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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.

GoldMoon · 05/08/2026 17:13

We take cotton tea towels , not for their usual use but to lay on the pillows .
Cant abide the thought of laying our heads on pillows / cases used by hundreds of people . Also take face cloths to dry our faces with as don't want their towels around our faces .

Pollyanna87 · 05/08/2026 17:13

ZippyPeer · 05/08/2026 17:06

I know someone who takes an extension lead. They hate not being able to charge their phone by the bed

She can just get long cables, no? That’s what I have for by the bed!

Wookyhole · 05/08/2026 17:12

Also will be taking a box of my son’s favourite gluten free cereal which you can’t buy abroad and some washable zip lock bags. Plan is to take a portion secretly in my bag to breakfast and slip it into his bowl.

Globules · 05/08/2026 17:12

I'm currently on holiday, having been away for 10 days so far.

I've got a handful of washing line pegs in my case and a chest torch.

I've used both already.

Livelovelaughfuckoff · 05/08/2026 17:10

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!

Ooh now that’s a good one I’m adding it to my luggage (along with my car window hammer thing)

Wookyhole · 05/08/2026 17:09

I plan to take my feather pillow to Spain this year, last year at the same hotel the pillows were incredibly uncomfortable (in an otherwise brilliant hotel).

DropEmOut · 05/08/2026 17:09

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!

Me too!!

SummerInSun · 05/08/2026 17:08

Always take a handful of dishwasher tablets if er are going self-catering. Places never leave enough and while you can buy them anywhere, you then need to lug most of an unused packet home or leave them behind (and they are expensive!)

ZippyPeer · 05/08/2026 17:06

I know someone who takes an extension lead. They hate not being able to charge their phone by the bed

TheHungryHungryLandsharks · 05/08/2026 17:05

I take my coffee machine on holiday. Not a little nespresso one, but a full blown Jura barista style one that grinds the beans/heats the milk for you.

Obviously this is for UK holidays. 😁

Ilovecheeseyah · 05/08/2026 17:03

An extra pair of knickers?

Ginmonkeyagain · 05/08/2026 17:03

My tendency to take large pack of M&S assorted mints with me on any journey over an hour or so is starting to look pretty sane by comparison.

Gardenisablooming · 05/08/2026 17:00

Forgot to add we only travelled from England to Scotland!

Indianajet · 05/08/2026 16:55

AnnDroidAnnDroid · 05/08/2026 16:49

But without the boots I may not make it as far as the water!

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What are you goi g to do - kick people out of the way?!

AnnDroidAnnDroid · 05/08/2026 16:49

Darragon · 05/08/2026 16:32

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 🤭

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But without the boots I may not make it as far as the water!

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.