5 things people forget to pack for holidays

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5 things people forget to pack for holidays

Yes, that awful moment when you open your bag in the hotel/B&B/campsite and think, Gazooks, I’ve forgotten the … (in order of popularity, from a survey conducted by ‘guest supply specialist Vendease’)

5. Toothpaste – that brush you’re holding is a bit useless without it. Provided you’ve remembered the brush. See number 2

4. Painkillers – guarantee it, you won’t need them until you don’t have any

3. Plug adaptor – though in fairness that one might not make such a difference in the tent

2. Toothbrush – you’ll feel even sillier if you’ve remembered the toothpaste

1. Condoms

Condoms – really?

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