Packing Light For Travel
The first time I had to pack my bag was as a seven-year-old going away on a Brownie camp for the weekend. We were given a kit list, and it was one of my great joys to tick everything off as I gathered it and packed it into my bag.
Then came school camps and I loved to be packed and organised at least two weeks before I the trip. It is still the case today.
I leave essentials permanently packed in my suitcase for my next trip and start gathering my belongings at least a month before I go away giving me enough time to pack and repack at least three times. I love to be prepared and leaving things to the last minute brings on overwhelm and anxiety.
While working full time, I would be on an aeroplane as soon as the school bell rang and would touch down the day before school went back, making the most of every day I had off. It was hectic. So I had no choice but to be organised.
Each time I travel what I take slightly differs; however, the bulk of it is the same. You can find my ‘kit list’ below.
Clothing
Waterproof jacket, windproof jacket (depends on weather)
Four shirts
One long sleeve top
One going out top
Two pairs of shorts
One pair of jeans
One long skirt
One pair of gym tights
Two pairs of long cotton pants
One jumper
Underwear
Sleepwear
Two pairs of socks
Hat
One swimming costume (if access to the pool/beach)
One scarf
Shoes
Running shoes
Good going out shoes
Comfortable daily walking shoes
Toiletries
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Floss & tongue scraper
Soap/Body wash
Deodorant
Razor, tweezers, nail scissors
Few pairs of earrings (if you wear them)
Comb or brush. Hair ties.
Moisturiser
First Aid Kit
Diarrhea stop – charcoal tablets, electrolytes
Panadol
Mosquito/insect repellent
Band-Aids – waterproof and charcoal
Motion sickness tablets (for those who experience travel sickness)
Sunscreen/after sun gel
First Aid Cream
Cough lollies
Probiotic, multivitamin, Vitamin C
Other
Electrical adapter
Phone and phone charger
Camera, charger, memory card (bonus points if you don’t take a camera and use your phone instead)
Plastic bag for wet or dirty clothes
Sunglasses
Toilet paper
Padlock for suitcase
Optional
Alarm clock
Laundry liquid for washing clothes
Pads/tampons – can usually buy there
Clothesline or clothes hanger
Sleep sheet if staying on an overnight train
Snacks – if you have room and a need
Headlamp if camping
Belt – adds weight and time if wearing it while going through security at the airport
Umbrella – for rain and sun
Plastic fork, knife, spoon
Is there anything that you would pack in addition to my kit list? Or maybe disregard? You are welcome to join the conversation and leave a comment below.
