Packing List for a Seven-Day Trip in One Carry-On Bag
5 shirts.
3 shorts or skirts.
2 dressy options (mix and match with accessories and outerwear)
1 outerwear — sweater or jacket.
1 pair sneakers.
1 pair dressy shoes.
1 pair flip-flops.
1 hat.
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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.
If you barely use most of the things you travel with, you're over-packing. Try to put some thought and effort into planning out what you really need and what you can actually obtain at the hotel (i.e. towels, hair dryers, toiletries, universal chargers, umbrellas, etc).
Avoid over- or under-packing.While you might be tempted to leave space for souvenirs, extra room means items can shift and crumple or break. Fill empty spaces with dry cleaner bags (and fill them later with mementos from your trip).
By using packing cubes, travellers separate their clothing, accessories, and any other essentials into obvious compartments. For travellers this makes it easier to find items within their bag and maintain a neat and orderly suitcase.
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.
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.
Roll and Fold ItemsUsing a bit of each packing technique is the most efficient way to get things into your suitcase. Roll softer garments and fold stiffer ones. Underwear, T-shirts, jeans, cotton pants, and knitwear won't wrinkle when rolled tightly, says Judy Gilford, author of The Packing Book ($10, amazon.com).
Always place heavy items at the bottom of the boxes and lighter items on top. Clean the clothes before moving to prevent smells and make the unpacking process more manageable. Don't overstuff the boxes as it can damage them and make them prone to tears.
Q: When should you start packing to move? A: If possible, start planning your packing strategy six weeks before your move. At first, you'll need to do the prep work, like decluttering, cleaning, and purchasing moving and packing supplies. Then, the last two to three weeks can be used for packing.
If you're notorious for paying excess / overweight baggage fees at the airport, buddy, you're packing too much! One should never pack to full capacity because you're bound to probably pick up a few things while travelling, too – pros recommend only packing a tiny bit over half-capacity at most.
Instead, start in the least used room and work your way to the more frequently used spaces after that. Your least used room could be the garage, basement, closets, a spare room – guest room, or your attic. Determine which room in your house you use the least and start the packing process in there.