{"id":97181333,"date":"2016-08-23T21:13:10","date_gmt":"2016-08-23T21:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97181333"},"modified":"2019-04-15T13:18:56","modified_gmt":"2019-04-15T13:18:56","slug":"how-to-pack-a-last-minute-go-bag-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/how-to-pack-a-last-minute-go-bag-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack a Last-Minute Go Bag (Like a Pro)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have just 10 minutes to gather your bag for travel, chaos and pandemonium can set in, leaving you with a bag filled with unnecessary items and devoid of\u00a0forgotten essentials. By having a go bag at the ready, you can truly be out of the door for unplanned travels in less than 60 seconds. Even if you aren’t Jason Bourne, a go bag is an\u00a0essential piece in one\u2019s closet — it’s a bag that’s ready to head right out of the door with you and everything you might need packed neatly inside. Whether you frequently travel for business or just want to take advantage of some last minute flight<\/a> deals, here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to prepare your go bag.<\/p>\n

A Small, Lightweight Bag<\/h2>\n

If you want to have a go bag, the bag itself must be practical for spontaneous travel and emergencies. Now is not the time for heavy, bulky luggage. You’ll need something that is no larger than carry-on size and also small and lightweight. By definition, a go bag means you never know what you will be doing and where you will be going. You need to be as mobile as possible so a duffel or backpack is always one of the best choices.<\/p>\n

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First Aid and Medical Kit<\/h2>\n

For unexpected travel, you don\u2019t want to be caught without essential medications or\u00a0a first aid kit. Every respectable go bag has any prescriptions that\u00a0you might be taking or quick-fix bandages\u00a0for any situation\u00a0you might have\u00a0on the road. [perfectpullquote align=”right” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]Need more tips on how to travel light? Check out our guide<\/a> to packing your life in a carry-on![\/perfectpullquote]\u00a0Assemble a mini medical kit filled with band-aids, neosporin, ibuprofin, and any other things you think you might need to take care of a minor injury.\u00a0Just as you need to have the proper medicine with you when you travel, a go bag should be stocked with these items when you have to take off in a moment\u2019s notice.<\/p>\n

Three Days of Interchangeable, Layered Clothing<\/h2>\n

One of the hardest tasks for packing a go bag can come down to clothing. The key is to have three days of clothing packed and ready to go. These items should be neutral in color and interchangeable, meaning they can be worn different ways and in different combinations. In case your travels go beyond three days, 3\u00a0bottoms and 3\u00a0tops can yield 9 different outfits if everything goes together. Go bag clothing should also be comprised of fabrics that don\u2019t wrinkle so that you can have them packed away, ready to go at any time.<\/p>\n

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A Cell Phone Charger<\/h2>\n

If you have acquired a few phones over the years, chances are you have a few extra cell phone chargers lying around. One of these should be in your go bag. When you are in a hurry, whether it’s for an emergency or that unplanned business trip, the first thing you often forget is your cell phone charger, which is cleverly hiding away in a corner outlet. Toss in an extra charger you have around the house to complete your go bag and keep you connected.<\/p>\n

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Travel-Sized Toiletries<\/h2>\n

Even if you don\u2019t have a go bag assembled at all times, it’s always a good idea to have a toiletry bag at the ready. Sorting through toiletries for travel can take up a lot of time when you are packing. If you have an extra toiletry bag, fill it with travel-sized toothpaste, a toothbrush, soap, shampoo and deodorant. Having these essential toiletries ready in your bag means you don\u2019t have to take extra time to gather these\u00a0products when you land that last-minute flight<\/a>. Be sure that your liquid toiletries in your go bag don\u2019t exceed 3 ounces, just in case you have to fly!<\/p>\n

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Granola\/Protein Bars<\/h2>\n

You might have lucked out on last minute flight deals<\/a> to somewhere glamorous where the last thing you think you’ll need is a protein bar, but a go bag should always be stocked with something to eat. From flight delays to actual natural disasters, you won\u2019t want to be caught without something to snack on or get you through a difficult situation.<\/p>\n

Do you have a go bag ready for travel? Share what\u2019s in your go bag in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you have just 10 minutes to gather your bag for travel, chaos and pandemonium can set in, leaving you with a bag filled with unnecessary items and devoid of\u00a0forgotten essentials. By having a go bag at the ready, you can truly be out of the door for unplanned travels in less than 60 seconds. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":97181374,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[2331,350,961,48],"class_list":["post-97181333","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips","tag-go-bag","tag-packing","tag-packing-tips","tag-travel-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97181333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97181333"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97181333\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97204538,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97181333\/revisions\/97204538"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97181374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97181333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97181333"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97181333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}