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However, that doesn’t mean you have to blow your souvenir fund on travel-size items. Liquids and Toiletries: TSA’s 3.4 oz liquid limit is internationally mandated, so if you’re using a carry-on as your only luggage, you’ll have to leave the full-size toiletries at home. If you’re using your carry-on as your only piece of luggage, the above checked-luggage packing tips and essentials still apply, you just have to be even more conscious of space as you’ll have to fit all your clothing and all your in-flight essentials (yep, and TSA-restricted liquids). Plus, there’s no way the airline can lose your luggage if it’s safely tucked into an overhead compartment, right? We’ve done it and it’s the way to go if you’re jetting around to a number of different cities (Euro trip, anyone?). It’s not unheard of to pack for an international trip in a single carry-on and personal item.

Hat (especially if you’re headed somewhere tropical).

Jewelry (but don’t bring your entire collection-just the pieces you’ll wear every day).

PJs (this is a good place to skimp by wearing the same ones for two or three nights).

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Undergarments (you don’t need three per day, but pack one for every day plus a few extra).

Multifunctional dresses (Ask yourself this: Can you wear it as a beach cover-up and out to dinner?).

Base layers like T-shirts and camisoles.

Here are the basics we make sure to bring, every time:

If one pair of heels is taking up a lot of real estate, but we’re only going to wear them with one outfit, it might be smart to leave them at home and sub in some other, more versatile footwear choice. We also like to plan out our outfits ahead of time to make sure we’re bringing multi-functional pieces. We like to pack socks, belts, jewelry bags and even toiletries that you don’t need in-flight into the cavity of each shoe and handbag, kind of like an innovative, DIY packing cube. If you are packing multiple pairs of shoes or multiple handbags, just make sure you’re using them smartly by utilizing the space inside for storage, too. But just know that they will add lots of weight and take up space that could be better used for something else.

Now, we’re not going to tell you that you can’t bring those seven pairs of shoes we previously mentioned.

#PACKING CHECKLIST FOR VACATION HOW TO#

How to Save Space: Once you’ve found the clothing packing technique that works best for you, it’s time to think about shoes and accessories. Some PureWow editors are also obsessed with packing cubes, i.e., the best way to compartmentalize your items if you want to know exactly where everything is without rifling through your whole suitcase. But sturdier pieces, like jeans, might actually take up more room when rolled, as opposed to folded flat and stacked. Rolling clothing is said to cut down on creases and wrinkles, which is especially helpful for satin and silk items. The verdict? Do whatever fits the most in your suitcase (without incurring overweight fees, of course). Packing Methods: Some of us are avid rollers, while others subscribe to the “fold it or bust” packing technique. How on earth are you supposed to pack the seven pairs of shoes you absolutely can’t live without? It’s all about paring down and learning to play Jenga with your items. Sure, most of the places you travel will have the items you might forget, but you definitely don’t want to risk it or spend any of that hard-earned travel money on boring necessities-that cash is better used on an extra bottle of Chianti at that fancy Michelin-Starred restaurant you booked months in advance.Įven if you’re checking a bag, the space is a bit tight. If you’re traveling for longer than a week without access to a washing machine (or just don’t want to deal-that’s why you’re on vacation, right?), you’re going to want to pack every single thing you need in an tiny 26” x 18” box.

Packing checklist for vacation