Travel Tips: Packing Guide for a 7 Day Trip | FTLO (2024)

If it’s cold: You don’t necessarily need to pack much “more”, but your luggage could get bulky very quickly, so selecting a few key basics (versatile jacket, great pair of jeans, day-to-night shoes, a few long sleeves, all neutral colors) could make a big difference in minimizing your luggage, while still maintaining a chic wardrobe.

If it’s hot: If you’re going somewhere where you’ll be sweating profusely, you might need a variety of basics to stay fresh. Packing mix-and-match items, like light tank-tops, blouses, shorts, t’s, or dresses, will not take up too much space and will ensure that you stay clean and trendy every day.

Activities: If you know what activities you’ll be doing, this will help youplan your clothing + gear. If you’re hiking a lot, then prioritize those socks, tanks, and hats, and consider sunblocks + bug repellents. If you’re swimming a lot, then focus on the swimmies + trunks, and beachwear, etc.

Clothing basics:Focus on nailing down the things you will definitely need at your destination. Rain jacket and rain boots? Bathing suit? Formal wear? Hiking clothes?For everything else, focus on versatility. A dark pair of jeans, for example, will take you from a day full of adventure, to an evening out on the town.Also, stick to neutral colors to facilitate mixing and matching. Finally,just remember,you can always reuse, mix-and-match, layer, wash, or even purchase clothes.

Toiletries:In most cases, 3 ounces of your basics (toothpaste, shampoo, face lotion, body wash, etc.) will probably be enough. After all, it’s only 7 days and it’s likely you can purchase those items locally if you need. Do, however, consider if there are certain items you might need for your destination that you don't normally use, like bug repellent, sunscreen, ear plugs or face wipes.

ID (driver’s license for local trips, passport for international)

Airline tickets / e-ticket flight confirmation

COVID-19 vaccine certificate or digital equivalent

Itinerary / accommodation / transportation confirmations

Medical insurance coverage (copies)

Prescriptions or medications

Phone or laptop

First aid kit (mini ones available at your local pharmacy)

A pen (will always come in handy!)

Electronics (phone, computer, camera)

Chargers + adapters

Portable charger

Reusable water bottle (empty before TSA!)

Reusable tote

Snacks (dried fruit, granola, popcorn, crackers)

Sunglasses + prescription glasses

Earphones

Ear plugs + neck pillow

Notebook + pen

Toiletries (under 3oz: toothbrush + paste, deodorant, hairbrush, face wipes, tissues,birth control + condoms, makeup, razors, nail clippers, shampoos and soaps, lotions, perfumes or colognes, chapstick, hair ties)

Change of clothes (so you can feel refreshed after a long flight)

Too many books and magazines

Big bottles of toiletries (you won't get past TSA)

That weird shirt you’ve never worn(if you've never worn it, you're not going to wear it now)

Lots of the same thing(you don't need 50 underwear; rule of thumb: oneset per day)

Other things you never use(leave that board game behind!)

Clothing that doesn’t match the weather (if there's snow, you won't need shorts)

4 tank topsor t-shirts

1-2 long sleeve shirts

3 summer dresses

2 pairs of shorts

1 maxi skirt

1 pair flowy pants or boyfriend jeans

1 linen onesie

2 evening outfits

1 sweater or shawl

1 summer scarf

1 leather jacket (that you may or may not want to purchase in Florence :)

1 pair of day-to-night sandals (2-inch wedge or chunky heel)

1 pair cute sneakers

1 bathing suit (you never know)

3 bras, 10 pairs of underwear, 3pairs of socks (more if you want to work out

Passport / ID

Phone + charger + adapter + *headphones*

Airline tickets / e-ticket confirmation

COVID-19 vaccine certificate or digital equivalent

Itinerary / accommodation / transportation confirmations

Medical prescriptions

Camera + charger

Portable charger

Reusable water bottle

Sunglasses + contact lenses/solution if you need it (always carry this on!)

Ear plugs + neck pillow

Key toiletries (under 3oz)

Jacket + cozy socks for the flight

Change of clothes

Snackssss

Pen!