Double Duty Things to Pack for Vacation

Many of these items are found in our Vacation Packing Checklists

Whether your trip is to Europe, Alaska, Disney World or anywhere else.

Our tips for travel keep you ready for anything.

Have a look. You'll see why ourVacation Packing Checklists include most of the following items.

Some double duty Things to Pack for Vacation that you may never have thought of,


To earn a spot on this page an item must perform at least 2 tasks. We have some real overachievers on our list that perform numerous tasks.

• Duct Tape

  
  No surprises here, but did you know that duct tape is sold in traveler sized rolls now?
  
  Here are just a few suggestions for using duct tape:
  
  hem clothing ~ repair luggage, purses, shoes ~ seal leaks ~ stop drafts ~ plug a drain ~





• Sarong or Pareo

  
  We can't help but sing the praises of the lowly sarong. A bright length of fabric that you'll see on beaches around the world. Just look at the things it can do.
  
  dress ~ skirt ~ beach blanket ~ baby carrier ~ sun shade ~ privacy curtain ~ infant hammock ~ laundry bag ~ crib sheet ~ towel ~ the list goes on.





• Bandana

  
  A mini sarong, the bandana has been carried by survivalists and travelers for centuries. Here are some of the reasons why:
  
  A bandana can be used as a sweatband ~ tourniquet ~ strainer ~ handkerchief ~ bug swatter ~ small sun shade ~ washcloth ~ bandage ~ napkin ~







• Conditioner

  
  ~ shaving cream for her or him ~ skin conditioner ~





• A swimsuit

  
  ~ bodysuit ~ tank top, teamed with shorts or skirt ~ chemise, under a jacket ~





• Swiss Army Knife

  
  knife ~ screwdriver ~ toothpick ~ tweezers ~ scissors ~ saw ~ awl ~ can opener ~ corkscrew ~ bottle opener ~ compass ~ pliers ~ and tons more ~ you choose the knife with the features you want.
  This item must be carried in your checked luggage





• Leatherman Multi Tool

  
  It's all in the name. This compact and well designed tool performs countless tasks.





• Inflatable pillow

  
  ~ cushions fragile objects ~ beach pillow ~ travel pillow ~





• Backpack

  
  day trips ~ market days ~ beach bag ~ picnic basket ~ bus trips ~ overnight excursions ~

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