/08/2026 16:24

Ionlymakejokestodistractmyself · 05/08/2026 15:58

Where are you getting for 4.99? Looks like they're 20 quid online. Thanks!

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I got my years ago but they have them for around 7 quid on amazon

www.amazon.co.uk/Monoxide-Detector-Detectors-Indicator-Included/dp/B0BD4Q3986/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=2EQOU70HCDIFF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SGr7ztz5OxPqj7G6wSyWCeRSkaYy01BUI0LceUFxg-XbncyZW1XNCmElqogc7wSDHWF9w7BIJj-igkFVT_U_VhVWWHjyT-4kE_0p_pMIV7JxZD4Ggv8ror6bjVDxQsPpcmimtpwbapt8Px880nhEIE8MLK02xJ596XaoMd7SbqP9anWmBg4S27asatH5ysNbknVTERMzJiaKPGSSqtoj2g.CRor57YY3lmSwNYaSzwoVd0GgVuZTlrhUodPQAAdaXU&dib_tag=se&keywords=carbon+monoxide+detector&qid=1785943319&sprefix=carbon+monoxi%2Caps%2C626&sr=8-8
www.amazon.co.uk/Monoxide-Detector-Indicator-Replaceable-Batteries/dp/B0CKSLV6GD/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?crid=2EQOU70HCDIFF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SGr7ztz5OxPqj7G6wSyWCeRSkaYy01BUI0LceUFxg-XbncyZW1XNCmElqogc7wSDHWF9w7BIJj-igkFVT_U_VhVWWHjyT-4kE_0p_pMIV7JxZD4Ggv8ror6bjVDxQsPpcmimtpwbapt8Px880nhEIE8MLK02xJ596XaoMd7SbqP9anWmBg4S27asatH5ysNbknVTERMzJiaKPGSSqtoj2g.CRor57YY3lmSwNYaSzwoVd0GgVuZTlrhUodPQAAdaXU&dib_tag=se&keywords=carbon+monoxide+detector&qid=1785943319&sprefix=carbon+monoxi%2Caps%2C626&sr=8-12
www.amazon.co.uk/Monoxide-Detector-Indicator-Replaceable-Batteries/dp/B0CNVXGVPK/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?crid=2EQOU70HCDIFF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SGr7ztz5OxPqj7G6wSyWCeRSkaYy01BUI0LceUFxg-XbncyZW1XNCmElqogc7wSDHWF9w7BIJj-igkFVT_U_VhVWWHjyT-4kE_0p_pMIV7JxZD4Ggv8ror6bjVDxQsPpcmimtpwbapt8Px880nhEIE8MLK02xJ596XaoMd7SbqP9anWmBg4S27asatH5ysNbknVTERMzJiaKPGSSqtoj2g.CRor57YY3lmSwNYaSzwoVd0GgVuZTlrhUodPQAAdaXU&dib_tag=se&keywords=carbon%2Bmonoxide%2Bdetector&qid=1785943319&sprefix=carbon%2Bmonoxi%2Caps%2C626&sr=8-12&th=1&psc=1

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badhabitsleadtolate · 05/08/2026 16:13

AnnDroidAnnDroid · 05/08/2026 16:13

Not a packing one but I always book the emergency exit aisle and wear lace up boots on the aeroplane, I watched a documentary once about a crash and one of the survivors said people were trampling over other passengers to get out and shoes were coming off, if there is a crash I want to be prepared.

Realistically if there’s a crash you’re dead, no point worrying!

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AnnDroidAnnDroid · 05/08/2026 16:13

Not a packing one but I always book the emergency exit aisle and wear lace up boots on the aeroplane, I watched a documentary once about a crash and one of the survivors said people were trampling over other passengers to get out and shoes were coming off, if there is a crash I want to be prepared.

BMW58 · 05/08/2026 16:07

Even £20 is cheap to save your life.........🙄

Ionlymakejokestodistractmyself · 05/08/2026 15:58

Mooselooseinmyhoose · 05/08/2026 15:28

I dont consider mine unhinged but...

I always take a carbon monoxide detector! 4.99 on amazon. One of the biggest causes of deaths abroad.

Everyone I tell laughs and then quietly buys their own. Im saving the world one detector at a time!

Where are you getting for 4.99? Looks like they're 20 quid online. Thanks!

UnbeatenMum · 05/08/2026 15:53

I take all the medicine in my house. Just because it's already in a locked box and so it's easier to pack the box than sort out what we might and might not need. Otherwise I think I'm fairly normal.

NotAnotherScarf · 05/08/2026 15:52

If I am going to somewhere I am not sure of safety wise, I always pack a rubber door stop. I use it to wedge the hotel door closed. Its very difficult to push thd door open with it in place especially on any type of carpet

EmailsaysOOO · 05/08/2026 15:50

I take a just started toilet roll. One with about 90% left. I know they can be bought everywhere but I don't go anywhere without (most of) one of my own.

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badhabitsleadtolate · 05/08/2026 15:47

Mooselooseinmyhoose · 05/08/2026 15:28

I dont consider mine unhinged but...

I always take a carbon monoxide detector! 4.99 on amazon. One of the biggest causes of deaths abroad.

Everyone I tell laughs and then quietly buys their own. Im saving the world one detector at a time!

thats actually a really good idea!

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Gardenisablooming · 05/08/2026 15:41

2 separate trips last year..
First trip ds 16 unpacked a High Viz jacket...
Next trip he produced a lint roller.

He's a funny lad !!

Faircastle · 05/08/2026 15:38

I always bring a crochet kit, and if I'm going away for more than a weekend I also bring a spare hook and extra yarn, just in case.

notwhingingjuststatingfacts · 05/08/2026 15:36

Mooselooseinmyhoose · 05/08/2026 15:28

I dont consider mine unhinged but...

I always take a carbon monoxide detector! 4.99 on amazon. One of the biggest causes of deaths abroad.

Everyone I tell laughs and then quietly buys their own. Im saving the world one detector at a time!

Just me quietly adding my spare carbon monoxide monitor to my luggage

Brilliant idea!!

Mooselooseinmyhoose · 05/08/2026 15:28

I dont consider mine unhinged but...

I always take a carbon monoxide detector! 4.99 on amazon. One of the biggest causes of deaths abroad.

Everyone I tell laughs and then quietly buys their own. Im saving the world one detector at a time!

Verv · 05/08/2026 15:25

TAD skeleton key.
Its a little tool that acts as a screwdriver, pry bar, nail puller box cutter yadda yadda.
Really surprising how often i use it so it comes everywhere with me.

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Stompythedinosaur · 05/08/2026 15:20

I feel like the size of first aid kit I take on holiday with me might be verging on the unhinged, but I like to be prepared! If one of my family has a serious accident whilst suffering from terrible diarrhea and back pain, I'll be ready for it!