Sample Packing List: One Week in Mexico
I, like most frequent travelers, am an advocate for packing light! But while I’ve shared posts like Things I Never Travel Without and How I’m Not Checking Bags for 3 Months in Africa, I’ve never posted a complete packing list! Here is my packing list for my week in Mexico (7 full days, 8 nights) organized by items packed in my backpack and items packed in my carry-on roller bag.
CARRY-ON ROLLER BAG
CLOTHES
Athletic Shorts
2 Bras, 2 Bralettes
1 Dressy Outfit
Jeans
Lounge Pants
Pajamas
1 Skirt
2 Shorts
3 Sundresses
Sweatshirt/Sweater
Swimsuit
7 Tees/Tanks
Underwear + Socks
SHOES
Flip-flops
Sandals
Nikes
*Wear Reeboks on the plane
TOILETRIES
Deodorant
Dry Makeup (Foundation, Highlighter, Eyebrow pencil, etc)
OTHER
Beach Bag
Hair Brush
Hair Straightener
Jewelry (just a few pieces)
Razor
Travel Adapters
CARRY-ON BACKPACK
TECH
Airpods
Beats Headphones
Cannon DSLR + 1 Lens + Charger
Computer + Charger
External Hardrive
iPhone + Charger
iPad
Memory Card Reader
Portable Charger
TOILETRIES
Contact Case + Extra Set of Contacts
Liquid Makeup (Eyeliner, Mascara, Concealer)
Mini Toothpaste
Mini Contact Solution
Mini Moisturizer
Tiger Balm
Toothbrush
OTHER
2 packets Emergen-C
Ibuprofen
Journal + Pen/Pencil
Lip Balm
Mints/Gum
Passport
Purse + Wallet
Sunglasses
I waited to post this list until I was actually packed so I can personally confirm that all of the above can in fact fit in just your carry-on! For tips on packing your carry-ons click here.
