To ask for your most unhinged packing lists?

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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.

I take a charger with retractable cables that works with old Apple stuff, USB C, and micro USB.

Power bank that the solar charging actually works.

A little pouch with hot sauce and salsa packets, and a couple herbal tea bags. Metal Chopsticks.

The CO monitor is a great idea.

A humidifier.

Aircon is so desiccating that I sleep really badly in some hotels. This little humidifier fits into an ordinary bottle of water, or even just a glass of water, is powered by a USB cable, and runs for 8h. Makes such a difference having it on the bedside table.

Loo roll.
A first aid kit the size of a large shoe box.
An actual non stick frying pan.
Pegs and string.
Bin bags.
Sewing kit.
Gel nail lamp + colour to mend chips.
300 different chargers.
My own hair dryer.
My own laundry detergent.
Rubber gloves.
My foot filing kit.

One year i had to also take 2 of our guinea pigs with us, plus the usual 2 dogs and 3 kids, potty, loo seat and stool, bottles and bedding to a holiday caravan.

If we are going to be staying in a hotel, I make sure I pack a big sheet of brown paper, and a small roll of Sellotape. I have had several unpleasant hotel experiences, where there is only glass between the bathroom and the bedroom. Who wants to see their husband on the loo? Not me.

A bit morbid but I have elderly, unwell parents so I always pack a black dress and black jacket in case one of them dies while I am on holiday.

Sellotape and large hairclips. Often useful to close curtains properly or cover up really bright lights ( once the Exit sign in a hotel room lit up the whole room bright red and couldn't be switched off, so I reduced the glare with paper and tape).
Pillow.
Decaffeinated teabags.

No idea why , putting a pillowcase on and off daily seems a hassle this way it's on and off easily and not uncomfortable . Stays in place ok overnight .

OMG of course. Why haven't I thought of that!

I suspect there is some regulation or other about people getting fried in their beds when using and charging their phone, but still...

I take my hot waterbottle everywhere... yes that includes to my son's place in Australia every other year (in their summer) and Florida !

I can't sleep without it 😂

We take a suitcase full of food.
its not unhinged to us as ds has autism and only eats specific brand food with very specific packing. Any change and he will refuse to eat.

but we get some odd looks at the airport when we have to explain the case just has food in.

I’m ordering one right now. You are totally right and I can’t believe I’ve never thought of this before.

Extension lead is definitely not unhinged! It saves you taking more than one adapter! Most families have more than one thing to charge!

Why not take a full one?

An UZI pen - it can stab someone, open a can and collect DNA - yet is allowed through airport security- I’m female and travel alone a lot - feel better with my UZI pen

I misunderstood "nail puller", for a wild second there.

We usually end up taking half a suitcase of gluten free foods with us wherever we go… it’s so hard to get GF stuff in some other countries despite their being a similar percentage of people with celiac disease as there are in the UK.

Eeeek!! Torture free zone! 😂

This seems absolutely reasonable to me!

Why would you change it daily?

Me too!

One one extra pair? 🫪 I usually take twice as many as days I’ll be away (unless I’ll have access to a washing machine)! 😆

I take several extension leads and think it’s normal?! Or maybe not! Also easier if you don’t have many plug adaptors, I like to think I have beaten the system

I mean…hopefully it wouldn’t come to that, but if you have to clamber over broken glass and debris you don’t want your shoes coming off. I can’t boom the emergency exit seats with children so I’ve booked the row behind and instructed my children to climb over the seats if there’s an emergency, they all think I’m nuts but it makes me feel better to plan for the worst!

My friend loves lists. So I added to her southern european beach holiday packing list
Ice Axe
Crampons
Bivvy bag

I take a high vis vest, tool kit, spare parts etc but then we were on a motorcycle, legal requirement to take high vis (also in cars)