Take “half the clothes and double the money”While doubling your budget may not be possible, reducing your luggage is achievable. Carrying a lighter load makes navigating through crowded airports and public transport easier and reduces the chances of losing items. Even on longer trips, packing quick-drying clothes and decanting liquids can help you manage with less stuff. So, pack light and bring only the essentials, even if you plan to check your bag. My General Packing “Rules”: My 10 essential guidelines for choosing what to pack are:
What NOT to pack: To minimise risks and avoid drawing unnecessary attention while travelling, I choose not to bring jewellery. My engagement ring stays safely at home, and I opt for simple silver stud earrings. Do without unnecessary gadgets and electronics. Leave behind items like a hairdryer or hair straighteners. If you do bring electronic devices, ensure they are voltage-rated for your destination and you have the necessary socket adapters. Anything prohibited in your destination e.g. Drones in Barbados or e-cigarettes in Mexico Too much stuff (I can’t say it enough, pack light!) ClothingHere is my personal packing list (you can find a more generic list on my website). I start with this as a guide and then adjust according to destination and activities.
I like the following brands for merino wool travel clothing: Icebreaker and Unbound Merino. I also like ExOfficio for quick drying underwear. Whilst ExOfficio only has a US website, their products are available from various Canadian / International retailers. Gear
In the upcoming blogs in this series, I will focus on toiletries, first aid kit essentials, any additional items to pack for your next trip, how to pack everything and what should go in your carry on bag. Share
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Angela ClarkAdventurer. CategoriesArchives
September 2024
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