You already have the time off of work. You already have the money saved up. You’ve already bought the tickets. Your next vacation is a go. But then there’s that thought in the back of your mind. What else do I need; what else should I buy?

Well, if you’re stuck in neutral trying to figure it out, consider the following short list of five things to buy before your next vacation, including a good vacation camera, and nice pair of sunglasses, a tablet for reading and researching on the go, a first aid kid, and the all-important traveling outfit.

A Good Vacation Camera

Because you want to preserve as much of the beauty of a vacation as you can, consider buying a great vacation camera before you head out. There are lots of consumer, prosumer, and professional options, and things to consider like size and durability, but whatever you do choose, use it as often as possible while you’re at your destination. Video makes a big difference in quality of memories as well, so having a camera that does photos and video is nice.

A Nice Pair of Sunglasses

Whether you’re going somewhere sunny or somewhere snowy on your next vacation, the last thing you want to be doing is squinting. Which means, you should invest in a good pair of sunglasses. And that means that they are going to both block the sun, and you’re comfortable with how they look. Vacation isn’t necessarily a fashion statement, but you might as well at least feel like you’re doing your own fashion right.

A Tablet for Reading and Researching

And depending on where you’re going, there are two activities that will probably be part of your vacation, and they are reading and researching. So, find a mobile device that you like the size and shape of, and buy it before you head out. A quick look into the available tablets on the market should give you a pretty good idea what your price range is.

A First Aid Kit

Another thing that will put your mind at ease about going on vacation is if you feel safe. So, buy a little first aid kit and stick it in your luggage. It doesn’t have to be anything major, maybe even just some bandaids and some antibiotic ointment, but at least it will put your mind at ease.

A Traveling Outfit

And finally, you want to be as comfortable as possible when traveling to your vacation spot, so you should splurge and get yourself a traveling outfit. Not only will it be comfortable and clean, but it will also indicate your change of attitude from work, to play!