For Trips Lasting 1-5 DaysBring one to two pairs of pants and one to two pairs of jammies, and that should be enough. Resist the urge to fill up empty space with unnecessary excess weight. The danger isn't underpacking, but overpacking.
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For a 5 day vacation, you will want to bring 2-3 pairs of shorts or pants, 3-4 tops, a light jacket (or a heavy jacket, depending on where you are traveling), and 1 formal outfit if you are planning on attending a nice restaurant or event. If you are going to the beach, pack 2-3 swimsuits/trunks.
WHAT YOU SHOULD PACK ON YOUR 5-DAY TRIP. You must bring 1 suitcase + 1 optional carry-on item such as a backpack/purse. Keep in mind that the airlines charge a fee for a checked bag, each direction.
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.
The researchers found that a “sufficient” wardrobe consists of 74 garments and 20 outfits in total. As an example, they've suggested six outfits for work, three outfits for home wear, three outfits for sports, two outfits for festive occasions, plus four outdoor jackets and trousers or skirts.