Sun & Summit Destinations
Travel Light: Pack Like a Minimalist
Fit a week into a carry-on, especially when your suite has a washer.
- The goal
- One carry-on and one personal item per person
- The secret
- Plan one load of laundry midweek
- Liquids
- Carry-on liquids must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less, all in one quart-size bag
- Good for
- Anyone tired of checked-bag fees and baggage claim
Pack for half the trip
Many resort suites have a washer and dryer, or on-site laundry. Pack for 3–4 days, wash once, and you have a week covered.
A simple capsule
- Pick two base colors so every top goes with every bottom
- 4 tops, 2 bottoms, 1 swimsuit, 1 light layer, 1 nicer outfit
- 2 pairs of shoes at most, and wear the bulkiest pair on the plane
- Packing cubes keep things compressed and easy to find
Skip these
- Full-size toiletries: buy sunscreen and shampoo after you land
- Beach towels: most resorts lend them
- "Just in case" outfits you didn't wear last trip
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