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Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush! Poll Reveals the Most Commonly Forgotten Items when Packing for a Trip

Site logo image SpookyMrsGreen posted: " New research has revealed that we're a forgetful bunch with one in ten ALWAYS failing to remember their toothbrush when packing for a break. However, the humble RAZOR is the most forgotten item, with 18 percent never remembering to pack one, followed " SpookyMrsGreen

Don't Forget Your Toothbrush! Poll Reveals the Most Commonly Forgotten Items when Packing for a Trip

SpookyMrsGreen

Dec 8

New research has revealed that we're a forgetful bunch with one in ten ALWAYS failing to remember their toothbrush when packing for a break.

However, the humble RAZOR is the most forgotten item, with 18 percent never remembering to pack one, followed by the phone charger (17 percent), and sunglasses (14 percent).

Despite the UK's changeable weather, one in ten (10 percent) always forget their wellies when going on a staycation, while 22 percent said they often regret not bringing a brolly.

Eight percent have gone on holiday without a hairbrush, tweezers, or even any PJs to sleep in.
As a result, an exasperated 10 percent say they always end up forking out for new items of clothing, toiletries and cosmetics on holiday, because they forgot to pack essential items, according to the poll of 2,000 Brits, commissioned by holidaycottages.co.uk. 
Holiday Cottages UK affiliated with SpookyMrsGreen.com mindful parenting and modern pagan lifestyle blog.
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Don't Forget Your Toothbrush!

The cost of forgotten essentials can quickly add up.  In fact, the holiday letting agency estimates that to replace everything listed in its top 10 'most forgotten items', this could easily cost anything between £80 and £100 - money that could have been better spent on making memories while away with friends or family.

Yet despite forgetting the basics, 20 percent of Brits insist on ALWAYS taking a sewing kit, while 12 percent never go on holiday without being armed with bug spray.

A keen 18 percent of Brits pack their bags for a trip TWO WEEKS before leaving, while most (23 percent) leave it until a week before.  Meanwhile, 58 percent of us say we repack our bags at least once before going away – highlighting some uncertainty over what to take.

What to Pack for a Minibreak

On average, we pack SIX outfits for a long weekend or minibreak in the UK.  Almost half (40 percent) fail to put their things away once they've reached their accommodation, admitting to living out of their luggage for the entirety of the trip.

The most unused items Brits pack emerged as work-out gear (only seven percent who take their gym kit actually hit the gym), board games (seven percent) and kids' homework (four percent).

A spokesperson for holidaycottages.co.uk, which commissioned the poll, commented:

"Whether going for a long weekend or a week away, one thing's for sure - this time of year is a fantastic time to enjoy an off-season getaway in the UK.  But with the UK's traditional seasons shifting, we're seeing more unseasonal weather throughout the year which can make packing for a staycation more challenging. 

"It seems that we're so busy working out what to bring to cover all bases that some of us are forgetting the essentials and, of course, that can add on unnecessary expense once you've reached your destination. With this in mind, we've created a handy checklist of what to pack on a UK break to help minimise wastage and encourage people to not blow the budget on replacement items once they're away.

"With so many fantastic off-peak deals available, now's the perfect time to hunker down in a cosy cottage with friends or family to make the most of the great British countryside or enjoy sight-seeing at popular destinations without the crowds. We therefore hope this packing checklist will help people enjoy a great UK break no matter the weather."

Top Ten Forgotten Items when Packing for a Mini Break

1. Razor – 18 percent

2. Phone charger – 17 percent

3. Sunglasses – 14 percent

4. Wellies – 10 percent

5. Shampoo – 9 percent

6. Toothbrush – 9 percent

7. Deodorant – 8 percent

8. Tweezers – 8 percent

9. Hairbrush – 8 percent

10. PJs – 7 percent

For those unsure where to begin, this handy checklist from holidaycottages.co.uk gives ideas for what to pack on a UK break so guests can concentrate on enjoying their staycation in true style.

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Note: This research of 2,000 Britons was commissioned by holidaycottages.co.uk and conducted by Perspectus Global in October 2023. To discover a whole host of tempting escapes, visit Holiday Cottages UK. This article contains affiliate links, meaning that if you shop using the links I share, I receive a small income at no extra cost to yourself. Thank you for supporting SpookyMrsGreen!

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