Packing lists
Overpacking is a fear problem, not a space problem
Why most bags are too heavy, what each extra item is really for, and a simple test for deciding what stays out of the suitcase before you travel.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
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Packing lists
Packing cubes vs rolling clothes: which fits more
Packing cubes vs rolling clothes: cubes keep a bag organised, rolling saves a little room, and neither shrinks clothes as much as people hope.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
Packing lists
Packing list for hot destinations: what to bring
A short packing list for hot destinations: loose clothes, sun and water basics, and what to leave at home so your bag stays light in the heat.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
Packing lists
Cold weather trip packing list: how to pack warm and light
A cold weather trip packing list built on layers, with what to wear on the plane, what to leave at home and how to keep a winter bag from exploding.
Zeina Saidi4 min read
Packing lists
Beach holiday packing list: what to bring and what to skip
A beach holiday packing list with a swimwear formula, sun and sand basics and a short list of things you will not use, so your bag stays light.
Zeina Saidi4 min read
Packing lists
Weekend trip packing list: what to bring for 2 to 3 days
A weekend trip packing list for two or three days: a simple formula, a wear-on-the-plane list and what to leave at home, so it all fits in one small bag.
Zeina Saidi5 min read
Packing lists
Pack the night before or a week before? A case for the middle
A short column on when to pack: the night before feels easy but forgets things, a week before feels safe but gets undone. Try the two-pass method.
Zeina Saidi4 min read
Packing lists
Toiletry bag packing list for travel: the short version
A toiletry bag packing list for travel that fits one small pouch: the must-haves, what to buy there, and how to stay within carry-on liquid rules.
Zeina Saidi2 min read
Packing lists
How many pairs of shoes to pack for a trip
How many pairs of shoes to pack for a trip? Two for most trips, three at most. Here is the rule, the exceptions and how to carry shoes in a bag.
Baptiste Moreau2 min read