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Recently, Dan and I flew to the Baltic and visited 9 countries in 17 days with 1 bag each!
I’ve never heard anyone say, “I wish I had traveled heavier.”
Still, people tend to pack for the worst.
Why not pack for the best! And pick up something at your destination if you find you need it.
Dan and I even made a contest of it: whoever packed the lighter bag won!
I now have bragging rights, since mine came in lighter at a mere 10 ½ pounds!
I’ve never heard anyone say, “I wish I had traveled heavier.”
Still, people tend to pack for the worst.
Why not pack for the best! And pick up something at your destination if you find you need it.
Dan and I even made a contest of it: whoever packed the lighter bag won!
I now have bragging rights, since mine came in lighter at a mere 10 ½ pounds!
My winning suitcase/backpack!
So, whether traveling for 5 days or 5 weeks,
this is what I pack:
1 pair good walking shoes
1 pair flip-flops
5 sets underwear and socks
2 pairs zipper pants
Vitamins/medicine
Toiletries kit
5 shirts
1 dark sweater or fleece
Swimsuit
Pajamas
Rain gear
Scarf (lightweight for dressing up any outfit)
Money belt
Day pack
Camera, battery, and battery charger
Cell phone and charger
MP3 player
Water-bottle
Earplugs
Eyeglasses/sunglasses
Sunscreen
Hat (and gloves if necessary)
Shout wipes
Small packets of laundry detergent
Wristwatch (mine has an alarm and dual timezones)
Thank you, Rick Steves and One Bag!
Both websites are extraordinary resources for traveling lightly!
Posts on inspiration in the Baltic coming your way in the near future!
Have a great beginning to your week!
Mary
