What’s in your travel bag?

We usually have our sling bags, shoulder bags, backpacks or belt bags with us to carry those trip essentials we need. If it’s a day trip, I carry over my shoulder a sling bag that’s big enough to accommodate some of my important travel accessories. I simply can’t leave them at home while going on tour.

So what’s inside my travel bag? Hmmm… thankfully there are lots of compartments in my Cosé bag where I can put the following must-haves:
– pen and keys go inside the first outer pocket
– cosmetic kit goes inside the second outer pocket
– bigger items such as travel documents, travel guide, small notebook or organizer, sunglasses, digital camera (of course!), hanky and wallet go inside the main compartment
– a small pocket inside the main compartment is where I put my passport and IDs
– a small purse and my cellphone goes inside the third outer pocket

So basically that’s what I bring with me during day trips. Some travel bugs would never leave home without a bottled water, medicine or some snacks. What about you? What do you usually bring for a trip on your bag?

My Cosé bag was also my handcarry bag during my trip to Europe. Note that personal grooming products that contain liquid or gel are acceptable at airport security scanners as long as they’re less than 100 ml and tightly sealed in a Ziploc (or equivalent) plastic container. When packing up and organizing things in your handcarry bag, consider the weight of the items you’re putting in. Whether you’re going on a day tour or flying to another country, it’s best to travel light so you’ll enjoy the journey and arrive at your destination stress-free.

Photo: Berlin, August 2008