Women be Packin’
When I started thinking about packing for this trip I realized I was going to have to make a few hard decisions. I wouldn’t call myself an extreme “girly” girl. I camp, ski, bike, etc. But, I also have my Charlotte York moments.
When traveling for a short weekend, or even a couple of weeks, you don’t have to pack light. On this trip, however, we’re keeping our bags under 30 pounds each. In this post I’ll share some of my thoughts on low-maintenance, light packing for women. I tried to strike a balance between quitting modern convenience cold-turkey and minimizing enough so that I’m not lugging around unnecessary products.
Clothes
When Clark and I began discussing our itinerary, we also thought about our packing list. We decided on the places that were important to us as well as what time of the year we’d like to be there. We were able to work out an itinerary in which we will mostly be in warmer climates. This made our clothing choices much easier.
Perhaps the hardest part of packing is that I like clothes and shoes a little too much. I wanted items that were stylish, but also durable, hand-washable, quick-drying, and wrinkle resistant. This means no cotton. All of our clothing is cotton-free, usually a polyester/nylon blend, including underwear and bras. This fabric stays wrinkle-free and dries quickly. Some of my shirts are moisture wicking, specialty styles, but some are just your every day department-store finds.
It is a really good idea to bring items that you can mix and match. I suggest solid colors in shades that are complimentary. I have one pair of jeans, one pair of khaki pants, a khaki green skort, and two dresses. All of my tops match with these bottoms. I can just grab the first two things in my bag and look good! (more…)
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