I am a minimalist packer but I still pack enough underwear not to have to do laundry. They roll small. Socks I will sink wash (and not wear every day, if possible). I rewear clothes and will only wash them if they get stained or smelly. But usually they’ll last a week or so. My rule of thumb is to take the number of trip days, cut it in half and take no more than that many outfits. So if I was going for 8 days I would take max 4 tops + 4 bottoms with the idea that every top matches every bottom. I’d take 2 pants, 1 skirt and 1 pair of shorts or a casual dress. Something like that. And one of those outfits would be worn on the plane. The other big space saver is not taking a bunch of shoes. Id wear tennis shoes on the plane and pack 1 pair of sandals. That’s it. I don’t take jewelry or a bunch of makeup either. Whether or not I bring a backpack depends on what I’d need to carry around while sightseeing. If I want an iPad for the plane or I’m bringing my camera, need snacks, etc. then i bring one. If I’m taking phone pics and all I care about is my kindle then I’ll just bring a crossbody purse. If I have my backpack I generally don’t bring a purse but if for some reason I did then the purse would go in the backpack. My back kills me if I carry stuff while walking around a lot so if I can get away with it I try to just take my phone and a little card holder thing for my credit cards because both fit in my pockets.
I just got back from Thailand and used this hynes eagle back pack that opens like a suitecase. It was amazing. I also used some travel space bags to help give me more space. It was great to not check anything. I had three planes to catch. It’s foing to be my new go too bag.
I will rewear some items or wash things when I’m using an Air Bnb.
One question though -- is this the only thing you take or do you also carry a purse somehow?
I have been looking into packing cubes and think that I might actually be able to go to carry-on only. But I can't imagine doing it if I didn't have an option to carry two things on. The problem with backpacks is the difficulty in also wearing a crossbody or having a purse sit on your shoulder.
I am thinking that a backpack that also has a detachable smaller backpack would solve many of my problems. I really love the look of this one though and would love to make it work.
I only had this and a messenger bag as my personal item. The messenger bag was pretty empty on my way out so I could move things around for souvenirs. I also brought a very small crossbody so I could have a purse to bring around.
I’m big on rolling all my clothes. My main clothes packing list was. 2 dresses, 3- shorts, 6-shirts, two swim suits. Sarong.2 pairs of sandles. Plus the other usual items, converter chargers, electronics and toiletries.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on May 14, 2018 14:30:15 GMT -5
I use a now-discontinued (and I am so freaking bummed about it because I love this bag) carry-on from Flight 001 called the Cargo - mine is fluorescent yellow, not pink - and I can get about 10 days' worth of clothes in the summer and 7 days' worth in the winter into that bag. One pair of jeans, one pair of linen/dress pants (or a skirt, depending), two pair of cotton lounge pants, one bra, 10+ pairs of socks, 10+ pairs of undies, a swimsuit, a dress that can double as a cover-up, 4 t-shirts (all plain/solid), 3 tanks, a couple button-downs, a thin cardigan, a pair of flip-flops, and a pair of ballet-type flats all fit in there. I then have a tote with my laptop, purse, water bottle, and toiletries/makeup in it. I wear another pair of jeans, my boots/walking shoes, a sweatshirt/heavy sweater/jacket, and my belt. That way all the thin/light stuff is in the suitcase and all the bulky stuff I might need still comes along.
I discovered a while back that there were only a few things I actually use/wore when I travelled, so I started keeping track of what I didn't use and stopped bringing that stuff. It's made my life a lot easier.
Post by sandandsea on May 20, 2018 21:51:51 GMT -5
I just packed For a week in the French Riviera/Monaco Grand Prix/Med cruise in a carry on. I rolled and used packing cubes and am bringing flip flop, sandals, and toms so no heels. I have a few extra outfits too as nicer dinners and active days require different things and I won’t be doing any laundry. I also have a lay flat toiletry kit. Summer weather so mostly capris, dresses, and less bulky clothes. Jacket and pashmina will go in my carryon.