What is in my bag?
I am often revising my packing list for travel, depending on the location I intend to visit. But this pretty much covers the items I would take with me. Keep in mind that this list is geared towards women, but easily adaptable for men.
I try to keep in mind that whatever I take with me will be something that I will need to carry, drag or lift. I don’t take things that i “might” use, and most items serve a dual purpose.
Use this minimalist packing list as a guideline to create your own. Everyone has their likes and dislikes, and your trip may require you to bring certain items that are not part of this list. Use this list as a base and build a minimalist packing list that suits you.
Also, anything I recommend is something that I’ve used, like and carry with me.
NOTE: There are links to some of the items that I will get a small commission from. It does not add to the cost.
Clothing & Shoes
This list will vary depending on the location I’m traveling to, and or the activities I intend to participate in. I also chose clothing in colors that will coordinate with each other. For anyone who knows me…that would be primarily black, grey & white.
Warm Climates:
- 2 White, long-sleeved cotton shirts
- 2 Tank tops
- 5 Summer dresses (warm climates)
- 2 Leggings (with side pockets)
- Swimsuit
- Keen Sandals
- REEF sneakers (double as slip-ons)
Colder & Wetter Climates:
- 2 Pants
- 3 Leggins
- 2 Tank tops
- 2 Long sleeved undershirts
- Cardigan
- Rain jacket, packable
- Puffer jacket, packable
- ALTRA Running Shoe (entry level to barefoot style)
- Slippers
All Climates:
- Nightgown
- 5 Underwear
- 2 Sports bras
- 3 Pairs of Merino Wool socks
- Light-weight shawl
- Colorful scarf
- Short light-weight robe
Dry Toiletries
I use my hanging toiletry bag for my dry toiletries:
- Sonicare travel toothbrush + Extra heads
- Washable face wipes (doubles as body wash cloth)
- Silicone toiletry bottles
- Disposable razor + Extra heads
- Sleep mask
- Floss
- Hairbrush
- Shampoo & conditioner bars
- Matador soap container
- Soap pads
- Deodorant
- 3 ChapSticks
- Tweezers
- Nail clippers
- Nail file
- Safety pins (various sizes)
- Rubber bands (various sizes)
Wet Toiletries
I put my wet toiletries in the clear plastic bag that comes with my toiletry bag, which is great for storing travel-sized items.
- Toothpaste (I don’t recommend toothpaste tablets.)
- Facial cleanser
- Day face cream (with sunscreen)
- Night face cream
- Eye drops
Note: Unless it’s a product that I really like, and not sure I can replace, I only bring enough for a few weeks. I will replenish other items at my destination. I’ve found you can find great products in other countries.
Miscellaneous Essentials
- First aid kit and medicine
- Any prescriptions meds + Copies of RX from your doctor
- Small amounts of Imodium, Tylenol, Advil, etc.
- Noise canceling ear plugs
- 3 Medium size Ziplock bags
- 2 Large size Ziplock bags
- 2 Spiral Notebooks
- 4 TUL pens (because I’m picky about my pens)
- Brita filtered water bottle + Extra filters
- Prescription eyeglasses + Extra set
- Sunglasses + case
- Incense sticks
- Foldable clothes hangers
- Leaklock
- FISKAR travel scissors (blunt tip)
- 2 Suction cups
- Laundry sheets
- Deadbolt straps
- Luggage lock steel cable
- 2 Combination locks
- Hero carabiner clip
- 2 Carabiner clips
- Extra batteries (as needed)
- Phone lanyard
- Collapsible coffee pour over
- Binder clips (couple of different sizes)
- Duct tape (small amount)
Technology
- Microsoft Surface, 7th Generation
- Ultra thin Mouse
- Laptop tray
- Samsung Galaxy S22
- Backup phone (I have a Motorola Moto 5G that is connected to Tello for $10 per month.)
- SONY wired Bluetooth ear buds
- Open ear conduction earphones
- Kindle
- Amazon Firestick
- Portable battery charger
- Device charging cords
- 4 ft Extension cord (can’t tell you how much this comes in handy)
- Anker Nano power strip (doubles as USB & C chargers)
- Flash drive dual USB & C
- Tessen electrical travel adapter
- 2 Samsung smart tags for tracking luggage
Luggage, Backpack & Bags
- Bagsmart carry-on luggage
- tomtoc Backpack, 38 L
- Dry bag, 2 liters (for wet clothes)
- Nanobag tote
- Nanobag day pack
- Mesh zipper pouches for organization
- Compression packing cubes
- Tech pouch
- Digital luggage scale