Pack with me 🤍✨
Hello, Beautiful people! Come pack with me to go on a 2-night vacation!
So this is actually from about a month and a half ago, but my boyfriend and I went to Sioux Falls for a weekend. This is what I packed as a chronic illness girlie.
In the Big Pocket is:
~My Laptop
~My IPad
~My Blood Pressure Monitor
~Flushable wipes
~Disinfectant wipes
~My Medical Folder
~Claw Clip
In the Middle Pocket is:
~My Switch
~My Chargers
~Phone charger
~ iPad/Laptop charger
~Switch Charger
~Watch Charger
~TENS Charger
~My TENS Machine
~Buoy Drops
~Aspercream
~Tiger Balm
~Eczema and psoriasis creams
~Hand massager
~Mini Pop-it
~Lip Balm
~Lip Oil
~Lip Gloss
peep the buoy drops 🤭
In the Skinny Front Pocket is:
~Mini Lysol Spray
~Gum
~Pens(and a highlighter)
In the Square Front Pocket is:
~Tissues
~Inhaler
~Thermometer
~More Eczema and Psoriasis ointments
~Neosporin
~Benadryl cream
~Glucose Shot
~Deodorant
~Mini Lysol Spray
~Nausea Medicine (Zofran)
~Mouth Guard (for teeth grinding and jaw clenching)
The Tote Bag:
In the Tote Bag:
~More Lysol Wipes
~Morning and Night Pill Organizer
~Med Bag (to refill organizers)
~ Blood Sugar Supplies Bag
~Bag of Period Underwear and more Flushable Wipes
~Bags of Clothes
~Heating Pad
~Donut Pillow
I put all my shower stuff in my boyfriends’s bag, and we took a whole bedding set because, ew, and I have very sensitive skin and have to use a certain detergent on bedding and clothes. I stripped the bed, disinfected it, and made it without bedding.
Anyways, thank you for coming to pack with me! Love you guys!
Traveling with chronic illness requires extra planning and careful packing to ensure comfort and health throughout the trip. In addition to the essential medical supplies like blood pressure monitors, TENS machines, and medication organizers mentioned in the article, it’s important to consider other factors such as travel comfort and skin care. Buoy Drops, highlighted in the packing list, are often used to manage symptoms or provide supplemental relief, demonstrating proactive symptom management on the go. Alongside creams for eczema and psoriasis, products like Aspercream and Tiger Balm serve as topical remedies to ease muscle aches or skin irritations during travel. Including a hand massager and comfort items like a donut pillow and heating pad can significantly improve relaxation and pain management throughout the journey. Disinfectant and flushable wipes are crucial for maintaining hygiene, especially when traveling to new environments that may provoke sensitivities or infections. The presence of multiple Lysol sprays and wipes also underlines the importance of creating a sanitized travel environment, vital for individuals with compromised immune systems or sensitive skin. The author’s attention to bedding cleanliness by stripping and disinfecting a bed before use highlights best practices for those requiring specific detergents or hypoallergenic environments. Period underwear and a dedicated blood sugar supplies bag reflect a comprehensive approach to managing diverse health needs. Additionally, packing chargers for all electronic devices including laptops, iPads, the Switch, watches, and TENS machines ensures that crucial devices remain powered, avoiding disruptions that could affect health management or entertainment and communication during downtime. Beyond the physical items, preparing mentally and logistically for travel with chronic illness includes planning rest periods, scheduling medication times, and identifying nearby medical facilities in the destination city. Utilizing pill organizers as the author does helps keep medication regimens on track. Overall, this packing guide is a valuable resource for anyone with chronic illness planning short trips. It demonstrates how to blend medical necessities with comfort and convenience to maintain wellbeing and enjoy travel experiences fully and safely.
what backpack is this?😍