Packing Lists
Real packing lists from actual trips β organized by destination, trip length, and travel style. No aspirational nonsense, just what actually fits and what actually works.
𧳠How I Start Packing Weeks Ahead
My low-stress packing timeline β starting weeks out, spreading the cost, and skipping the midnight-before-a-flight scramble without living out of a suitcase. Read the packing timeline β
π Carry-On Only Lists
Everything on this site is built around the premise that carry-on only is achievable for most trips β you just need the right system. These lists are what I actually pack, not what a minimalist travel blogger thinks you should pack.
πΊοΈ 12 Days in Europe
Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, and Switzerland β carry-on only. The bag upgrade to the Bagsmart Blast Pro, and exactly what I brought (plus what didn’t earn its space).
What I’m Packing for 12 Days in Europe: Carry-On Only β
See the trip it was packed for: the full day-by-day itinerary β
π² Pacific Northwest
What to pack for Oregon travel β waterproof layers, good shoes for mixed terrain, and gear for weather that changes in an afternoon. Based on an actual trip with real photos.
Oregon for Non-Hikers: What I Wore + What Actually Worked β
π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ Scotland
Scotland requires serious preparation for weather that changes fast. Waterproof gear, long-haul flight essentials, and travel medicine for international trips.
π What Actually Earns Space in My Bag
Not every item that seems like a good idea actually survives the cut. These posts cover the things I reach for on every single trip β and the ones I thought I needed but left at home.
Packing Cubes
The single most important change I made to how I travel. The right compression cubes make carry-on only genuinely achievable for most trip lengths.
What I’ve Stopped Packing
The items that used to take up space in my bag and now don’t. Cutting these five things made every trip noticeably easier.
5 Things I’ve Stopped Packing β And Honestly Don’t Miss β
Flight Kit
What I bring in my personal item for long-haul flights β sleep gear, motion sickness support, medication organizers, and the tech that keeps me sane from takeoff to landing.
New to Carry-On Only Travel?
Start with the packing cubes post β it’s the single biggest change you can make to how efficiently you pack.