36 Packing Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip (and Easy Fixes)

22. Ignoring the Power of the "Go-Bag" (or Daypack Misuse)

Often, travelers focus solely on their main luggage, forgetting the importance of a well-packed personal item or daypack for immediate needs. This leads to scrambling for snacks, water, entertainment, or crucial documents during transit. Solution: Assemble a "Go-Bag" for your flight/train/bus: a small, easily accessible bag with essentials like a reusable water bottle, a few snacks, medications, entertainment (downloaded!), a pen, and a light layer. This keeps critical items at your fingertips and reduces the need to access your main carry-on mid-journey.