Nowadays when most airlines charge you extra to check a luggage. I have learnt to pack a carry on luggage in a minimalist style. Here's what I would pack for a long weekend trip (4-5 days). I will mark all the liquids with an "*".
- Toiletry Essentials -
Face & body soap ♥ 2 in 1 knocks two liquids off your 1 quart maximum. For my upcoming trips to San Francisco & Italy I will be using a bamboo charcoal face + body bar by EVERBAMBOO. Made in Canada. Available on Well.ca for $8.
Toothpaste* & tooth brush
Solid shampoo
Coconut oil*- just fill an old lip balm container with coconut oil. This is a multipurpose item. Moisturizer. Chapstick. Hair conditioner. Hand cream. All in one.
Sunscreen*
Makeup* - go for lipstick instead of gloss, skip the mascara, mineral powder foundation rather than liquid foundation
Hand sanitizer*
- Accessories -
Sunglasses
Eyeglasses & Case - contacts, case & solution*
1 necklace, bracelet & earrings
1 skinny belt
1 crossbody bag that is convertible to a clutch is useful
- Shoes -
1 pair of sandals
1 pair of wedges
- Clothes -
1 Sarong & 1 Bathing Suit - I go for a 1 piece as it can be doubled up as a tank top with a skirt or shorts over top. Also the sarong can be used as a scarf also.
1 Black Maxi Dress - can be dressed up or down, pick a thin cotton blend, this you can wash and hang dry.
1 pair of Shorts
2 pairs of Chinos or Capris
2 Tank Tops
2 T-shirts
1 Cardigan - solid neutral colour for mixing and matching, or if all the rest of your clothes are solid colours, then you can choose a neutral print.
Undergarments 4 bras & 5 undies - bring at least 1 convertible bra
