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What do you need to pack for 7 days?

TRAVEL TIPS: Packing List for a 1-Week Trip
  1. 8 shirts (4 tanks, 4 tops)
  2. 1 cardigan.
  3. 1 hoodie.
  4. 2 pants.
  5. 1 pair of shorts or skirt.
  6. 1 dress (if applicable)
  7. socks (take the # of days you'll likely wear socks and add +1)
  8. undies (take the # of days of your trip and add +1)




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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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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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7 day packing list
  • Nightwear.
  • Underwear.
  • Activewear (if I'll be working out while I'm away)
  • Swimwear.
  • Day time outfits (including accessories)
  • Night time outfits (including accessories)
  • Shoes.
  • Tech.


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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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25 - 27 Checked Luggage They are ideal for trips of 5 to 7 days, or longer, depending on how you pack.

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Sleepwear. Whether you sleep in t-shirts and sweatpants or complete pajama sets, about two pairs of pajamas will be enough for a weeklong vacation. However, if you're someone who likes slipping into fresh pajamas every night, then you may want to pack extra loungewear, space in your luggage permitting.

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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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Roll your clothes in your carry-on Put the bulkiest rolls on the bottom and squeeze the thinnest ones into any gaps. Think of it like a game of real-life Tetris. Rolling clothes is a go-to trick for seasoned flight attendants. If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for you.

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To pack a suitcase and maximize space:
  1. Assess the available space in your suitcase.
  2. Prepare your packing list.
  3. Roll clothes instead of folding.
  4. Create a strategy when arranging clothes.
  5. Use packing cubes.
  6. Use a toiletry bag.
  7. Pack travel-sized containers.
  8. Pack your shoes with the rule of three.


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Swedish pilot Maria Pettersson prefers “half soft-sided” luggage, which offers a bit more support than the typical soft-sided luggage, but provides more flexibility than hard-sided luggage.

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What is the size of 23kg luggage bag? A suitcase of size M (50 – 80 liters) or L (80 – 100 liters) is suitable for 23 kg of luggage. Choosing the right suitcase size depends on whether you want to pack a lot of light items or a few heavy ones.

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