How do I pack my carry-on for an 8 day trip?

How to pack for an 8 day trip (or longer!)… in just a Carry-On Bag:
  1. Carefully choose a bag/s to use. ...
  2. Use up the space under the zipper part of the suitcase.. ...
  3. Fold up an extra shopping bag and place it on top of the zippered section. ...
  4. Choose “mix and match” clothing pieces that can be layered.




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® Yes! 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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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. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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The 1-through-6 rule If you're packing for a trip that will last a week, use numbers 1 through 6 to pack certain items as follows: one hat, two pairs of shoes, three pairs of pants/skirts, four shirts, five pairs of socks, six pairs of underwear.

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And that is 3 pieces / sets of all apparel and underwear. For example, my clothing packing list follows this strictly: 3 t-shirts, 3 long sleeve tops, 3 pairs of socks, 3 pairs of briefs and 3 pairs of pants (1 being shorts).

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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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Carry-On Packing Tips For A 7 Day Trip
  1. Check the weather for your destination and pack accordingly.
  2. Plan out your outfits ahead of time.
  3. Pack versatile items that can be used for multiple occasions.
  4. Only pack what you need!
  5. Utilize mini sized toiletries and travel sized bottles of your bath and beauty products.


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Unless there are special occasions to pack for, those six outfits should get you through almost an entire week. Rolling your clothes correctly helps avoid wrinkles and maximize space. Roll things up tightly, and then pack them tightly into your carry on.

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Yes! You can pack 10 days of clothes in one carry-on bag.

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Natural body oils, perspiration, dead skin cells, bacteria, and body care products (like body lotion) can all build up in pajamas. If you continue to wear them without laundering, it can cause skin issues or irritation–and start to smell funky.

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