I get asked all the time for a good packing list for women, so I thought I’d share with you my own personal list. This is my master carry-on packing list whenever I travel for 1-4(ish) weeks. I simply tweak the list based on what I know about where I’m headed.
Documents & Bags
- passport + extra photocopy of the front page of your passport
- additional photo ID (such as a driver’s license) debit and/or credit cards
- wallet
- travel purse
- foldable backpack
- luggage: small carry-on rolling suitcase or travel backpack
Clothing
- lightweight jeans or pants, 1-2 pair
- dresses or skirts, 1-2
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- layering short and long-sleeve tops, 3-4
- cardigans, 1-2 ← These are the best
- thin sweater, 1
- lightweight rain jacket, 1
- socks, 2-3 pair
- pajamas, 1 set
- underwear ← my faves for travel
- scarf or pashmina that can double as a mini blanket
- walking shoes: either tennies or slip-ons
- walking sandals
- ballet flats or booties
Other
- neck pillow
- small umbrella
- water bottle (collapsible is nice)
- jewelry
- journal & pen
- extra ziplock bags, just in case
- laundry bag
- sunglasses
- eye mask ←I use this nightly
- earplugs
Tech
- phone
- laptop or tablet, if you want to work (or watch something in your room)
- camera + accessories, if you want to go beyond what’s on your phone
- e-reader or book
- power cords for all devices
- earbuds
- adapter
- travel power strip, if you think you’ll be charging a ton at once
- portable USB charger
Personal Items
Just bring your usual toiletries; there’s no need to bring anything “extra.” Keep in mind that if you carry on, everything needs to be TSA-approved (that means liquids and gels are 3.4 ounces or smaller, then collectively put in a bag one quart or smaller).
- deodorant ←my current fave
- soap
- lotion
- face stuff
- hair stuff ← I use this as my conditioner, hair pomade, and skin lotion
- makeup
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- floss
- razor
- lip balm
- eyedrops (sometimes the air on flights dries out my eyes) contacts and/or glasses
- feminine products
- essential oils (for travel, I like a digestion blend, a germ-fighting blend, lavender, peppermint, and a citrus like grapefruit or lemon)
- deodorizing wipes (nice on long-haul flights)
- prescription or OTC meds
- melatonin, for easing jet lag
- charcoal capsules, for digestion
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