Are you a hottie going on a girl's trip soon? I gotchu!
Did someone say girl’s trip? Say no more, queen! Y’all know I’m all about my friends, and hanging out with them is the ultimate self care! IMO, a girl’s trip is truly the most cost effective therapy retreat.
Okay, but tell me, what’s something that you don’t go on a girl’s trip without? Wine tumblers, snacks, and a silk sleeping mask…..hello! But what else, though?
If your friend group goes back and forth about what to bring on every girl’s trip, then you’ve definitely come to the right place!
I get so many questions about what to bring on a girl’s trip. I am definitely not a girl’s trip packing expert (does such a thing even exist?), but over the years, I’ve learned the best things to bring on a trip with my besties. I’m so excited to share exactly what you guys need to pack, whether the trip is for a bachelorette party, birthday, or just a get together with friends!
Okay, pinch me. Girl’s trip……We’re ready for ya!
Girl’s Trip
1. Starbucks Tumbler
Does anyone else make a quick run to Starbucks before going on a girl’s trip? Let's be honest: We can't go a day without it!
A Starbucks tumbler is obviously the perfect thing you need to officially kick off any girl’s trip.
We are all Starbucks girls here, right? Leave me your fav drink in the comments! (Pretty please)
2. Cocktail Mixes
If I’m being honest, I don’t trust any girl who forgets to bring cocktail mixes on a girl’s trip.
I want you to be known as the girl who always knows how to bring the party.
3. Cocktail Recipe Book
COCKTAIL RECIPE BOOK aka everything you love in life!
I seriously can’t think of a better way to elevate your cocktail game. What I really mean to say is “I seriously can’t think of a better way to win Cocktail Night!” Because cocktail night is a competition, right?!
Serve up all of the cocktails (fast plz!!!)
4. Drink Pouches
Y’all know I’m basic AF, so you KNOW I can’t write about girl’s trip travel essentials without mentioning drink pouches?
I can’t even begin to tell you how essential drink pouches are (not being dramatic at all, ha!)
5. Silk Pajamas
What’s your favorite part of a girl’s trip? Mine is sleeping in silk pajamas and staying in them until noon!
You will literally not be able to get enough of silk pajamas. The fabric is hypo-allergenic, super comfy, and breathable, which basically translates to a great night’s sleep. holla!
6. Drink Pool Float
Hold my Truly. Are you ready to be obsessed?
We are obsessed with drink pool floats for pool days, and we can 10000 percent guarantee that you’ll be obsessed with them too.
They are truly perfect for holding your bottle, glass, or can, and if your friend group is like my friend group, you guys can also play fun drinking games with them.
I know, I know…you’ve never seen yourself smiling like this in front of your phone until this very moment. You guys need this drink pool holder now!
7. Fanny Packs
Okay, hear me out: If don’t like the idea of a fanny pack, I promise you will after taking one with you on a girl’s trip.
I originally bought one to go running, but I am far too busy taking my fanny pack basically everywhere except on a run. I love bringing a fanny pack with me on girl’s trips because it’s such an easy way to carry all of the things.
If you’re headed to a bachelorette party, you can easily create personalize fanny packs (or buy some cute personalized ones online!)
8. Makeup Remover Wipes
Makeup remover wipes are like that toxic ex you can’t get enough of. Like, you know it’s bad for you, but it’s extremely convenient and familiar.
I don’t remember the question, but makeup remover wipes are definitely the answer for a long night situation.
I know we’re not supposed to use makeup remover wipes or whatever, but they’re definitely travel essentials because, let’s admit it, we all feel so lazy taking our makeup off after drinking.
9. Water Bottle
If you do anything on your girl’s trip, let it be staying hydrated.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, water just taste better out of a gorgeous water bottle.
10. Nail Polish
When it’s been a long week, month, or year?, one of the nights on your girl’s trip should look like painting you guys’ nails in really cozy PJs.
I seriously don’t think I’ll ever get tired of doing my nails on a girl’s trip. There’s seriously nothing better than bonding with our girlfriends and pampering ourselves while discussing our dating stories, gossiping about our coworkers, and sharing secrets.
Does the fact that all of your friends pack a specific color of nail polish based off a spreadsheet your type A friend created mean that you guys have your life together? #areyouanickifan
11. Gel Nail Kit
When I hear celebrities and influencers telling us to “level up,” I think they essentially mean our nail game!
I know you’ve probably seen gel nail kits on your Instagram and TikTok, and maybe you’re thinking “Do I really need this?”
If we’re listening to celebrities and influencers, then yes you do. I mean, it’s the only way to
make sure your girls have nails that look like they just stepped out of nail salon.
12. Emergen C Packets
If you always go on a girl’s trip with many Emergen C packets, you’re probably the mom of your friend group that everyone appreciates and loves.
Emergen C is truly the best hangover remedy. It will keep everyone happy and healthy (and ready to drink again!)
13. Eye Masks
Who else wakes up with puffy eyes after a night partying with friends? Okay, everyone? We’re all in this together, loves!
Eye masks are travel essentials because we DON’T do puffy eyes or dark circles on our girl’s trip.
14. Turkish Towel
During a girl’s trip, you don’t want to be caught with any old towel. After all, you gotta look cute for those pics. Turkish towels look so cute at the beach and pool, and that’s why I highly recommend them.
Not only are they simply gorgeous, they also repel sand and dry/absorb quickly. Did I mention that they’re super soft too?
Imagine accidentally leaving this at the beach. You will be so mad mad! I could cry thinking about it. If it does happen though, we’ll going to let go and let God, and God will deliver it in two-day shipping!
15. Cute Makeup Bag
Does anyone else look at any of their travel essentials and think “I don’t want to pack that old thing?”
If you feel that way about your makeup bag, well, a girl’s trip is always a great excuse to get a new, cute one.
Life is really too short to not have a cute makeup bag in your life. #facts
16. Cake
Current Mood: Cake
I don’t know if I’m a weirdo, but I always associate a girl’s trip with cake. Cake is basically my love language, so you know I’m bringing one with me on a girl’s trip.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, throwing a bachelorette party, or going on a girl’s trip just because!, a gorgeous cake can make your time with your girls a little (or lot!) sweeter.
17. Heart Sunglasses
Heart sunglasses are the perfect addition to every girl’s beach bag because they literally look good on everyone.
DO NOT (sorry that’s really aggressive) end the girl’s trip without getting super cute photos with all of you guys wearing heart sunglasses.
18. Silk Sleeping Mask
The perfect sleeping mask doesn’t exi-oh wait! A silk sleeping mask is simply perfection.
When I tell you that I recommend silk sleeping mask to virtually every girl I run across, I wish I was exaggerating. It is THAT good!!
Silk eye masks can prevent eye wrinkles and improve sleep, and if you’re wondering if a silk sleeping mask can cure hangovers, the answer is basically yes.
See what I mean about silk eye masks? See?! You’ll triple love this!
19. Wine Tumblers
Okayyy, now we talkin’……wine tumblers!
My bestie loves describing them as the “best sippy cups for adults.” Haha.
I hate to be the one to tell you this but wine tumblers WILL ruin your life because you won’t be able to drink wine any other way now.
20. Body Mist
I feel like I could use a body mist several times a day (in fact I do sometimes!)
A body mist is one of the best investments you can make because it will be on REPEAT for those long days at the beach and pool.
21. Liquid IV Hydration
You will not be able to say no to liquid IV hydration because hangovers aren’t allowed on this girl’s trip.
Seriously though, liquid IV hydration is truly a must have to cure hangovers, and I seriously don’t want you to go on another girl’s trip without this life saver.
Honestly, the best purchase eva! Share to spread awareness!
22. Scrunchies
Are you team scrunchies or team claw clips? Most girls love scrunchies, and I’m happy to be one of them.
They are just so trendy, and you’ll love using them to tie up your hair on beach and pools days (which might be basically every day!) lol
23. Advil
The moment you’ve all been waiting for…..ADVIL. Okay that was anticlimactic 🙂
Advil is honestly such as a boring thing to pack, but it’s really something you don’t want to be without.
I can’t think of a better way to get rid of those annoyinggg hangover headaches. I’m never NOT without Advil, TBH.
24. Pool Floats
If someone asked me what’s my favorite girl’s trip travel essential, I would have to say pool floats. I just love them because they’re insanely cute and totally Instagram-y. The fact that almost every girl is equally addicted to pool floats makes me feel recognized.
So, I wouldn’t be a true friend if I didn’t mention pool floats. You literally can’t go wrong with a flamingo, pineapple, unicorn, donut, swan or seashell pool float. Obvi, pack an engagement ring pool float if there’s a future bride on the trip.
Pro Tip: Trust me when I say that no girl wants to manually blow up pool floats. Do yourself (and your friend group) a favor and pack an automatic pump.
25. Cooler Tote Bag
No, Stop!
I feel like no one tells you how necessary cooler tote bags are for a girl’s trip. Like they can keep your food and drinks cool for hours and hours… wtf!?
I’m having a heat stroke just thinking about how cute a cooler tote bag will look on your girl’s trip. It should honestly be illegal how much you’ll love this.
26. Sunscreen
If you never get sunburns, how does it feel to be God’s favorite?
For the rest of us, we will NOT be on the struggle (sunburn?) bus during our girl’s trip, so sunscreen is pretty much mandatory.
27. Swimsuit
Can we all agree that a swimsuit is mandatory when we’re on a girl’s trip? Some things are just non-negotiable!
I mean obviously the best part of a girl’s trip is showing off our fabulous, stylish swimsuits!
Can I stay on this day trip forever and ever plz?
28. Glow Sticks
If you didn’t play with glow sticks when you were little, you did summer wrong.
Don’t worry, you can redeem yourself by “playing” with glow sticks on your girl’s trip.
29. Cute Straws
If you’re not sipping on drinks with cute straws during your girl’s trip…..wyd? Such a vibe!!
I’m going to answer the question everyone’s wondering, and yes you do need penis straws.
30. Hand Fan
Let’s be honest: A girl’s trip in the warmer months can be unbearable, so it’s kind of like a situation.
You’d be blown away if you have a fan on your girl’s trip (See what I did there?) But really, you’ll be a happy girl.
31. Snacks
After a long day of drinking and bathing in the sun, you guys will probably crave some bomb a$$ snacks!
32. Alcohol
When it comes to alcohol on a girl’s trip, the limit does not exist. Totally joking!
I mean, drinking on a girl’s trip is the self care practice you didn’t know you needed (I just can’t stop!)
Let’s face it: A little fun never hurt anyone (plz drink responsibly though!)
33. Slim Can Insulator
Just add a slim can insulator to your cart right away, and don’t ask any questions. You’ll thank me later.
Slim can insulators keep your white claws, truly’s, and red bulls super cold until the last drop. They will definitely replace ALL of those random wedding koozies! (I can’t be the only girl who’s not a big fan of koozies!)
Tell your friends. This product is too good to leave the house without.
34. For The Girls
Every girl’s trip is better with some fun games. You know what I’m saying…you know what I’m saying??!!?!
Is there anything better than playing For The Girls? No? I didn’t think so. It’s also a great crummy weekend weather activity.
35. Goodie Bags
How freakin’ cute are goodie bags? I can’t!
If your love language is gift giving (or you’re a maid of honor), you should totally give goodie bags to all of your friend’s on the trip. This is exactly the type of thing I’ll do for all of my besties.
Here’s some of the things I would put in the goodie bags: Chap stick, tampons/pads, makeup remover wipes, gum, condoms, antibacterial gel, Tic Tacs, and Ring pops (if it’s a bachelorette party).