Low-Cost companies revolutionized the travel market by challenging people to travel with handbag ONLY, to really enjoy cheap travels.
After all, most people can make small trips, with only handbag. But if we talk about a longer trip many do not dispense the checked suitcase and even find it impossible to travel without this suitcase.
If you still do not believe that a handbag is more than enough, watch our video, and follow the tips described in this article!
How to pack a handbag?
1 - Weather
First of all, we must take into account the destination weather . Packing for a summer destination is much simpler and more practical than packing for a winter destination.
So, and because we like a good challenge, this article will help you pack a handbag for a winter destination.
2 - Luggage
My luggage for 3 months in hot/cold weather
As well as the weather, we should also analyze which type of luggage will best suit our trip.
Therefore, if you want to explore multiple cities, use public transport, walk and climb stairs, a backpack will be much more practical than the hand luggage.
Regardless of the type of travel, we should always take into account the measures of the standard handbags – 55x40x20. Except for some airlines, these are the measures used by most airlines.
3 - Clothes
Clothes for 10 days in Morocco
Unless our trip is to a country above the Arctic Circle (where we will have to bring our own clothing for snow and temperatures below minus 20 degrees), the following items should be more than enough for a 7-day trip.
- Pyjamas
- 2 Pants
- 4 thermal sweaters
- 1 pair of thermal leggins
- 3 sweaters
- 5 days underwear
- Flip-flops for shower
- Shower towel (if needed)
- One pair of shoes
In the meantime, remember that you can always wash clothes in the accommodation or laundromats. It is not necessary to carry clothes for 15 days. Bulkier items such as boots and coats should go dressed during the trip.
4 - Hygiene Kit
Hygiene Kit
In the same way as the amount of clothing we must take, hygiene products must also be taken into account, weight and measure. That is, it is not necessary to take large quantities of hygiene products, because unless the trip is in the middle of the jungle for several days in a row, you will always have where to buy in case the products you took are finished.
So the essential thing is:
- Laundry Soap - To wash small clothes like underwear
- Shower Soap
- Shampoo
- Moisturizer
- Deodorant
- Swabs
- Brush and tooth paste
- Paracetamol/ibuprofen, band-aids, antiseptic ointment
- Hair brush
- Ear plugs
- Eye Mask
However, these items vary greatly from person to person, as there are people, who for health reasons, need to take more medications, for example.
5 - Shoes
Hand Luggage for 1 week in Scotland
Although many people claim that a pair of shoes is enough, personally I never take just one pair of shoes. Especially in winter, where the chance to get wet and not dry for the next day is huge.
Therefore, the tip for footwear is to take the smaller in the suitcase.
6 - Tech
In the same way as personal care products, technologies also vary greatly from person to person.
Most people travel only with their mobile phone and charger, while others travel with a few more products.
Personally, I always travel with:
- Phone
- Chargers
- E-book
- Tablet
- Camera
- Tripod
- Power extension
- Power adaptor (if needed)
- Head Light
7 - Other items
Finally, there are a few more items that deserve our consideration when we make a handbag.
- Packing Cubes
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Padlock
- Notepad and pen
- Rain Poncho
In conclusion, to make a handbag for several days, you must plan and combine well the clothes you bring, check with the accommodation thet services/conditions they offer (eg laundry, bath towels, hygiene products, etc) and take what you think it is really essential, knowing that many of the things you can buy at the destination and sometimes even cheaper.
