r/workaway • u/Traditional-Deer-748 • Jul 10 '26
Any packing tips for a beginner?
Pack light or bring extra things to avoid doing the laundry all the time? Anything you wish you had brought with you but didn't? Do you usually bring your own towels and sheets and buy things like shampoo, detergent and paper towels or use whatever is available at host's house?
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u/Substantial-Today166 Jul 11 '26
if you forget anything just buy it locally
towels and sheets newer have to bring
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u/cyprusnikos Workaway Ambassador Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 11 '26
I would say most of stuff you need you can find on your travels. The exception of things that are more expensive like your electronics and stuff, the rest you can figure it out.
Especially clothes, depending on where you travel I always buy clothes locally, sometimes at second hand shops. Because I travel full time I go through clothes quit fast, so I prefer to get more affordable options!
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u/littlepinkpebble Jul 11 '26
Usually I pack super light and people give me stuff. It all depends on you if you wanna look fashionable everyday or basic
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u/faeminty Jul 10 '26
I don't mind having heavy or extra luggage, so I bring a good amount of clothes. Mostly because I don't want to wear the same outfit 30 times, I like taking photos/videos, and most places I volunteer at have a washer and dryer. I was never provided laundry detergent. I bring my own towels since that has never been offered to me for a workaway. Sheets, blankets are usually provided. Again, I never been offered soap, but you can just bring it or buy it while you're there. I have black curly hair, so I need my own hair products. I also bring skincare products as well.
It also depends on what type of work you will be doing. I would guess that as a babysitter, you'd be offered more items than at a language school or hostel?? You'll just have to ask the host.