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How many outfits should I pack for a 10 day trip?

How many clothes are required for a 10-day trip? Follow the 5-4-3-2-1 packing trick, where you pack five tops, four bottoms, three dresses, three pairs of shoes, two swimsuits, two bags, and one of each of a few miscellaneous accessories.



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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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Follow the 5-4-3-2-1 packing trick, where you pack five tops, four bottoms, three dresses, three pairs of shoes, two swimsuits, two bags, and one of each of a few miscellaneous accessories. If you're opting for a carry-on, mix and match items in your travel capsule and have a versatile wardrobe.

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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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About 4-5 clothes are plenty for a 2-week trip assuming you will be doing laundry. If not, I recommend at least eight clothes, including what you wear on the flight. This should be enough, assuming you can wear the same clothes a few times.

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From a few days to a few weeks, you can fit everything you need in a carry on. It all comes down to packing efficiently.

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Is 20kg luggage enough for 10 days? Yes. I travel more with the stuff I might need than very light - because I travel a lot, so I tend to end up needing it on one trip or another. I, and therefore you, can fit a durable suitcase, 10 days of clothes, with toiletries and a bunch of other travel supplies, in 20kg.

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Yes. I travel more with the stuff I might need than very light - because I travel a lot, so I tend to end up needing it on one trip or another. I, and therefore you, can fit a durable suitcase, 10 days of clothes, with toiletries and a bunch of other travel supplies, in 20kg.

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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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For a weekend trip, one pair of cotton pajamas will be just fine. For a week or more, consider bringing two pairs.

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Is 10kg luggage enough for a week? Yes, absolutely! It isn't a lot but you can do it if you ditch all of your heavy items. Use the hotel toiletries and take your essentials in tiny pots.

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