What to Pack for Holiday Travel on Your Period

Planning a holiday is exciting — but getting your period during your trip? Not so much. Whether you’re heading to the coast, hopping on a city break, or flying abroad, being prepared can make all the difference. Here’s your ultimate UK-friendly guide to packing smart for travel when your period is due, including leakproof essentials to keep things easy, clean, and stress-free.

Why Travel Prep Matters When You're on Your Period

There’s nothing worse than realizing you’ve forgotten your go-to product while on holiday. Local shops might not carry what you’re used to — or you might be stuck with something uncomfortable. A little planning means you can relax and enjoy the trip without worrying about leaks, cramps, or last-minute pharmacy runs.

Period Travel Essentials Checklist

Here’s what we recommend packing in your period travel kit:

1. Leakproof Period Pants: The ultimate game-changer. Reusable, comfortable, and perfect for long journeys, beach days, or sightseeing.✔ No need to carry endless pads or tampons✔ Easy to rinse and reuse✔ Peace of mind on planes, trains, and hikes

2. Period Swimwear: Planning to swim on your trip? Don’t let your cycle stop you. Period swimwear keeps you covered without the need for tampons.✔ Great for pool, sea, or spa days✔ Stylish and discreet

3. Pain Relief: Bring your preferred painkillers (paracetamol, ibuprofen, etc.), plus heat patches if you use them.

4. Wipes & Travel-Sized Wash Bag: Perfect for clean-ups or storing worn period pants discreetly until you can rinse them.

5. Spare Underwear: Always helpful to have backups — especially on long travel days.

6. Small Laundry Soap or Detergent Sheet: Ideal for hand-washing period pants in the hotel sink if needed.

7. Reusable Wet Bag: A waterproof pouch to keep used items separate in your luggage or handbag.

Packing Tips for Different Destinations

• Beach Holiday: Prioritise period swimwear, light clothing, and breathable underwear.

• City Break: Comfortable shoes + leakproof underwear = stress-free exploring.

• Camping/Outdoors: Bring extra pairs, wipes, and a portable water bottle for rinsing.

• Flying: Wear a ultra-absorbency pair during the flight — no stress over bathroom queues or turbulence.

Liberty on the Go

At Liberty Underwear, our leakproof products are designed with real life in mind — including travel. Our period pants and swimwear are easy to pack, easy to wear, and built to support your every adventure.

Your period doesn’t have to ruin your trip — or even slow you down. With the right travel-friendly products and a little prep, you can feel confident, clean, and carefree wherever you go.