Planning a New Year trip? 5 things you need to pack to save money

Traveling is always fun whether it is a solo trip, with family or friends. At the same time, it tends to put a hole in our pocket. However, if you are a bit careful, you may end up saving a decent amount on a trip. From travel tickets to packing every essential thing, there are a whole lot of things that we need to take care of before heading off to our destination. In the whole process, we miss out to take some essential items. There are some of the tips and a list of important item that you should carry while traveling.

Hard-shell rolling carry-on suitcase
It may seem that you can squeeze in extra items in soft suitcase, but there is a negative side to it as well. If it rains while travelling, your stuff can get spoiled. The best option is to carry a hard-shell suitcase, which also offers an expandable zipper for some extra space. Now, it's safe to travel and easy to carry, even during rains.

Water-proof zip pocket jacket and shoes
This is one of the most essential items in your travel bag if you are traveling to the mountains or in other colder places. A water-proof zip pocket jacket can save you from rain and cold at the same time and also helps in carrying small essential items like your wallet and id cards in the zip-pocket. A zip-pocket will prevent your essentials from getting lost and will keep them safe. Other than that, never forget to carry a water-proof shoe along with a comfortable sneaker along with you.

Toiletries
Your toiletries must include travel size kits which are easy to carry. It should include toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, face cleanser, hand sanitizer, shampoo, and conditioner. Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF is a very important item if you are traveling to a beach or other tropical areas. Make sure that you carry the travel size bottles of every item, if you are traveling by flight, then most of the airlines do not allow liquid item after a certain quantity.

Travel documents
Do not forget to carry your travel documents like train/ flight tickets, travel insurance, passport, and other id cards. Make sure that you also carry a plastic bag, inside which you can put them. Do not forget to carry your power adapter with you. The dead phone can be of no use during the time of emergency.

First-aid kit
This is probably the most important thing in your travel bag. Always keep some basic medicines, gauze pads, adhesive tape, various bandages handy while traveling. You never know when you need them. The medicines can be a savior during the time of minor illness and especially if you are traveling to a remote area where finding a doctor can be a difficult job.