Sun, Sand & a Backpack: The Perfect Packing List for 2 Months of Warm-Weather Adventures!
Packing can be the most stressful part of any trip, especially a lengthy trip, especially a lengthy trip including multiple flights, shuttles, buses, ferries, hostels, hotels, villas, and even a tent.
Add in being quite tall, not slim (US XL), and standing on size 42.5 (US women’s 10.5) feet and it is a bit extra challenging.
After almost three years of continuous travel, packing has been a lot of trial and error and tweaking what works best for me and each trip.
My goals for this trip were to pack light, while still having options for multiple activities and settings, and to make sure I have enough that I wouldn’t be scrambling for laundry every few days or have to wash my undies in the sink.
My criteria for packing any piece is that it must be comfortable and multiple purpose. No “special” occasion or “maybe” pieces…. we are cutthroat over here.
I wanted to keep my pack under 30lbs (approx 13.5kg) because I knew I would be carrying it, lifting it, and getting it on and off transit myself. I wanted to keep my day pack as light as possible.
Three weeks into my trip, I am happy with all my choices so far and have been managing everything fairly easily.
Could I have brought less? Yes. Could I have brought more? Also yes.
This can easily be adapted for a shorter trip or to go even lighter.
But, this is working quite well for me:
Bottoms
3 shorts
1 black linen (H&M)
2 denim - 1 back, 1 medium wash (Old Navy)
2 pairs “tech” pants (Old Navy)
2 skirts
1 athleisure mini (Adidas)
1 satin midi (GAP)
Tops
3 short sleeve Ts (GAP)
1 white
2 black (1 cropped, 1 regular)
3 tanks
1 sleeveless tank (GAP)
1 linen tank (Marks & Spenser)
1 satin tank (GAP) co-ord with black satin midi skirt
Athletic
3 Athletic tights
2 long
1 capri
3 sports bras (Adidas)
3 athletic tanks (Old Navy)
“Dressy”
1 romper (City Chic)
2 dresses - 1 silk, 1 tunic style
Swim
3 one piece suits (swimsuits for all)
2 “cute” for pool and beach days
1 Athletic for snorkeling, kayaking, cliff jumping, etc
1 bikini (Old Navy)
1 cover up
1 Turkish Towel - this will also be used for hostel privacy “curtain”
Sleep
2 pairs sleep shorts (Old Navy/Gap)
⭐For sleep tops, I will use the tanks/T shirts I have or a bralette depending on accomodations and weather
Under things
3 pairs bike shorts
3 bras
1 underwire
2 bralettes (Old Navy Long Line)
7 pairs socks (Columbia moisture control)
7 underwear (GAP high rise thong)
1 fitted tank top
1 body suit (old Navy)
Shoes
1 Pair Salomon OUTPULSE Mid Gore-Tex Hiking Boot
1 Pair Adidas NMD S1 Sneakers
1 Pair Teva Women's Original Universal Sandals
1 Pair Water Socks
Outerwear
1 Denim Jacket (GAP)
1 Hooded, waist-length rain jacket (Old Navy)
Make up
1 small eyeshadow palette (NYX)
1 eyeshadow crayon - I love these by Julep
1 mascara
1 eyeliner
1 mini bronzer/blush palette (NYX)
Toiletries
Shampoo & Conditioner bars
1 face wash
1 body wash
Exfoliating glove
1 small pack wax strips
1 razer
First Aid
Band-Aids
Moleskin
Benadryl
Aleve
Mucinex
Tummy meds/Electrolytes
Vitamins - multi vitamin + Biotin
Magnesium gummies (these can help combat constipation)
Jewelry
8 pairs earrings
Tech
Laptop
Cords
2 Phones (always carry a back up in the event of loss or theft)
Luggage/bags
1 Cotopaxi Allpa 42L pack
1 Adidas Standard Size Backpack (Adidas X Farm Rio)
1 Adidas Originals Bum bag
1 Adidas neck pouch/festival bag
Bagsmart Compression Packing Cubes
No matter your size and shape, length of your trip or destination, packing light can help make your trip so much more seamless and stress-free. I hope this helps you feel more confident in your packing and inspires you to take the leap in to going light!
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