Packing light is becoming more and more essential for my lifestyle. So when putting together my packing list for my week in England, I had to be very thoughtful. I knew I’d be hopping on trains, so it was important to be mobile.
I recently got a nice carry-on suitcase for my birthday (more on that soon!) but knew a backpack would better suit this situation. Instead, I brought my Timbuk2 Aviator backpack and a new Samic briefcase my sister gave me for my birthday. It’s made of leather and canvas and fits just about everything!
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Everything you see pictured above, I fit into my bag. This includes reading materials, specifically my jam packed Kindle, a hardcover copy of The Girl on the Train and back issues of The Atlantic. For myself and my nervous flier sister, I also packed a coloring book and colored pencils.
Also included are my Beats headphones, GoPro, wallet, eye mask, playing cards, Vapur water bottle, spork, snacks and assorted meds, including Rescue Remedy, melatonin and Tiger Balm. I’ve also thrown in assorted cords.
I was able to fit a fair amount of clothing into my backpack, which doesn’t have much wiggle room, by using packing cubes. Here’s what I packed for 8 days in England.
- 2 dresses
- 1 Encircled Chrysalis Cardi
- 1 pair of shorts
- 2 pairs of capris
- 1 skirt
- 6 tops
- 1 scarf
- undergarments and accessories
- 3 pairs of shoes (Converse All Stars, Tieks and sandals)
Not pictured are the undergarments, my Timbuk2 Snoop holding my Canon T1i, my laptop and cord.
I noticed you’re packing melatonin–awesome idea for getting some rest! I recently got a free sample in the mail of a new product that Emergen-C is making called (I think!) Emergen-Z, and it has melatonin in it. I’m going to try it out soon and if it works I think it’ll get thrown into my travel kit as well. I already take Emergen-C as a hydration / immuno-boosting helper in my travel medicine kit.
An umbrella? You’re going to England after all!
Haha Emma, I packed one but forgot to list it! Also brought a slicker.
Very nice packing list! But umbrella is definitely something that you need when you go to England! I’m moving for a month to Hungary next week and I don’t have a very big luggage so I need to think of taking only the most important things! Thank you for sharing! I hope that you had a great time in London!
Hey, I really like your packing list! Here is an idea from me: make a list-keep a pen and paper on you in the lead up to departure, and take note of the things you can’t live without.