I’m loving the new “What’s In Your Pack?” series, although I’m feeling a mix of awe and sympathy for Nick Hawkins and the incredible range of gear he lugs around the planet.
Another highlight has been Martha’s disclosure about Lamby, her furry erstwhile travelling companion.
It got me thinking about what else we throw in our packs for tradition or good luck. I’ve got a little cartoon lion in a safari suit that I got from inside a Kinder Surprise chocolate egg about ten years ago.
He – strangely I’ve never named it – tags along in my money belt (the lion’s only a few centimetres high) and has probably now been to about twenty countries.
What are some other silly and unnecessary items that make the cut when you’re packing?