Being a chic and traveling out of just a backpack poses one major problem: what the hell to pack. Now, if you ladies are anything like yours truly, you tend to pack everything we own, and then some, when going on vacation. And rightfully so!! You never know what random event might pop up where you'll need a vintage ball gown and 12 pairs of shoes. Unfortunately when you're hopping around carrying everything you own on your back, you are forced to make some sacrifices when packing your junk (sorry girls). That being said, here's my recommended packing list:
2 pairs of jeans
2 pairs of shorts
5 pair of chonies/poichees/undies/or whatever you call your underwear
Socks (if you're traveling over the winter months, bring a pair of warm wool socks)
5 shirts total; a combination of long sleeve, t-shirt, tanks, thermals, unitards, or the like
A warm sweatshirt or fleece
A swim suit (God forbid you end up in the Italian Riviera with nothing to frolic in)
A good pair of walking/ hiking shoes. Make sure they're really comfortable, and preferably waterproof.
A good pair of sandals/flip flops/hiking sandals
A travel towel. Try R.E.I. They have towels that you can ring out dry and folds into a tiny ball so it doesn't take up too much space.
The essential toiletries. Travel sized when possible. Remember you can always restock as you go.
For the ladies, if you want to bring makeup (we still want to look pretty) make sure you limit it to the bare minimum. I brought a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen to limit how much I was bring. Killing 3 birds with one stone is a massive accomplishment. Mascara, chap stick, and 1 lip stain, preferably one you can double as some cheek color stuff. Screw eyeshadow. Au natural is the way to go.
If you are a wee bit uncomfortable with packing the bare bones, you can always use space saver bags that you can roll the air out of. Totally a life saver, especially if you end up impulsively buying clothes as you go (not that I've done it. I'm just saying:)
If you've traveled and have any suggestions on what to pack, feel free to comment. Any helpful advice is graciously welcomed.
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Cheers!
Danni
Good list--what about medical supplies?--such as tylenol-for the aches & muscle pains, tampons/pads and pamperin, band-aides for those blisters on the tootsies. Better yet purchase mole skin from R.E.I., worth the investment. I do agree that R.E.I has the best supplies for traveling. Your BFF
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