Don't Be Like Me: The Most Forgotten Items When Packing for Your Two Rivers Trip (AKA Learn from My Mistakes)
Let me set the scene: the sun is shining, Lake Michigan is sparkling, and you've just arrived in Two Rivers, Wisconsin—land of sandy beaches, beautiful bike trails, and the birthplace of the ice cream sundae. You're feeling great. Ready to relax. You open your suitcase, and… you forgot my toothbrush. AGAIN.
If you're planning a trip to Two Rivers, let me help you prepare like a pro by sharing my Top Forgotten Travel Items Hall of Shame. Laugh with me, learn from me, and maybe—just maybe—you'll remember everything next time.
🧴 1. The Holy Toiletry Trinity: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deodorant
I call these the “why do I always forget at least one of you” trio. Nothing screams tourist in distress like speed-walking through a gas station trying to find travel-size anything. If you're staying somewhere with a gift shop, congrats. If not, may your pits be ever fresh.
Pro tip: Keep a pre-packed toiletry bag in your suitcase so you're never at the mercy of hotel lobby freebies.
🩳 2. The “Oh Right, I Wanted to Swim” Swimsuit
Two Rivers has a stunning beach and a refreshing lake. Did I bring my swimsuit? No. Did I debate swimming in shorts like an unhinged summer goblin? Also yes. Spoiler: I did. It was…not ideal.
Pro tip: Always bring a swimsuit—even in winter. Hot tubs exist.
🔌 3. Chargers… All of Them
Phone charger? Left on the kitchen counter. Apple Watch charger? Somewhere in the void of my junk drawer. Camera battery charger? Hahahaha.
Pro tip: Keep a “tech bag” with all your cables and backups. Label it “Lifeline” if it helps you remember to grab it.
🧦 4. Socks. Why Do I Always Forget Socks.
This one baffles me. I remember shoes. I remember sandals. And then I walk five miles along the Rawley Point Trail with bare feet in sneakers like a feral woodland creature.
Pro tip: Count socks like you count underwear—one for every day, plus two more, because life happens.
🧢 5. Hat & Sunglasses—Because the Sun Is Not Just a Suggestion
Nothing says “I packed in a rush” like squinting dramatically through your entire trip. The Two Rivers sun doesn't mess around, especially when it's bouncing off Lake Michigan like it's trying to blind you on purpose.
Pro tip: Leave a cheap pair of sunglasses and a spare hat in your glove box or backpack at all times. Fashion? Optional. Eye protection? Essential.
Bonus Forget-Me-Nots:
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Snacks (a.k.a. road trip gold)
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Bug spray (because Wisconsin mosquitos are out for blood)
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Water bottle (hydration is not a joke, friends)
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Comfy pants for after too much custard (don’t judge me, you know it’s true)
Final Thoughts:
Packing like a pro takes practice—and humility. You will forget something eventually. But if you follow my totally-has-it-together advice, you might at least avoid the gas station deodorant experience.
So go forth and conquer your Two Rivers, Wisconsin trip with your swimwear, socks, and sanity intact. Just don’t forget the ice cream sundae. That’s the most important part.