Laptop - I was hoping to make this trip without a laptop, but it turns out that having one makes travel planning and using Wordpress much easier. I connect it to the public library via the Libby app and have an endless supply of books for free. Kindle - I read so much when I am traveling and the Kindle has been a game-changer. List of medications/prescriptions from doctorīaby wipes - most important for hot and dirty places That being said, it’s worth it because all of the smaller ones I’ve had have been garbage.Īmerican cold meds - other countries often don’t have good decongestants over the counter It’s not as small as you might hope, and it’s not super lightweight. So basically you get a lifetime umbrella (assuming you don’t lose it) for under $25. The best part? When it eventually broke after a couple of years (one of the hinges gave out), the manufacturer replaced it FOR FREE. I bought one of these for SF where it can be extremely windy and it’s the first compact umbrella I’ve ever had that doesn’t flip inside out in the rain. Umbrella - Repel windproof travel umbrella. Jacket - my steady travel jacket from Patagonia I opted for Athleta’s Attitude Pant and am now wishing I’d brought these in more colors since the weather is ending up warmer than I’d expected. I’ll keep looking though.ġ sun-protection button down shirt - Columbia Women's Silver Ridge Lite Long Sleeve Shirt, Fossilġ workout set, doubles as long-haul flight attire. I wanted to bring a skirt or dress, but I couldn’t find one that fit the pants brief (above), so I skipped it for now. I’ve got two pairs of real shoes and:Ģ jeans - always with some lycra blended inġ “nicer” pants - the brief was: machine washable, not likely to wrinkle, pockets. Note: the #1 key to packing light is limiting the number of shoes you bring. Generally, I took clothes I wouldn’t be sad to see destroyed by constant wear or the variety of laundry machines they will encounter along the way.ġ pair other shoes - Sorel - Women's Joan of Arctic Wedge II Chelsea Boots. I chose things that mix and match well to make sure everything goes with multiple other things. For this trip, I am using the Bigger Carry On, the Everywhere Bag and the Daypack. Carry ons for necessities.Īll of my bags are from Away. Always carry-on the things that I fear losing (electronics, prescriptions, contact lenses, etc). I must always be able to manage all of my bags by myself, up and down stairs, on and off of buses and trains, and walking a few blocks.Ĭheck clothes and oversize liquids into the hold. That means I was going to be over the carry on limit for liquids no matter what, so I shifted strategy: check a (carry-on size) bag and carry on smaller handheld bag and a daypack. I’m pretty sure I could do it if I had to, but the truth is that I’m particular about my skin care products and didn’t want to chance having to find something comparable in, say, Egypt or Laos. I’ll pack strategically for three week-long trips through multiple climates in just a carry on. When I told people I was going to travel around the world for several months, almost everyone wanted to know the same thing: how do you pack for that?Īs a consummate carry-on-only traveler, I hate checking bags.
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