The most commonly forgotten items when packing for a trip
Hands up if your phone charger is the number one thing you forget when packing for your travels. Keep your hand raised if the second most forgotten thing is sunglasses. Bathers, third? Don’t be embarrassed, we’ve all been there.
Let’s face it, packing is stressful. Not only are you trying to fit everything in one suitcase, but you’re also trying to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything while not going over your luggage limits. Don’t stress, we’ve got you covered. Everything you need is right here at Terminal 1 Domestic, and once you’re through to the stores you can shop until your heart’s content.
Here are the things you needn't worry about if you’ve forgotten to pack them:
The trusted phone charger
It’s handy to have a spare phone charger anyway, so getting one at Gadgetshop to make up for the one you left at home is always a good idea. They’ve got all your tech accessories sorted so you can continue your travels without technical issues – and with technical ease if you grab yourself a GoPro or some Beats headphones.
Once you’re loaded up on mobile phone, tablet or computing accessories, you’ll find plenty of spots throughout the departure lounge to charge your electrical items. Then simply sit back and enjoy our fast, free WiFi.
Teeny little shampoo bottles
Travel-sized goods can be hard to come by at your local shopping centre that is trying to get you to buy bigger and bulkier every time. For convenience-sake, get the miniature shampoos, conditioners, body wash, hand sanitisers, and every other bathroom good you may need at the airport, at Amcal Express.
With a pharmacist on-hand, you can bring your scripts with you and have them filled right here. It saves you making a separate trip prior to your departure. And if you’re an anxious flyer, talk to the team for advice to help you during your flight and to stay healthy while you’re travelling. All your health and beauty needs are covered at Amcal Express.
A pair of pluggers
A staple in every Aussie wardrobe is a good old pair of thongs. We’re not going to judge you if you haven’t packed them, we know you’re wearing your warm, enclosed, heaviest shoes for the plane. We are going to judge you if you think you can survive without a pair though. Let Rip Curl take care of you here.
And you forgot about the pool at the hotel, didn’t you? Sure, it might be cold where you’re headed, but that pool is indoor and heated and damn it if you miss out because you forgot to pack your bathing suit. Get your swimwear at Rip Curl and start carving out some spa time in your itinerary.
A warm jumper
We’re spoilt here in Perth. It’s sunny basically all year around. This makes us complacent when packing as we don’t understand what cold weather really means. It’s highly likely that if you’re heading over east that you’re about to experience the phenomenon of ‘four seasons in one day’.
We’re looking at you, Melbourne. While we’re at it, you too Brisbane. Rip Curl has got you covered for a warm jumper or jacket so you can travel in style whilst achieving peak comfort levels.
A pair of sunnies
Whatever you do, don’t try and get away without wearing sunglasses on your trip. We live in Australia; the sun burns fierce. Protect your eyes with a new pair of shades from Sunglass Hut. Their range of high quality fashion and performance glasses will not only look after your eye health, but also set the tone for your holiday selfies (yeah, we went there).
Oops, you forgot your prescription glasses? Don’t panic, there are a few to choose from at Amcal Express that can get you by for your trip. We’d hate for you to be watching a performance at the Sydney Opera House with blurred vision.
Reading material and gifts
What better way to kill the next few hours on the plane than with a good book. Left yours on your bedside table, or in the mood for something new? WHSmith has best-sellers across a range of genres, plus your favourite magazines and newspapers. They’ve also got an assortment of travel snacks to keep you going during your journey.
Maybe you’re surprising family and are on your way to make an appearance at your niece’s 3rd birthday? Maybe you haven’t had time to get a present? There’s time at the airport. For all things small children, we’ve got Zoodle. It’s a kid’s paradise of games and puzzles and books and toys. If you’ve got little ones travelling with you, you’ll find the perfect array of travel-friendly essentials to keep them engaged.
You’ve got enough on your plate running around getting ready for your trip, the last thing you need is extra stress about whether you have packed everything. Get your travel essentials at the airport and save yourself the hassle in the lead up to your trip. It’s the perfect way to kill time once you get through security, and to relax yourself with a bit of retail therapy. You can’t miss these stores after you’ve passed through security, but there’s a map here (T1 Domestic – level 1) in case you need it.