Can You Fit Everything You'll Have on a Month Trip in One Bag?

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When I first began implementing minimalism into my life, I started by getting a suitcase(one that was laughably huge) and trying to reduce all of my possessions to be able to fit into that suitcase. 

Do you know what I learned from that experience? 

I learned that I was a whole lot more attached to my material possessions than I realized, and it was a lot more difficult than I'd have thought to fit everything I owned in a single oversized suitcase. 

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So what exactly is supposed to be in a minimalist's suitcase? According to Worldpackers, here's their list of suggested suitcase items: 

Essentials

• Passport/ID
• Credit cards/cash
• Water bottle

Clothing

• 3 t-shirts (also for sleepwear)
• 1 tank top
• 1 blouse/button-down shirt
• 1 long sleeve shirt
• 1 light jacket
• 1 dress/special occasion attire
• 1 pair leggings
• 1 pair pants
• 1 pair shorts
• 1 bra + 1 sports bra
• 3-6 pairs of socks
• 6 pairs of underwear
• 1 bathing suit/swim trunks
• 1 windbreaker
• 1 packable down jacket

Toiletries (travel-sized)

• Mini hairbrush/comb
• Mini loofa
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Nail clippers
• Tweezer
• ChapStick
• Razor
• Deodorant
• Sunscreen
• Soap
• Moisturizer
• Contacts/contact solution
• Hand sanitizer
• Tiny first aid kit with bandaids
• Diva cup (for the ladies)

Makeup

Limit your makeup to the three most used products in your makeup arsenal. A good start would be:

• Concealer
• Mascara
• Lipstick (for when you’re feeling fancy)

Shoes & Accessories

• 1 pair walking shoes
• 1 pair open-toed shoes
• 1 pair dress shoes
• Belt
• Sunglasses
• Buff
• Hair ties + bobby pins
• Ear plugs

Gadgets

• Phone
• Charger
• Headphones
• Adapter

Optional Items

• Dry shampoo
• Shampoo/conditioner
• Prescription medications
• Journal/pen
• Kindle
• Laptop, charger, external hard drive
• DSLR camera, lenses, batteries, SD cards

Whether for two weeks or for a month, this minimalist packing list will serve you at the beach in Southeast Asia, or while exploring cities in Europe during the winter months.

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