travel kit
 

What is the one thing you always have in your travel kit for a "just in case" situation. Not just toothpaste and shampoo, but some oddball item most people would never think of. My brothers says it's earplugs. Hints from Heloise says clothespins.

Some things I carry: Benadryl, in case of allergic reaction or just can't sleep; antibacterial wet ones, Motrin or Tylenol, extra pair of contacts, small sewing kit, bandaids, neosporin, Cortaid, to treat bug bites.

Soothing eyedrops. Helps with sleepless red eyes, air pollution and cigarette smoke. Always makes me feel better.

Benadryl to help me sleep on the plane. <BR>Swiss Army knive with cork screw to use for my afternnon picnics. <BR>Ear plugs are a good choice after the noisy room I had on my last trip to Paris.

Earplugs are ALWAYS in my travel kit! <BR> <BR>I also take a plug-in night-light -- too many stubbed toes from trying to navigate unfamiliar hotel rooms, cruise ship cabins in the dark.

TWO pairs of ear plugs in case I lose one, for the plane ,hotel where ever. Small sewing kit.Swiss army knife.Very small flashlight.Tiny night light.Small scented{vanilla} votive candle. <BR>

Much of what has already been mentioned, PLUS: <BR> <BR>Pillowcases for hubby and me; allergic to the strong detergent hotels use <BR> <BR> and <BR>Advil - both 200 mg. adult strength and Junior 100 mg.

safety pins

A small sewing kit and a travel alarm (I often find the alarm sound of hotel clock-radio's to be noxious and don't trust wake-up calls).

Moleskin

Change! I never seem to have it when I'm traveling, and I always need some for a newspaper, or those stupid places where you have to pay to use the restroom, or parking if I have a rental car.

An extension cord.

Plug-in night light; flashlight; extension cord; air freshener spray.

A picture of my hubby...

One of those tote bags that zips down into a case the size of a wallet. <BR> <BR>Antibacterial hand wipes. <BR> <BR>Small calculator.

The really tiny sized tin of Watkins salve. Also have an old prescription bottle that quarters fit in perfectly -- great for tolls, vending machines, etc. <BR>

Hi; <BR>Shout Stain remover Wipes <BR>Aspirin <BR>Zantac or Tagament <BR>Travel size package of baby wipes <BR>extra socks <BR> <BR>

I live in New England, but have college student in Louisianna and elders in the Southwest. I keep (and have used) a last-minuted travel bag. Many of the items I pack are already listed, but I also keep a phone card handy, with contact numbers attached.

Small notebook and a couple of pens.

Twist-ties (makes it a little harder for those baggage handlers to get into my suitcase), clippers (for hangnails and getting the twist-ties off), and a flashlight in case of emergency.