What's In My Bag? Alex's Packing List
As we will be in warm climates until we hit Canada in September, my wardrobe will consist of summer clothing with some warmer layers for when the temperature drops. I plan to do a wardrobe swap and shop in America to re-acclimatise, but for now - here is what I've got.
There were a few "must-haves" that helped me choose what went into my bag:
- Light, crease-free, easy to wash clothing (no separate loads or delicate folding required)
- All in the same colour scheme (grey, black, navy blue)
- Can be worn with everything else I brought (i.e. no special bras required, or specific outfit combos)
- Is Functional (quick dry, has pockets, light-weight material etc).
So, with all this in mind, what did I end up with?
Photo from Left to Right & Up to Down:
- Tote bag (for grocery shopping, dirty washing etc - yep, gross combo)
- 2x bras: 1x Travel Bra (pockets for cash, cards, passport etc) and can double as a sports bra and 1x Bralette (not shown: Bikini top that can double as a bra)
- 3/4 length super lightweight pants - for walking, hiking and everyday use
- Spaghetti strap dress
- ScottEVest Chambray Jacket - they specialise in travel gear with secret pockets, this light jacket is amazing.
- 2x Tshirts: 1x Mountain Designs technical tee and 1x casual tee
- 4x Singlets: 1x especially for exercise, the rest more casual
- 2x Black Shorts: 1x with pockets - great for everyday as well as for running and 1x super lightweight, simple pair for sleeping, exercise, everyday etc.
- 2x Leggings: 1x 3/4 length, light pair and 1x full length, thicker pair that can double as thermals
- Teva sandals: not only look nice on but have great support for long days of walking.
- Beanie
- 2x Hiking socks (not shown: 2x running socks)
- Eddie Bauer Puffy Jacket - folds up into itself to be super compact
- Kathmandu merino wool long sleeved shirt
- North Face Hiking Boots
- THE BAG - 38L from Kathmandu (top opening to make life so much easier)
- Nike Frees
- Ipad + Bluetooth keyboard
- Crumpler shoulder bag
- Kathmandu super lightweight folded up backpack
- Kathmandu neck scarf/head scarf
- Blow up neck cushion
- Scarf/sarong
- Towel
- Kindle
- MAKEUP: Tarte pressed powder, Innis Free makeup palette (concealer, blush, face powder, 3x eye shadows), Tarte eye liner, Benefit eyebrow pencil, Mini Benefit mascara, Clinque concealer, 2-in-1 face brush
- Brita filter water bottle
- SKIN/HAIR CARE: (Note: after working in the professional haircare industry for 2 years and inside the Dermalogica office for the last year, needless to say I became a spoilt princess and paring down my beauty care regime was incredibly difficult) Ethique face cleanser bar, Dr Bronners soap bar, Lush shampoo & conditioner bars, Dermalogica Active Moist 100ml lotion, Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque 75ml, Dermalogica Solar Defense Booster spf 50 30ml (adds to normal face lotion in day), 2x 89ml empty bottles - for soap, washing liquid, shampoo etc.
- 2x Makeup bags (only one shown)
- Not Shown: my underwear: 6x undies & 1x bikini bottom, all my chargers, my cap and my running belt, GoPro Hero 6 + floaty stick and 12" Macbook (shared with Fernando)
The final result:
Hard to read: but proof of my bag weighing in at just 6 kgs = room for shopping!