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How do I pack clothes for an 8 day trip?

Pack clothes that can be mixed and matched and worn together. Make sure all the tops you pack match the same pair of shoes. Bring neutral bottoms that match all your tops. This way you can mix it up with fewer items.



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How many pairs of pants should I bring on a trip? It is best to have two pairs of bottoms (pants, shorts, or skirts) for each week that you'll be staying. Plan on bringing four shirts per week, and two jackets to layer for warmth (if you're traveling to a cool or cold destination).

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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat.

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If you have unlimited suitcase space and don't want to do any laundry, a two-week trip means packing 14/2 = 7 bras and at least 14 pairs of underwear. That consumes a lot of valuable suitcase space! To reduce the number of pieces that need to be packed, simply commit to doing laundry on the road.

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You can pack 10 days of clothes in one carry-on bag. The key is to pack clothes that all work together, and of course, to use clothing organizers that maximize the space in your bag.

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Roll your clothes in your carry-on Put the bulkiest rolls on the bottom and squeeze the thinnest ones into any gaps. Think of it like a game of real-life Tetris. Rolling clothes is a go-to trick for seasoned flight attendants. If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for you.

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For 10 days of travel, 2 bottoms, and 5 tops. That's right. You are going to become the King or Queen of travel with this number one tip. 2 bottoms – shorts, skirts or pants.

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Making Your Packing List
  1. Make a packing list synopsis. ...
  2. Break your packing list down into categories and sub-categories. ...
  3. Category-by-category, jot down everything that you could need on your trip. ...
  4. Reorganize each category with the most important items at the top; this is easier if you're working with a digital list.


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