Packing List

This is what I pack for a few weeks or a year. It seems like so much! But altogether it usually weighs around 18 lb (8.5 kg).

1. The key is to have your clothing all mix-n-match. Basic black, grey, and one accent color. With just a few items you can have a ton of outfits!
2. All lightweight and quick dry fabrics. If it doesn't pack small, it stays at home.
3. For your PJs pack something multi-use like a shorts and a tank top.
4. Only bring as much as you are going to use. Liquids should be in travel containers no larger than 3oz., pack just a few tums/band-aids/etc., and you should remove all packaging.

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Garment Folder

Garment Folder


• 4   bottoms (2 capris, skirt, leggings)
• 6   top (tank top, 2 t-shirts +?)
• 1   dress
• 1   sarong
• 1   shorts
• 1   light jacket (to cover in temples)
• 1   long pants *
Clean Dirty Cube

Clean Dirty Cube


• 1   bathing suit
• 1   socks
• 2   bra
• 6   undies
• 1   rashguard *
Techy Stuff

Techy Stuff


• airplane headphone adapter (airfly)
• chargers
• earbuds / headphones
• camera *
• camera battery charger *
• extra camera batteries *
• micro usb card *
• outlet adapter(s) *
• phone sim key tool *
• sim card(s) *
• usb flash drive *
Purse

Purse


• chapstick
• coin purse
• copies of hotel / flight reservations
• credit/debit card
• credit/debit card
• destination notes / language
• notepad
• passport
• passport holder
• pen
• phone case
• rfid blockers
• smartphone
• sunglasses
• travel washcloth
Main Pack

Main Pack


• day pack
• hat
• luggage locks
• packable sling
• snacks
• travel towel
• backpack rain cover *
• book *
• flat bowl/cup *
• hammock *
• journal *
• puzzle book *
• rain jacket *
• snorkel & mask *
• travel sheet *
Toiletry Bag

Toiletry Bag


• anti-itch
• body soap
• conditioner
• deoderant
• face wash
• floss picks
• foot scrubber
• hair bands, clips, barrettes
• hairbrush
• insect repellant
• mirror
• nail clippers
• qtips
• razor
• shampoo
• sunscreen
• tampons / liners
• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• tweezers
• body scrubber (loofa) *
Cube 1

Cube 1


• cable lock
• clothes line
• compression socks
• emergency backup packet (copy of passport, credit card #s, airline #s, emergency cash)
• first aid kit (bandaids, tums, safety pins, sewing kit, duct tape, dayquil)
• flashlight
• laundry soap
• misc (hat clip)
• neck pillow
• sink stopper
• utensils
• ziploc baggies
• anti-fog *
• beer coozie *
• tea heater *
Shoe Bag

Shoe Bag


• flip flops
• rugged sandals
* I don't always bring these things
 
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