What is the 5 4 3 2 1 packing system?

Its version of the 5-4-3-2-1 method includes five tops, four bottoms, three accessories, two shoes (a practical pair and a nice pair), and one swimsuit, though like the Times this formula allows the wiggle room to swap out accessories based on your destination and type of travel.



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10 cures for the chronic overpacker
  1. Start with a carry-on.
  2. Only pack things that can be worn more than once.
  3. Pack more tops than bottoms.
  4. Bring multipurpose toiletries.
  5. Limit yourself to three pairs of shoes.
  6. Minimize electronics.
  7. Leave 'just in case' items at home.
  8. Don't pack at the last minute.


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The 1-through-6 rule If you're packing for a trip that will last a week, use numbers 1 through 6 to pack certain items as follows: one hat, two pairs of shoes, three pairs of pants/skirts, four shirts, five pairs of socks, six pairs of underwear.

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About 4-5 clothes are plenty for a 2-week trip assuming you will be doing laundry.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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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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So here's a list of the most commonly forgotten vacation items.
  • Toiletries. ...
  • Glasses, Contacts and Solution. ...
  • Your Phone Chargers and Power Cords. ...
  • Your Prescription Medications. ...
  • Your Swimsuit. ...
  • An Umbrella & Ziplock Bags. ...
  • A Belt. ...
  • Lessons Learned.


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Though with under-packing, it seems there are more benefits as with making travelling easier as well as being able to have room for your purchases you buy when away from home. As long as you are strategic with what you pack and the necessities, underpacking is probably the better option of the two!

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