Luggage

5 to 6 years ago, people would not believe that they would have to bring so many things that mean and contribute nothing to a trip, but, ironically, are 'essential' to a trip. All starts from this:

and for those who want excellent photo quality (n.b. this is not an ad.):


So film is eliminated and something called 'large storage device' becomes a hot item (alternatively, people may just opt for additional memory cards which act as 'film' in digital world). Some may even bring along their notebooks with them:


Both items also provide the function of solving boredom during long road trips.

Not to mention all those accessories that keep these things 'alive' during the trip, namely battery chargers, plugs and plug converters.

A trip can no longer be any simplier anymore.