Packing always seems hardest when it’s just for a short trip. Bringing fewer items means less options, and a higher likelihood of getting it wrong or leaving something behind. To make it a little bit easier, we’ve adapted our Basic Packing Checklist for a quick, 2-3 day trip.
Documents
ID
Credit Cards
Health Insurance Card
Airline/Hotel membership cards (digital versions available for most)
Clothing
3 shirts
1 pair of pants + belt if needed
1 pair of pjs (if you can’t sleep in your first 1 of 3 shirts)
1 Sweater
3 pairs of underwear
1 pair of walking shoes (wear these on the plane!)
3 pairs of socks if needed
1 bra*
Electronics
Computer + charger
Phone + USB charging cable
eReader (kindle/tablet) + charger
Headphones
Toiletries
Comb
Hair ties*
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Floss
Mini mouthwash
Deodorant
Glasses + case
Sunglasses + case
Contacts + case + solution
Razor
Shaving cream
Pain killer (ibuprofen, advil, etc)
Medication
Makeup*
Foundation
Concealer
Powder
Blush
Eye shadow
Mascara
Lipstick
Jewelry*
Earrings
Watch
Necklace
Ring(s)
Bracelet
*gentlemen, you can ignore these
