How far in advance should you pack for a trip?

Two weeks will give you enough time to test out lip colors, launder your sweats, or order that cozy new sweater. If you need to stop thinking about this situation for a while, a two-week packing strategy gives you space to do that.



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Packing List for a Seven-Day Trip in One Carry-On Bag
  1. 5 shirts.
  2. 3 shorts or skirts.
  3. 2 dressy options (mix and match with accessories and outerwear)
  4. 1 outerwear — sweater or jacket.
  5. 1 pair sneakers.
  6. 1 pair dressy shoes.
  7. 1 pair flip-flops.
  8. 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. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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Comprised of just the basics—three pairs of shoes, four tops, two pairs of pants, two jackets, one dress, and four accessories—it's all you need for eight days and seven nights of travel.

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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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Those dead skin cells coupled with the germs accumulated from daily activities are now being transferred to your pajamas. That's extra true if you have a full, active day and don't shower before slipping into your jammies. In this case, the evening following will call for a new set, no questions asked.

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The study reveals that 74% of Americans wear pajamas to bed (8% sleep naked).

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Europe Travel Packing List
  1. 1 dress/elegant shirt.
  2. 1 cardigan/sweater.
  3. 1 lightweight jacket.
  4. 1 pair of dark wash jeans.
  5. 1 pair of trousers/capris.
  6. 1 pair of shorts.
  7. 1 pair of long underwear/wool leggings.
  8. 1 pair of tennis shoes.


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