It really isn't that big of a deal. I don't pack "essentials" either, unless I know that a place won't have what I need (stick deodorant is a good example of th

It really isn't that big of a deal. I don't pack "essentials" either, unless I know that a place won't have what I need (stick deodorant is a good example of this). Most people will check into their hotel first-thing anyway. A 10 minute diversion to stop at a convenience store isn't as bad as you might think.