How many shirts should I bring for a 5 day trip?

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.



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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.

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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.

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For trips that are 3, 5 or 7 days, you will need one outfit per day. For example, if your trip is 5 days long, pack five outfits.

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Here are six easy tips for packing a week's worth of clothes in your carry-on.
  1. Go someplace warm. If you're planning a vacation, choose your weather wisely. ...
  2. Wear your layers. ...
  3. Roll your clothes in your carry-on. ...
  4. Use your shoes wisely. ...
  5. Embrace minimalism. ...
  6. Do laundry.


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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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Only bring one week's worth of clothes. Bring only one week's worth of clothes and do laundry when you need to. You can find a laundromat just about anywhere, so there's no need to bring a separate outfit for every day of your trip. If you need to, lightweight items can even be hand washed in the sink at your hotel.

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Multiday Packs: 50-75 liters A light packer will have ample room for five nights or more with a multiday backpack, which is typically a 50L backpack or larger. These are designed to carry more food and cooking fuel than a weekend pack, as well as extra clothes and layers.

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Here's a list of what I packed for four days in a backpack:
  1. 4 shirts (including the ones I wore to travel)
  2. 3 dresses.
  3. 1 pair of shorts.
  4. 1 pair of jeans (worn to travel)
  5. 2 bathing suits.
  6. Shorts and t-shirt for lounging/sleep.
  7. 1 pair of sneakers (worn to travel)
  8. 1 pair of sandals.


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