What is the most commonly forgotten item for travelers?

Toothbrush is the #1 most forgotten item with 18% of respondents. Men are less forgetful than women -- at least, according to how they responded. The least forgotten thing is food; with men being more forgetful of food compared to women. Younger travelers forget socks and phone chargers most often.



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Toothbrush is the #1 most forgotten item with 18% of respondents. Men are less forgetful than women -- at least, according to how they responded. The least forgotten thing is food; with men being more forgetful of food compared to women. Younger travelers forget socks and phone chargers most often.

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TRAVEL TIPS: Packing List for a 1-Week Trip
  • 8 shirts (4 tanks, 4 tops)
  • 1 cardigan.
  • 1 hoodie.
  • 2 pants.
  • 1 pair of shorts or skirt.
  • 1 dress (if applicable)
  • socks (take the # of days you'll likely wear socks and add +1)
  • undies (take the # of days of your trip and add +1)


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What not to pack: 10 items you really shouldn't take on holiday
  • Toiletries.
  • Holiday reading.
  • Clothes (you bought at the last minute)
  • Salad cream.
  • Hair straighteners.
  • Valuables.
  • Towels.
  • Guidebooks.


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How to Avoid Overpacking for Vacation: 10 Useful Tips
  1. Make a checklist beforehand.
  2. Pack a mini capsule wardrobe.
  3. Choose outfits ahead of time.
  4. Replace full-size toiletries for travel size.
  5. Consider packing multipurpose footwear.
  6. Avoid packing items “just in case”
  7. Pack multipurpose electronics.


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I know I'm not alone. In a 2021 study by OnePoll, respondents rated packing as the second-most stressful part of travel after airport security. I'm one of the 65 percent who said they had trouble with packing, and the one-third who admitted they put off the task until 24 hours before takeoff.

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They are one of several groups identified as Travellers in the UK and Ireland. Despite often being incorrectly referred to as Gypsies, Irish Travellers are not genetically related to the Romani, who are of Indo-Aryan origin.

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