General Pack List

I pack very light with only a backpack so I can avoid the possibility of having to check a bag. Even with a carry-on, there’s the possibility of airline staff requiring the bag to be checked. I’m very careful with what I pack so I that I can always bring a personal item only; I’ve even traveled to Scandinavia in December using just a backpack. This system is beneficial in case I have to walk around with my luggage. The peace-of-mind of traveling light is something I just can’t travel without. To see a list of my ride-or-die travel items, click here.

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One Bag Packing List (can be used as a starting template)

Clothing

  • Light romper

  • Yoga pants (2)

  • Technical fleece

  • Crop tank tops (3)

  • Pair of shorts or skirts (2)

  • Panties (5), sport bras (3), socks (3)

  • Loungewear shorts and tank tops (2 each)

  • Regular bar (1) for wearing to the airport

  • Clubbing outfit or dressy outfit

    • Small purse

    • Lace black top

    • Black leggings or yoga pants (previously listed)

    • Light crop black hoodie or light jacket

  • Swimsuit (in the case of visiting a bath house, beach or hot tub)

  • Black shoes for walking and dancing (I wore Vivobarefoot shoes)

  • Depending on the climate, waterproof shoes or boots

  • Depending on the climate, raincoat

Misc Items

  • Collapsible water bottle (hooked on the outside of my bag)

  • Packable backpack (hooked on the outside of my bag)

  • Packable duffel back (for using as a carry-on for souvenirs)

  • Carabiner (hooked on the outside of my bag)

  • Packable neck pillow (empty unless needed)

  • Sea to Summit stuff sack (for stuffing anything)

  • Bob and Brad small massage machine

  • Wallet / Passport / Money

  • Packable hat (I use Melin)

  • Packable hip pack

  • Kobo eReader

  • Headphones

  • Sunglasses

  • Utility Strap

  • Ear plugs

  • Phone

  • Pen

Toiletries

  • Razor

  • Brush

  • Tylenol

  • Tampons

  • Chapstick

  • Medications

  • Toothpaste

  • Toothbrush

  • Deodorant

  • Conditioner

  • Shampoo

  • Body wash

  • Flossers/floss

Makeup & Skincare

  • Foundation

  • Mascara

  • Sunscreen

  • Face wash or scrub

  • Eye shadow crayon

  • Sponge with holder

  • Andalou Naturals day cream and night cream

    • To see a full list of my favorite Andalou products, navigate here

Links to Recommended Products

One item I just adore and want to highlight is my Rakuten Kobo eReader. My version is the Clara and though these eReaders can be an investment, they are well worth it if you can afford it. They’re super packable and have a feature where I can look up the definition of a word I don’t understand, which I really like. It then stores all the words I’ve looked up so that I can review them later. I love using it whenever I have down time on a trip. I even added a fabric hook on the back so I can hold it easily.

Link to Kobo store for US readers: Link

Readers from Brazil, please utilize the Kobo link below to access the Kobo Brazil site.