How much clothes do I need for a 7 day trip?

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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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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“As a general rule of thumb, if I'm going away for a seven-night beach holiday, I'd pack two to three pieces of swimwear (so that they have time to dry in between), a pair of shorts and a couple of skirts, four tops that match all my shorts and skirts, and a dress in case I go somewhere special,” Mak told AFAR in 2017.

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Packing List for a Seven-Day Trip in One Carry-On Bag
  • 5 shirts.
  • 3 shorts or skirts.
  • 2 dressy options (mix and match with accessories and outerwear)
  • 1 outerwear — sweater or jacket.
  • 1 pair sneakers.
  • 1 pair dressy shoes.
  • 1 pair flip-flops.
  • 1 hat.


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This can be tricky as there are a lot of variables, but as a general rule of thumb, we recommend the following: For a 10-day (or more) vacation: bring 4 to 5 swimsuits. For a 7-day vacation: bring 3 to 4 swimsuits. For a 5-day vacation: bring 2 to 3 swimsuits.

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If you are wondering what to pack for a Caribbean cruise that lasts 7 days, here are a few guidelines: Swimwear: 3 swimsuits and at least 3 swim cover-ups. Casual Looks: Pack at least 4 pairs of shorts, 5 – 7 t-shirts, 3 pairs of pants, 3 skirts, and a couple of day dresses.

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Small checked bag – 24x17x10. 5 inches; ideal for 4 to 7-day trips. Medium checked bag – 27x18. 5x14 inches; ideal for 7 to 10-day trips.

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Yes, it can all fit in the overhead bin. Traveling these days can feel like a chore. It takes mathematic skills to fit everything you need in a carry-on bag. Here are some tips from the professionals to help make that task a little easier.

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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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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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According to data provided by the cruise industry (CLIA: Cruise Line Industry Association), the average cruise duration is seven days and the average cost is around $1700. Cruise lines charge between $800 and $8,000 for a 7-night Caribbean trip in a balcony stateroom.

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Guests on consecutive cruises may bring two (2) 750 ml bottles of personal wine or champagne per voyage, per stateroom. Additional bottles will be stored by the ship and two bottles at a time will be delivered to the stateroom on the first day of each new voyage.

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Pack 5 tops and 2-3 bottoms for a 7-day trip.
  1. 5 shirts.
  2. 2-3 pairs of pants, shorts, or skirts.
  3. 1-2 dressy pieces of clothing.
  4. 1 sweater or jacket (add more layers for colder weather)
  5. 1 pair of sneakers.
  6. 1 pair of dressier shoes.
  7. 1 pair of flip flops or sandals (for beach vacations and warmer weather)
  8. 1 bathing suit.


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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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