The 10 Must Haves For Every Traveler

A hassle-free travel adventure is what we all want! But many times it doesn't happen because of the small details we miss during the preparation. So before embarking on a trip with family, friends or on your own, make it a habit to always make sure all necessary stuffs don’t get left behind. To complete your checklist, here are 10 must haves for every traveler.

1. 2G phone

If you can, it would be great to have a spare 2G phone with you all the times. 2G phones have better signal reception and longer lasting batteries. Most of the smartphones today are excellent with 3G/4G signals but too poor in 2G signal reception and also gets drained easily. Remember that 2G signals are available even in more areas even in mountainous terrains. On the other hand, 3G and 4G signals are available in cities and highly populated communities only. So, if you are going for a hike, camping, beach or island hoping, you will most probably have 2G signal but not 3G or 4G.

2. Offline Maps App

Offline maps are handy when travelling. You will not get internet connection at all times. So, the best tool that will help you navigate is a map that can operate offline. These apps allow you to download the map of your preferred country or city into your device so you can access it anytime without internet.

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3. A book

When travelling, there will be many times you will be sitting on a bus or waiting on a queue. It would be better if you can make yourself busy in these moments. Also, if you are sitting somewhere else calm and breezy, it would be a wonderful time to read any book of your interest.

4. A good camera with memory backup

Of course, you don’t want to miss any special moment that comes during the adventure. So, make sure your camera is good and your digital memory is enough to store every photo or video you collect.

5. Notebook and pen

There are feelings, emotions and events while you travel that you want to remember. Relying on your memory alone is not going to work since you might forget them after some time. A quick note using a pen and paper will help you preserve all those memories much longer.

6. Battery back up

A spare battery or a power bank can do. Considering the battery life of smartphones nowadays, it is always recommended to bring a backup to ensure continuous communication and picture taking.

7. Identification cards

At least 2 identification cards will be great! People are more comfortable to deal with someone they can identify. ID cards do help a lot for your safety no matter where you go.

8. Hygiene kit

Traveling becomes much more fun if you feel good and comfortable. Be sure to put this kit inside your bag before leaving the house.

9. A water proof jacket

The uses for a jacket could be plenty if you are creative enough. In unexpected scenarios, it can be a rain cover, a mini blanket, a pillow, shade from the sun and many more.

10. Durable bag

A durable bag will enable you to bring anything you want without worrying it will give up later. It will also lessen any possibility of being robbed or losing your things. Of course you don’t want to be in a situation where you need to look for a replacement for your bag while traveling since shops might not be accessible all the time.