This common item is the number one thing Americans forget to pack before trips: the survey

Nine out of 10 Americans have had a “Home Alone” moment—realizing they forgot something essential en route to their destination, according to a new study.

While respondents are not forgetting their children at home, they have forgotten a charger (34%), toiletries and beauty products (32%), sunscreen (27%) and even medicine (18%).

That’s according to a survey of 2,000 US adults, which looked at the most inappropriate things respondents forget, including socks (17%), water bottles (14%) and even their wallet (8%) .

The results also revealed that 37% admit to being the most forgetful when they travel and, on average, three items are left behind after each trip.

The bad news is that 42% believe that forgetting essentials has had a negative impact on their travels – being forced to spend more money (27%), buy alternative products (25%) and not feel better ( 10%).

But good news: respondents have learned from their mistakes, as 89% are working to be more prepared than ever before when they travel this summer.

Commissioned by Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water and conducted by Talker Research, the survey also found that good habits often go by the wayside when you travel.

According to the results, healthy eating (51%), budgeting (44%) and regular hydration (31%) are often ignored when Americans are away from home.

Not only that, but less than half (46%) admit to drinking more water when travelling, compared to almost two-thirds (65%) who eat more food.

Two in five (40%) Americans also find it difficult to stay hydrated while traveling.

For 32%, this is mainly because they are out of their usual routine or because they simply forget to drink (31%), but others are more focused on having fun (31%) or are too busy doing activities other (31%). ).

Thankfully, 23% of respondents have a “mom friend” when they travel, or someone who keeps the group together, happy and healthy, and another 26% admit they’re usually the “mom” of the group.

According to the results, “mom friends” show their role by holding supplies, such as wipes or bandages (40%), reminding everyone to eat and drink (35%) and offering good advice (34 %).

“Everyone knows that summer brings travel and fun, but it also brings higher temperatures and a greater chance of dehydration,” said CG Roxane VP of Marketing Anne-Charlotte de La Porte.

“More than seven in 10 Americans rely on bottled water when they travel, and 35% purchase it once they arrive at their destination, helping them stay hydrated this season.”

Almost three-quarters (72%) still rely on bottled water when they travel and 35% are likely to buy those bottles once they arrive at their destination in an effort to stay hydrated.

This may be because almost two-thirds (65%) are concerned about the quality of the tap or sink water in their destination when they travel.

Almost one in three (29%) Americans brush their teeth with bottled water versus tap water at their destination.

“With Americans worried about drinking tap water or forgetting to drink water in general, it’s no wonder staying hydrated when traveling is difficult for so many,” continued CG Roxane VP of Marketing Anne-Charlotte de La Porte .

“However, it’s important for consumers to monitor how much water they’re drinking each day (the survey found that only 22% of Americans are doing so), plan ahead for how much water they’ll need based on their routes, set reminders to keep on track with their water intake and educate themselves on the quality of their water source.”