Packing expert Anne McAlpin shares solutions for packing for a day trip. A daypack can enable you to relax and enjoy the day because you'll have many necessary items within easy reach--plus your hands are free.
Some items to carry in a daypack:
- bottled water
- sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, bandana)
- lip balm
- hand sanitizer
- first-aid kit (bandages, antiseptic ointment, tissues)
- change purse
Items to bring for sightseeing:
- small guidebook
- maps
- pen and paper
- paperback book or phrase book (if you're in a foreign country)
- brush or comb
- small umbrella
- disposable camera
- space for souvenirs
Items for a hiking trip:
- pocketknife
- duct tape
- disposable washcloths or towels
- emergency shelter kit (including drop cloth for picnics and a poncho)
Resources Pack It Up: A Book for the Contemporary Traveler
by Anne McAlpin
Flying Cloud Publications, 1998
Order this title from Amazon.com.
Guests Anne McAlpin
Packing Expert / Author
Toll-free 800-977-7225
E-mail:
ann@packitup.com
Website:
www.packitup.com
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