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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have unmedicated ADHD and anxiety... and am a minimalist packer! Packed a 6 week trip to Iceland and France into a carry-on hiking backpack once, since I knew I had laundry facilities at destination. The hardest thing to pack was hiking shoes - I wore them on the flight.

The difference is that you've never felt pressure to pack less. I hate lugging suitcases and bags, so I make the effort to fit everything into a carry-on.

Your packing will depend on whether you want to launder stuff at destination. Don't bring extras of anything. [/quote]g

Could you post your packing list? I would love to copy it! Not the OP but also planning a trip including hiking.[/quote]

Sure. This was for a summer in Paris with Embassy meeting, dinner with boss, and hiking in cooler conditions in Iceland and the Alps. Everything was rolled up for minimal wrinkling.

1. Embassy outfit, including fancy flats. Heels took up too much space. Re-wore for dinner with boss. Got a haircut in Paris, which turned out so much nicer than the ones I get here - and it was cheaper!
2. Hiking: Lightweight fleece and waterproof shell bought for the occasion. 1 pair lightweight hiking pants, 1 pair capri pants, 3 long-sleeved tops. I wore the boots, hiking pants, one top and fleece on the plane.
3. Daily wear for Paris: loafers, linen pants, skirt, 3 short sleeved tops. 
4. A couple of bras and a handful of panties. Couple of hiking socks, handful of thin shoe liners for my loafers. One pair pyjamas.
5. Lightweight sun hat. 
6. Minimal toiletries, because we bought some there. 
7. Laundry detergent in a mini travel bottle, because I'm allergic to a lot of detergent so prefer to use my own.
8. Phone, charger, passport, medication, mini first aid kit, etc.

We went as a family, and everyone had the same set-up in their backpacks. Did laundry every 3 days. If you want to pack a carry-on with that kind of stuff, the first obstacle is weight, not volume. Everything needs to be lightweight and you can't bring large bottles of stuff. Shoes are a problem. [/quote]

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