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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wear bottoms (jeans, dark shorts) multiple days. In the summer, bring only one sweater or light jacket. Bring 2 pairs of shoes max - wear one, pack one. Thin cotton shirts or synthetics dry quickly -- just wash out the underarms if you're in a rush. No heated hair tools and no big hair brushes (combs only, as needed). Wear one pair (max two) of earrings.

yep it’s the earrings that are really weighing your bag down! Wtf

NP but yeah maybe the earrings don't make a difference in packing "light" but it does eliminate the mental load of packing. I use to sit there matching earrings to each outfit. Now I throw on some plain studs, maybe a dangly pair of there's reason for it, and that's it. I don't think about the neckline of every outfit and what needs a different necklace or earrings. I never look at old travel pics and think "wow those earrings look great with that mountain"

Anonymous wrote:What kind of trip? How long? Laundry access?

I once spent an entire week with no luggage in the middle of nowhere (thanks, Newark airport). I was able to find socks, underwear, and a sweatshirt, but otherwise only had what I flew in (jeans), and hiking pants and PJs that I stuffed in my carry on so I would have one set of clothes ready to go. I survived. And mostly sort of enjoyed not having choices or clothes to manage.

I learned that you can truly get by on 2 outfits. Wear them each twice, getting you 4 days, and then do some sink laundry, getting you through the rest of the week. I mean, I don't choose to go for a week with only 2 outfits, but I use that mentality when I pack now - rewearing and sink laundry, and not caring about repeats in pictures. If you need nicer evening clothes, you are only wearing them for a few hours in a cooler part of the day, so you can very easily re wear those - I bring lighter dresses that are easy to pack, and quick to dry if I do need to wash.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wear bottoms (jeans, dark shorts) multiple days. In the summer, bring only one sweater or light jacket. Bring 2 pairs of shoes max - wear one, pack one. Thin cotton shirts or synthetics dry quickly -- just wash out the underarms if you're in a rush. No heated hair tools and no big hair brushes (combs only, as needed). Wear one pair (max two) of earrings.

yep it’s the earrings that are really weighing your bag down! Wtf

Anonymous wrote:Wear bottoms (jeans, dark shorts) multiple days. In the summer, bring only one sweater or light jacket. Bring 2 pairs of shoes max - wear one, pack one. Thin cotton shirts or synthetics dry quickly -- just wash out the underarms if you're in a rush. No heated hair tools and no big hair brushes (combs only, as needed). Wear one pair (max two) of earrings.

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Anonymous wrote:Merino wool and quick dry fabrics. I like Mons Royale Air-Con, Indyeva.

If it’s warm:
2 tops
2 pants
1 travel dress that’s nice enough for dinner, a concert, wear on the plane
1 dress that can be used for exercise, cover up for the beach, but mainly as a short nightgown.
3 underwear, 2 bras
3 socks
Swim top and swim shorts that can be used for water sports eg SUP but also running, exercise
1 shoe that is good for walking or running
2nd shoe or sandal that’s a little nicer but still ok for walking all day
Light rain coat
Umbrella

If it’s cooler:
Add merino wool baselayer tights
Merino wool long sleeve top and or jacket
Gloves, hat if really cold

Is this for a weekend? Or do you imagine yourself washing your panties is the sink of your hostel? Also—what is an “exercise dress” and are you then sleeping in it after working out? Did you forget to list the heavy perfume you’d need to cover the stench?

Of course you wash out your underwear and bra in the sink every night. I can't understand people who take more than three of each, including what they wear on the plane.

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand what is hard about this? Also don’t understand the obsession with going super minimalist.

We’ll get the car and get to the hotel while you stay here and wait for your luggage! Good luck! Here’s the hotel address again for when you need to Uber…

Seriously, I do not wait for travel companions with luggage issues if you overpack. I’m on to the itinerary and you can catch up whenever.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Merino wool and quick dry fabrics. I like Mons Royale Air-Con, Indyeva.

If it’s warm:
2 tops
2 pants
1 travel dress that’s nice enough for dinner, a concert, wear on the plane
1 dress that can be used for exercise, cover up for the beach, but mainly as a short nightgown.
3 underwear, 2 bras
3 socks
Swim top and swim shorts that can be used for water sports eg SUP but also running, exercise
1 shoe that is good for walking or running
2nd shoe or sandal that’s a little nicer but still ok for walking all day
Light rain coat
Umbrella

If it’s cooler:
Add merino wool baselayer tights
Merino wool long sleeve top and or jacket
Gloves, hat if really cold

Is this for a weekend? Or do you imagine yourself washing your panties is the sink of your hostel? Also—what is an “exercise dress” and are you then sleeping in it after working out? Did you forget to list the heavy perfume you’d need to cover the stench?

Sweaty Betty dress, link below. But if I expect to be swimming or exercising regularly, then I’ll bring two dresses. One for sleeping in only. Otherwise, the one dress is just in case I hit a beach or SUP, to have the flexibility. Usually on a trip, I do so much walking to explore that I’m not working out in addition.

https://www.sweatybetty.com/us/sale/sale-bottoms/sale-dresses-jumpsuits/explorer-club-mini-dress--SB8900_AmbientPink.html?pid=SB8900_AmbientPink&dwvar_SB8900_AmbientPink_color=black&vgid=SB8900_AmbientPink&cgid=sale-dresses-jumpsuits&newpid=SB8900_Black&oldpid=SB8900_AmbientPink

Anonymous wrote:I'm planning to wear my heavier pair of shoes on the plane and pack one other pair. I'm wondering if this will be a PITA taking on/off at airport security because the heavier shoes lace up?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand what is hard about this? Also don’t understand the obsession with going super minimalist.

We’ll get the car and get to the hotel while you stay here and wait for your luggage! Good luck! Here’s the hotel address again for when you need to Uber…

Seriously, I do not wait for travel companions with luggage issues if you overpack. I’m on to the itinerary and you can catch up whenever.

Last time I was in Europe, we landed at CDG—the baggage claim is by the exit and by the time we got there our luggage was out. Added exactly 0 minutes.

That’s amazing that you are a psychic who can predict the future! I’m glad this went well for you. I’m glad it didn’t end up like this:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/18/mishandled-baggage-rate-almost-doubled-globally-in-2022-as-airlines-scrambled-after-covid#:~:text=Mishandling%20rates%20were%20considerably%20worse,in%20the%20Asia%2DPacific%20region.

Ohs nos—if my checked bag gets lost, I’ll just use the things in my carry on and spend the week looking dirty and rumpled like you.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand what is hard about this? Also don’t understand the obsession with going super minimalist.

We’ll get the car and get to the hotel while you stay here and wait for your luggage! Good luck! Here’s the hotel address again for when you need to Uber…

Seriously, I do not wait for travel companions with luggage issues if you overpack. I’m on to the itinerary and you can catch up whenever.

Last time I was in Europe, we landed at CDG—the baggage claim is by the exit and by the time we got there our luggage was out. Added exactly 0 minutes.

That’s amazing that you are a psychic who can predict the future! I’m glad this went well for you. I’m glad it didn’t end up like this:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/18/mishandled-baggage-rate-almost-doubled-globally-in-2022-as-airlines-scrambled-after-covid#:~:text=Mishandling%20rates%20were%20considerably%20worse,in%20the%20Asia%2DPacific%20region.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Merino wool and quick dry fabrics. I like Mons Royale Air-Con, Indyeva.

If it’s warm:
2 tops
2 pants
1 travel dress that’s nice enough for dinner, a concert, wear on the plane
1 dress that can be used for exercise, cover up for the beach, but mainly as a short nightgown.
3 underwear, 2 bras
3 socks
Swim top and swim shorts that can be used for water sports eg SUP but also running, exercise
1 shoe that is good for walking or running
2nd shoe or sandal that’s a little nicer but still ok for walking all day
Light rain coat
Umbrella

If it’s cooler:
Add merino wool baselayer tights
Merino wool long sleeve top and or jacket
Gloves, hat if really cold

Is this for a weekend? Or do you imagine yourself washing your panties is the sink of your hostel? Also—what is an “exercise dress” and are you then sleeping in it after working out? Did you forget to list the heavy perfume you’d need to cover the stench?

Of course you wash out your underwear and bra in the sink every night. I can't understand people who take more than three of each, including what they wear on the plane.

Um, no. I am not 18 and this is not a hostel.

I do this on business travel all the time.

Anonymous wrote:I’m a total travel minimalist but the one dress for exercise, beach, and nightgown has me really confused. 🤔

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Merino wool and quick dry fabrics. I like Mons Royale Air-Con, Indyeva.

If it’s warm:
2 tops
2 pants
1 travel dress that’s nice enough for dinner, a concert, wear on the plane
1 dress that can be used for exercise, cover up for the beach, but mainly as a short nightgown.
3 underwear, 2 bras
3 socks
Swim top and swim shorts that can be used for water sports eg SUP but also running, exercise
1 shoe that is good for walking or running
2nd shoe or sandal that’s a little nicer but still ok for walking all day
Light rain coat
Umbrella

If it’s cooler:
Add merino wool baselayer tights
Merino wool long sleeve top and or jacket
Gloves, hat if really cold

Is this for a weekend? Or do you imagine yourself washing your panties is the sink of your hostel? Also—what is an “exercise dress” and are you then sleeping in it after working out? Did you forget to list the heavy perfume you’d need to cover the stench?

Of course you wash out your underwear and bra in the sink every night. I can't understand people who take more than three of each, including what they wear on the plane.

Um, no. I am not 18 and this is not a hostel.