You can pack everything needed for a 10 day vacation into a single 22″x9″x14″ bag that complies with today’s strict airline carry on rules. Of course, you won’t be able to wear a different outfit every day or get really dressed up for dinner, but frequent travelers find the convenience worth it. What to pack…..
Pick one color scheme. Select a neutral color, black,navy,brown or olive, and pack only clothing in this color or that goes well with this color. This makes it easier to mix and match and create new outfits,pants, skirts, etc. Avoid lighter neutrals, such as tan and white, which are more likely to show dirt.
Buy wrinkle resistant clothes. Garments made from high tech fabrics that resist wrinkles can be worn several times during a trip without looking messy. A wrinkle resistant T-shirt is particularly useful for men and women, it looks great with jeans or under a sport coat.
You may want to bring a microfiber T-shirt and a pair of shorts as workout clothes. Microfiber is breathable and fast-drying. You can wash it and wear it again the next day. A large microfiber T-shirt works as a nightshirt and a bathing suit topper. You also may want to bring microfiber socks and underwear(enough for each day of the trip)
Wear a pair of sneakers or walking shoes, and pack one pair of dressier, but still comfortable shoes in your carry-on bag.
If you must bring a coat, make it a compact, wrinkle-resistant, all weather raincoat. With a sweater underneath, it is good even in 20 degree weather if you are not outside too long.
If you need a suit or sport coat, check for wrinkle resistance. Roll or knot the suit sleeve. If it still looks good when it is straightened out, it should work well during your trip.
Other Items…..
Buy travel size bottles for toiletries, if you are not staying in a hotel that supplies them.
Small bottles comply with new U.S. travel rules, which ban bottles that hold more than three ounces of fluid from carry on luggage.
Bring paperbacks or magazines reading material that you can throw away when you are done.
Wear a watch with an alarm if you don’t want to rely on a hotel alarm clock. Or use a cell phone alarm.
I will be following my own advice in the future(I have been known to over pack even for a 3 day trip).
Until next time. See you soon. Happy Traveling!!!
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