When getting ready to leave for the airport you want to make sure you take a few things from your suitcase to carry-on in your day pack or personal bag. The same can be said for when you actually get to London and start your sightseeing. You want to take a few things with you. But you don't want to weigh down your bag. This part of my book should shed some light on the subject. Enjoy... Packing your Day Pack (Personal Bag) This is one of the most important things to do when you are getting ready to leave for the airport or the hotel room. If you don’t bring what you might need you will be in trouble. Also, if your weigh your bag down with un-necessary items you will also be in trouble. When you are going to the airport, I would advise that you put all your necessary travel documents in your day pack. This will save you from having to stop and open you luggage for you tickets. As I suggested earlier, place all your travel and Trip documents in one folder and keep it in your pack. Next, to keep yourself busy on the long flight to England, pack something to keep you busy, like a book (Rick Steves’ London Guidebook?), music, travel journal, etc. Next, I would highly suggest a spare set of clothes. Just in case that you are forced to check your bag. You are then covered on the slight chance your luggage is lost or stolen. Most important of all…DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSPORT! Although I would suggest to keep it in your money belt, but if you don’t feel like wearing it on the plane, just make sure you keep your passport in your day pack. But when you are actually in London, don’t keep your passport in your day bag, keep it in your money belt at all times along with your credit cards, etc. When you get to London, for your days of sight seeing you won’t have to pack it so heavy with items as you would on the plane. Just take a few items: • Travel Document Folder (Tickets, Passes, etc.) • Map of London • Guidebook (Rick Steves’ London preferably!) • Umbrella (Check forecast beforehand, that way you may not need it.) • Water Bottle • Camera • Light Jacket These simple things can be your salvation if you do your packing the right way. Bottom line travel light. After all you will be carrying this pack all day for as long as you are in London. Be smart check the weather and you may just save yourself a pound or two by not having to carry a jacket or umbrella. But it is Britain, where the weather can change five times in a day. When it comes to your camera, it is up to you whether you keep it in your bag or pocket. Plus the added advantage of packing light is you save all that room in your pack for souvenirs or a picnic lunch. Two more tips for your day pack, I would suggest locking it. Just in case you get in a crowd and you are prey for a pickpocket. They could try and open your bag. A lock will keep it safer but may be more of a hassle for you. Whatever you fancy doing is up to you. Also, don’t leave it unattended. Keep it on your person at all times. If you sit it down in a café, I would suggest putting the chair leg through one of the straps to avoid quick bag snatchers. With these simple tips, you can pack your bag smart and refrain from having your shoulder hurt for the rest of your trip. The best bag I can suggest purchasing would be Rick Steves' Civita Day Pack. This is Rick's Personal bag that he uses in all of his shows. It is very lightweight. It is made of a soft material and basically rolls up into nothing. It is only $24.99 from Rick's Website and comes in a variety of colors. It is pictured below and at the top. Click on the picture below to check it out. Cheers!
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