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How many shoes to pack for 3 day trip?

It's easy to convince yourself that you need a second pair, even for a three-day trip. Resist this temptation. Instead, pack one pair of shoes you can wear all weekend. Your shoes must be comfortable enough for walking all day but nice enough to wear out to dinner.



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Most frequent travelers swear by the “3 pairs of shoes” rule, which is to pack two pairs of functional and comfortable shoes and one pair that's a little more formal and dressier.

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Pack three outfits, three pairs of underwear (an extra pair or two never hurts), one set of pajamas and three pairs of socks. If you're planning on going out to dinner at least once on your trip, consider bringing an additional outfit that is better suited for a restaurant than your typical comfortable clothes.

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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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These questions will help you decide how many shoes you'll (really) need to bring. Whether you're a travel newbie or have more air miles than money in your bank account, setting a limit for yourself early on will help you in the long run. A rule of thumb is to stick to three pairs or fewer.

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Clothes: If your trip is three days long, you will surely need a load of clothes.
  1. Shoes (sandals/flip flops, if going to the beach).
  2. A pair of comfortable jeans/jeggings/shorts/leggings.
  3. 2 to 3 t-shirts or tops.
  4. Nightwear.
  5. Two pairs of socks.
  6. Two pairs of undergarments.
  7. One lightweight jacket.
  8. Winter jacket or parka. (


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We tend to start preliminary packing about a week in advance of our trip. This gives plenty of time to obtain anything we might need. If, say, I cannot find my bathing suit or my travel book light no longer works, I have time to replace these things. We do not want to be doing this the night before departure.

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Consider keeping these things in your car during your US road trip:
  • Car phone mount. ...
  • A road atlas. ...
  • Small bluetooth speaker. ...
  • A car charger and/or powerbank. ...
  • A roadside emergency kit. ...
  • Reusable water bottle or hydration pack. ...
  • Small cooler. ...
  • Travel blanket.


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The idea behind Project 333 is simple: Wear only 33 articles of clothing for the next 3 months. All clothing, accessories, jewelry, outerwear, and shoes count towards your number. Exceptions include wedding rings, underwear, sleepwear, in-home loungewear, and workout clothing.

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Pack a maximum of 3 pairs of shoes if you are traveling for a week. Pack a pair of casual, formal, and athletic shoes. If you are taking a weekend trip, just pack the necessary shoes. For example, don't pack formal shoes for a weekend camping trip.

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Yes, you can pack shoes in your carry-on bag when traveling. Shoes are considered personal items, and they are generally allowed in your carry-on luggage. This also helps you save some more space in your primary luggage, in case you wanted to add some more to it.

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