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I used to be notorious for over-packing when going on vacation. I’d pack 5 pairs of shoes, 3 belts, 2 bags and many many pairs of outfits so I’d have options every morning when I woke up. Now remember, I said I used to do this; I don’t do this anymore. My new perspective on packing is the less I bring, the more I can bring back. 🙂 With that in mind, here’s an “essentials” packing list for your suitcase assuming you’re traveling for 5 days.
Check out the list after the jump.
Essentials
Media
- Cellphone and charger
- Digital camera, batteries, memory cards
- iPod /MP3 player and headphones, batteries, mini-speakers
- Reading material
- Travel guide(s)
Medical
- Antibiotic cream
- Anti-diarrheal medication
- Band-Aids
- Bug repellent
- Cortisone 1% anti-itch cream
- For cruisers: Sea-sickness bands or pills
- Pain reliever
- Prescription medicines
Money & Documents
- Cash
- Driver’s license/international driver’s license
- Emergency numbers and embassy address
- Paper airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
- Passports and visas, if necessary
- Your itinerary
HIS VACATION PACKING LIST ITEMS
Menswear
- 1 Pair casual shoes that can also work as dress shoes
- 5 Boxers / Briefs
- 1 Casual shirts
- 1 Oxford shirt
- 2 Pairs of jeans
- 1 Pajamas
- 2 Shirts
- 5 Socks
- 1 Sweatshirt
- 2 T-shirts / Undershirts
- 1 Set of workout clothes
For hot weather locations:
- 2 Shorts
- 1 Swim wear
- 1 Hat
- 1 Sandals
For cold weather locations:
- 1 Outerwear
- 1 Waterproof jacket
- 1 Pair of waterproof shoes
- 1 Scarf
- 1 Pair of long-johns
- 3 Pairs of wool socks
- 1 Hat
- 1 Pair of gloves
Men’s Toiletries
- Comb / Brush
- Deodorant
- Floss
- Shaving kit / Shaving Cream
- Shampoo / Conditioner / Styling Products
- Sunblock
- Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash
HER VACATION PACKING LIST ITEMS
Women’s Clothing and Accessories
- 5 Bras
- 5 Panties
- Costume jewelry — earrings, necklace, bracelets
- 2 Pairs of jeans
- 3 Casual shirts
- 1 Dress
- 1 Pair of heels
- 1 Sneakers or walking shoes
- 2 Socks
- 1 Sweater
- 1 Set of workout clothes
For hot weather locations:
- 1 Bathing suit
- 1 Sandals
- 3 Shorts/Capris
- 1 Straw/wide-brimmed hat
- 4 Tank/halter/sleeveless tops
For cold weather locations:
- 1 Outerwear
- 1 Waterproof jacket
- 1 Pair of waterproof shoes
- 1 Scarf
- 1 Pair of long-johns
- 3 Pairs of wool socks
- 1 Hat
- 1 Pair of gloves
Sundries
- Blow dryer/straightening iron
- Comb/Brush
- Cosmetic case/makeup bag w/ make-up
- Deodorant
- Makeup remover
- Facial cleanser
- Moisturizer/SPF
- Tampons
- Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash
- Dental floss
- Shampoo/conditioner/styling products