When packing for the trip, what essentials would you ensure your child had to make sure they were fully equipped?
Rape alarm or whistle.travel planner/ travel book. Phone and access to cash.
First aid kit
Battery block
Rough guide to wherever they are going
Contact numbers
Emergency rations of food and drink.
Wash bag
Spare pants
Torch
Spare batteries
Depends where they were going
Good travel backpack and duffel, quick dry versatile clothing, good walking shoes & socks, thoughtful toiletries, sunglasses, hat, sun protective clothing, money, water bottle, travel guides, personal contacts when possible.
Emergency / back up phone, money cards, money / phone belt for under clothing/ local emergency phone numbers/ medical kit , cap/hat gloves, water bottle sleeping bag
First aid/ medicines, access to emergency cash
Rape alarm. First aid kit, knife, torch, money safety purse worn on body
Maps, accommodation booked, currency in a convenient format, good sleeping bag, compact tent,