Are you taking off on a trip soon? It doesn’t matter what you’re doing and where you are going, there are a few things you should always bring with you on any trip. Whether you are leaving for a week or a year, there are essentials you can’t live without when traveling. Are you a seasoned traveler? If so, you already know about some of these essential things you should bring. Whoever you are wherever you’re taking a trip, below are five things you should bring with you on any trip.

Socks & Underwear

Overpacking is always a concern, but if you can overpack anything it should be socks and underwear. You’ll need to change a lot when you are on the road. Whether you are going from a day hike to a night on the town or just want to be comfortable in fresh underwear and socks at your lodging, there are plenty of different occasions when you will need to change both. A rule of thumb is to bring two pairs for every day you are on the trip. If you fold and roll them right, they won’t take up much space. They won’t be that heavy either.

A Good Pair of Pajamas

You only need to bring one, but if you pack a good pair of pajamas or mens loungewear, you will be happy that you did. Make sure to be clean when you wear them, but if you are then you’ll be able to use a single pair of night clothes the whole time you are gone. A good pair of pajamas go far. Make sure they are light, airy, and layered. You can navigate any climate with a good pair of sleep clothes. You might not think it’s an essential part of your packing but bringing with you some nice leisurewear will come in clutch when you really want it.

A Power Bank

You have no idea how much a power bank will alleviate stress until you’re gone in a foreign place with a dead phone. When you’re traveling, you will likely need to keep your phone on for longer periods of time. If you’re abroad, you’ll need to always bring your adapter with you. Instead, charge up a power bank every night and charge any of your devices you need to. When you need to look at a map or look up a certain thing, you’ll be thankful for your charge. A power bank will always be useful on any trip. Make sure that you bring one with you every time you leave.

Sunscreen/Lotion

When it comes to beauty essentials, everyone is different. You might want to bring makeup and fine hygiene products, or you might not care about that at all. Whatever your style, you should make sure to bring good sunscreen or sun lotion with you. Your sun lotion can have aloe vera and act as a moisturizer, but you should make sure it has a decent SPF to protect your skin from UV rays.

When you’re traveling, you could be spending a lot of time in the sunlight. Even if it isn’t summer, you might have some sun damage. A sunburn is one of those things you don’t want to have when you’re gone. Your backpack will hurt. You’ll need to heal to do anything comfortably. Whether you’re going to the Bahamas or to Northern Europe, you should still bring some good sunscreen or lotion with you on every trip.

Healthy Snacks

When you are spending a lot of time in transit, you might not be able to eat well and get the nutrients that you need. That’s why you should be sure to pack a few healthy snacks with you on every trip. Bring nuts, dried fruit, dried meat, some low-sodium crackers, or protein bars with you wherever you go. You’ll be thankful you have it when you’re hungry with no food around or are repulsed by the local cuisine. It’s always a good idea to have something healthy you can eat.

Wherever you are traveling and for however long, there are a few essentials that you should bring on any kind of trip. The more you travel, the more you realize how important these things are. Bring with you the essentials and you’ll be a lot better at it.