It might be high time to rethink your usual Thanksgiving checklist and be prepared for anything. Aside from booking flights, packing can be a problem. Packing may or may not be your most dreaded activity. But before you can dig into the feast and give thanks with your family and friends, you have to deal with the possibility of overpacking.

When it comes to packing for Thanksgiving, keep things as simple as possible. Go light by packing essential items. Packing clothing items is a practice in minimalism and improvisation too. Resist the urge to jam a carry-on with more than one week's worth of items. Prepare for all weather conditions and activities.

1. OXO Good Grips On-The-Go Lunch Container (Click the photo to check the price)

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In this container, there are two leakproof compartments that keep wet and dry food separate which is perfect if you hate when your potatoes mix with your turkey. Your salad would not be soggy and your lettuce will be separate from tomatoes, chicken, and other ingredients that lead to wilted lettuce. There is a separate 2-ounce dressing container. The plate can then be removed to create one large compartment. Because that divider is removable, so you can create more room in the main compartment-or use the divider as a plate.It is one of the few sets that is made with borosilicate glass, which is a great material for withstanding temperature changes. 

2. Rachael Ray Jumbo Chillout Thermal Tote (Click the link to check the price)

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This may look like just a regular tote, but you can keep your food hot or cold with this thermal tote. The 10-gallon capacity is great for traveling. It is leak-proof because of its temper foil lining with sealed seams. You can also store little things to its outer pocket and folds for easy storage. Those dealing with Southern summers or long hauls to the store, love it for groceries. It has a nice bonus feature of Velcro on the bottom to keep your bags stationary in the trunk.On its size, according to a reviewer, "You know those bags pizza deliverers carry, that fit three large pizzas and a side of breadsticks? That's this. It has instructions for how to use it to carry pizzas." 

3. Wine Carrier Tote Bag (Click the link to check the price)

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If your dad keeps asking you to bring the wine he had at a local winery near you for Thanksgiving dinner, this wine carrier from Grizzly will keep the bottles safe in your checked bag. It is designed to carry 2 750ml bottles. The thick neoprene material keeps bottles safe during airline travel or outdoor events. You can safely and elegantly transport your wine bottles to your social events. You can either go for a sophisticated and elegant appearance or a trendier and more outgoing look.

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