So. It’s been a little while, since my first packing list in 2016 for carry-on only. Times have changed. So here goes. With 7 – 10kg max carry on limit, here’s what I’m packing:
- 1 x samsonite suitcase (weighing 1.7kg)
- 1 x padded foldable jacket (lightweight)
- 1 x long pants (comfortable to fly in)
- 1 x shorts
- 1 x skirt
- 2 x casual dresses
- 1 x long sleeve lightweight knit
- 5 x short sleeve tops
- 6 x undies
- 4 x bras
- 3 x anklet socks
- 1 x bikini
- 1 x sandals
- 1 x walking shoes
- toiletries (all under 100ml) – crystal deodorant, magnesium cream, aromatherapy roller, tinted day moisturiser, muscle balm, hand/ body moisturiser, roll on sunscreen, roll on moov insect repellent, lip balm, translucent powder and mini kabuki brush, mini mascara, 3 lipsticks, paw paw ointment, toothpaste, bamboo toothbrush, shampoo/ conditioner bar.
- supplements – magnesium, immune defence, herbal stress relief.
- 1 x LG gram and sleeve
- 1 x keyboard
- 1 x mouse
- 1 x laptop stand
- 1 x laptop/ phone charger
- 1 x Smartwatch + charger
- 1 x Samsung S21
- eye mask
- microfibre towel
- notebook and pen
- small padlock
- 1 x pair of glasses
- 5 x KN95 masks
- 1 x pack of wipes
- 1 x RAT
- 1 x umbrella
- 1 x lightweight toiletries bag
- 1 x bra bag for laundry
Some things I learned while packing:
- Buying lightweight clothes that don’t crease is STILL the best strategy. I got a great super-light jacket from Decathlon. Still avoid heavy wools, and cottons and opt for polyesters
- Lightweight shoes are still VERY bad for your feet, so go for quality support, especially if you need arch support.
- I’m still not a fan of packing cubes. If you don’t have a lot of things, you don’t need “packing cubes” to organise them.