How to be a manimaliste Packing Queen

16L Packing list + Awesome tips

Her Packing List :

Clothing

Clothing that packs up small helps with minimalist packing.

1 tank top: I pack something made of sweat wicking material.
1 sleeping shirt: a small tank top will do.
1 sleeveless top: a chance to pack something a little fancy.
1 t-shirt: I told you we were going extra light.
1 long sleeve: Merino wool or thermal. Merino wool doesn’t get stinky.
1 blouse: a chambray blouse is the Swiss army knife of clothing.
1 sweater: highly suggest Merino wool.
1 dress/romper/skirt: consider something knee length for places of worship.
1 pair of pants: they can take up the most amount of room for a single item, choose wisely.
1 pair of shorts: I love my Patagonia baggies, quick drying, with an old school cool vibe.
2 bras: I pack a sports bra and underwire, but you do you, girl.
5 pairs underwear: I suggest 2 thongs, 2 panties, and 1 boy short. Continue to do you.
2-4 pairs socks: depending on your choice of shoe.
1 bathing suit: consider a bikini top that can double as a bra.
1 scarf: I pack a square scarf about half the size of a pashmina.

Shoes and Outerwear .

1 pair of shoes: I would suggest sneakers over boots, but ultimately it depends on what climate you’ll be spending more time in. Nikes, Converse, Blundstones, and Birkenstocks have all been excellent travel buddies.
1 pair of open-toed shoes: The one, the only, Crocs Sexi Flips. I wear these in hostel bathrooms, nice nights out for dinner, and I literally climbed a small mountain in them.
1 packable down jacket: UNIQLO makes great down layers that won’t break the budget.
1 packable windbreaker: whether it be a North Face windbreaker, or your favourite light jacket. As long as it packs up small and you love to wear it.

Toiletries

Pack in a small packing cube:

Face cleanser: Dry skin? Try an oil-based cleanser and you won’t need moisturizer.
Sunscreen: Because of my acne prone skin I pack one for face and one for body.
Lip chap: Bonus points for SPF versions.
Tea tree oil: Acne spots, deodorizer, disinfectant, insect bites, you name it.
Soap: Dr. Bronners is a cult classic for a good reason.
Mini loofah: Let me make the case for a loofah. Although it seems like a superfluous item, it packs down small and elongates the life of your soap ten-fold
.Pack towel: Essential for minimalist packing
2 in 1 shampoo/conditioner: Lush solid shampoos are great. I pop mine in a ziplock.
Deodorant: I personally use Dr. Mist which is a great natural option that actually works.
Mini hairbrush
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Bandaids
Diva cup: become a convert.

Optional & Speciality items:

Any medication: I always carry pain killers, gravol, pepto bismol, and ginger chews.
Glasses, contacts, contact solution
Mini mirror
Razor

Makeup:

Pare down to your three most used items. For me it’s:

Essential Gear

Packed away in a small but accessible pouch:

Carabiner
Pad lock: for hostelsSpork
Knife: I have a plastic one that can go through security.
Collapsible cup: I love these, they have come in so handy!
Hand sanitizer/wet wipes: for them questionable public bathrooms
.Cords and Adapters: and electronic paraphernalia
Altoids tin: great for packing minutiae like band aids and sim cards.
Headlamp: for navigating your hostel without waking everyone up and receiving stink eye.
Duct Tape: I wrap some around a pencil for emergency quick fixes. Also great for blisters.
Collapsable tote or backpack
Sunglasses
My buff!

 My Purse

Wallet
Water bottle
Journal (and Pen): my travelers notebook allows me to store my important documents.
Reading material: I prefer physical books, but e-readers are better for traveling.
Small pouch: where I carry extra medication, lip chap, headphones, you know…day to day stuff.

For Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

All this fits in my pillow’s travel pouch:

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