Packing for a trip can be a bit of a nightmare so I’ve written you an essential packing list for your trip to London so you don’t have to! Not only that I’ve also gathered some great products so you don’t have to go searching for what you’re looking for. There’s suitcases (all with a 1 or more year guarantee included) both warm and waterproof jackets (cos’ the weather here is so temperamental) , as well as comfortable shoes and accessories. Everything I’ve selected are from great brands and I’ve specifically found products which have either won awards or have received good customer reviews around the internet.
Here’s all the essential things to buy for your trip to London!
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Essential Packing List
Passport
A suitable coat/outerwear
Comfortable shoes
International plugs
A great camera
A travel guide
Backpack/Bag
Quality Luggage
Suncream
Visa (If applicable)
… And now you know what you need, I’ve listed below some great, quality and stylish products to take the hassle out of shopping around the internet. Happy Shopping!
Luggage
Quality luggage is a must for your trip. I mean, who wants to arrive in London to a broken suitcase? Lots of these recommendations come with a minimum 1 year guarantee.
Samsonite Spark 79cm 4-Wheel Large Suitcase
Samsonite S'Cure 4-Wheel 81cm Extra Large Suitcase
Briggs & Riley Baseline Rolling Cabin Case
American Tourister Soundbox 4-Spinner Wheel 77cm Large Suitcase
Samsonite Lite-Shock 4-Wheel 55cm Cabin Suitcase
American Tourister Holiday Heat 2-Wheel 55cm Cabin Suitcase
Bags
You’ll definitely want a practical but stylish bag for your trip be it for packing the essentials for a short trip or packing lunches when you’re out and about.
The North Face Electra Backpack
Barbour Leather Explorer Bag
Fjällräven Kanken Classic Backpack
Herschel Supply Co. Retreat Backpack
Electricals/Camera
Capturing those special moments on your trip is something you’ll want to make sure do. Here are lots of suggestions for cameras that have been suggested on the ‘best camera’s of 2019’ by fromTech Radar. Plus, there are a few ideas for sound equipment for the plane ride or those noisy tube journeys.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Compact Camera, HD 1080p, 20.2MP, 3.6x Optical Zoom, 3” LCD Screen, Black
Nikon D3500 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens, HD 1080p, 24.2MP, Bluetooth, 3" LCD Screen
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Compact System Camera with 14-42mm EZ Lens, 4K Ultra HD, 16.1MP, Wi-Fi, EVF, 3” LCD Tiltable Touch Screen, Black
Fujifilm X-T30 Compact System Camera with XC 15-45mm OIS Lens, 4K Ultra HD, 26.1MP, Wi-Fi, OLED EVF, 3” LCD Touch Screen, Black
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Camera, 4K, 20.1MP, 8x Optical Zoom, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, OLED EVF, 3" Tiltable Touch Screen
Nikon Z6 Compact System Camera with 24-70mm Lens, 4K UHD, 24.5MP, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, OLED EVF, 3.2" Tiltable Touch Screen & FTZ Mount Adapter
Bose® QuietComfort® Noise Cancelling® QC35 II Over-Ear Wireless Bluetooth NFC Headphones With Mic/Remote & Built-in Google Assistant & Alexa, Black
Bose® QuietControl® Noise Cancelling® QC30 Bluetooth/NFC Wireless In-Ear Headphones with Mic/Remote, Black
2016 Apple AirPods with Charging Case
Accessories/Misc
The weather is so fickle in London. That’s why you’ll want to pack umbrellas as well as sunglasses! I’ve also put some guide books so you can get organised before your trip.
totes Wonderlight Auto Double Canopy Umbrella, Black/Grey
Ray-Ban RB2447NM Scuderia Ferrari Round Sunglasses, Tortoise/Brown Gradient
Coats and Footwear
Again, I can’t stress enough how the weather changes here. I’ve recommended some great waterproof jackets for the rain, thicker, warmer for the colder months and some trench coats for that in-between period. Plus, comfortable shoes for all that walking you will do.
Whitstable Trench Coat
Whistles Paula Trench Coat, Beige
Helene For Denim Wardrobe Trench Coat, Green
Joules Sailaway Raincoat
The North Face Invene Jacket
Joules Coast Hooded Waterproof Jacket
Ted Baker Millsa Chevron Long Puffer Jacket
Haglöfs L.I.M Essens Women's Insulated Jacket
Jaeger Longline Puffer Jacket
ASICS GEL-EXALT 5 Men's Running Shoes
Adidas Element Race Men's Running Shoes
Skechers Sport Flex Appeal 3.0 Lace Up Trainers
Skechers D'Lites Trainers
The North Face Millerton Men's Waterproof Jacket
Joules Portwell Lightweight Waterproof Jacket
Haglöfs Eco Proof Men's Waterproof Jacket
Tommy Hilfiger Packable Down Bomber Jacket
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