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What have I forgotten to pack for my holiday?!!

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IGaveSoManySigns · 30/08/2025 16:29

Can’t shake the feeling that I’ve forgotten something, flying to Italy this weekend

I’ve packed all the normal clothes - daytime and evening, shorts and t-shirts, pyjamas and swimwear. I’ve got a jumper to wear and a raincoat just in case. A spare pair of trainers and some sandals for the evening.

in my hand luggage I have the usual liquids, sunglasses (prescription and non), a book, medicine etc and chargers. Got adapter plugs

what have I forgotten?!

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FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 30/08/2025 16:30

I forgot toothbrushes. I had to buy some in the airport.

IGaveSoManySigns · 30/08/2025 16:30

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 30/08/2025 16:30

I forgot toothbrushes. I had to buy some in the airport.

Thankfully I need that in the morning so it should be impossible to forget!

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Sirzy · 30/08/2025 16:31

Hairbrush is my normal to forget

Overthebow · 30/08/2025 16:31

Toothbrush, sun cream, socks and underwear, book/kindle, empty water bottle, hairbrush and ties, passport.

Weekendgisuw · 30/08/2025 16:32

Hair brush? Bobbles/styling products?

enough underwear to poop yourself x3 per day?

DelphiniumBlue · 30/08/2025 16:33

Toothbrush, tampons if relevant, insect spray, knickers. But you can buy anything you've forgotten there, the only real essentials are prescription medicines and glasses, which you have remembered.
Have a lovely time!

ThejoyofNC · 30/08/2025 16:34

Passports
Money
Chargers
Underwear
Socks
Travel adaptor
Hairbrush/clips/bobbles
Sun cream if needed

IwanttotakeyoutoaNailaBar · 30/08/2025 16:35

Maybe you haven’t?

Seems you’ve thought of the essentials. As long as you have passport, check in app/ details and money it doesn’t really matter. Buy your cables/ perfume/ tweezers at the airport.

If it helps I forget PJ’s mostly.
Edited because you’ve remembered them!

mamagogo1 · 30/08/2025 16:35

Empty water bottle (I take my chilly’s one usually) small handbag for phone and wallet in the evening, random euros lying around the house from previous trips, shirt to cover up from the sun/visiting churches with dress code, below knee skirt or trousers also for sightseeing,

IGaveSoManySigns · 30/08/2025 16:37

Hairbrush and bobbles in!

@Weekendgisuw 15 pairs of underwear for 7 days 🤣

@DelphiniumBluei keep forgetting to pack my tampons!

got lots of suncream in the hold.

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BCBird · 30/08/2025 16:45

IGaveSoManySigns · 30/08/2025 16:37

Hairbrush and bobbles in!

@Weekendgisuw 15 pairs of underwear for 7 days 🤣

@DelphiniumBluei keep forgetting to pack my tampons!

got lots of suncream in the hold.

I allocate 2 pairs of pants a day and mates laugh at me. Have a great time.

IGaveSoManySigns · 30/08/2025 16:47

BCBird · 30/08/2025 16:45

I allocate 2 pairs of pants a day and mates laugh at me. Have a great time.

I do it every time. I’m due on my period this time around so it’s definitely needed!

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PuntoEBasta · 30/08/2025 17:01

Brolly or lightweight mac, depending on where you are going. There are storms in the forecast next week for much of the country.

PornOfCopia · 30/08/2025 17:04

What sort of holiday and what will the weather be like?

ItsFridayIminLoveJS · 30/08/2025 17:05

Pyjamas? You would need to pack 7 pairs unless you are in SC with a washing machine? Surely be hot enough to sleep naked.. l only take 10kg and 7 dresses is a lot of weight with all the other stuff... mind I've got it down to a fine art now... we go abroad every six weeks .

CoastalCalm · 30/08/2025 17:18

Earplugs always top of my list along with any medication

runwithme · 30/08/2025 17:20

Phone charger, lead, battery pack

IGaveSoManySigns · 30/08/2025 17:37

ItsFridayIminLoveJS · 30/08/2025 17:05

Pyjamas? You would need to pack 7 pairs unless you are in SC with a washing machine? Surely be hot enough to sleep naked.. l only take 10kg and 7 dresses is a lot of weight with all the other stuff... mind I've got it down to a fine art now... we go abroad every six weeks .

We’ve got three cases between us, I’ve got three pairs of pyjamas with me :)

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IGaveSoManySigns · 30/08/2025 17:37

runwithme · 30/08/2025 17:20

Phone charger, lead, battery pack

Reckon I’m going to have to get a battery pack at the airport because mine is broken 😩

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IGaveSoManySigns · 30/08/2025 17:38

PuntoEBasta · 30/08/2025 17:01

Brolly or lightweight mac, depending on where you are going. There are storms in the forecast next week for much of the country.

We’re off to Italy, got rain coats with us

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itsgettingweird · 30/08/2025 17:40

You’ve not mentioned underwear - hopefully you’ve packed that!!

Towels?

GHIC cards.
bank cards

I always forget water bottles but that depends on whether you use them or not!

Also like to take uno and a pack of cards.

PuntoEBasta · 30/08/2025 17:41

IGaveSoManySigns · 30/08/2025 17:38

We’re off to Italy, got rain coats with us

Yes, you said, which is why I made a point of mentioning it! I was with family in the north last week where rain is not unusual but my cousins further south are expecting more rain than usual next week.

AlanJohnsonsBeemer · 30/08/2025 17:46

I know you have packed adaptors, but I always take an extension lead too. So that the 4 of us are not scrabbling around when we want to charge multiple things up each.

MerylSqueak · 30/08/2025 17:46

I usually take a spare foldable shopping bag or two: one for dirty clothes and one to slip into a handbag just in case.

IGaveSoManySigns · 30/08/2025 17:55

PuntoEBasta · 30/08/2025 17:41

Yes, you said, which is why I made a point of mentioning it! I was with family in the north last week where rain is not unusual but my cousins further south are expecting more rain than usual next week.

Absolutely gutted 🤣

the portable charger is now playing ball and charging so that’s another thing ticked off 🥳

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