Avoid overpacking with this simple method! | Minimalist travel capsule

All credit to Jen Bosen for coming up with this brilliant packing method!

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[agnesjuhasz]

For me, it is never the clothes that are the issue with packing; its more the toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, double cleansers, combs, sunscreens etc... would love to see good tips for that :-)

[michellemorter]

When I get back from a trip, I take out everything I actually used while away and make a list of with notes about what type of trip and how long it was for. I can then use the list as a packing guide for future trips. I keep the lists in the suitcase so I can always find when needed 😊

[chalktalkwithshari]

I once traveled for 3 weeks with just 10 items of clothes, 2 pairs of shoes, and 1 purse. I had just the right amount: 2 pants, 2 skirts, 1 dress, 4 tops, 1 jacket, sandals, sneakers, 1 earrings, 1 neckless. Color scheme was black & white.

[elisafreedman]

I would have loved to see you pack all that. I can’t see how the 15 essentials, plus all the extras, and toiletries, could fit into one carry on. I barely have room to pack one extra pair of shoes and I think you had 3! But I’d love to be proven wrong!

[kimberlyperrotis]

I’m a dress person. For a hot summer trip, I prefer taking five lightweight, cotton or rayon knit dresses for daytime. I take two or three solid-color, simple, silk dresses for evening with a metallic bag and shoes that works with all of them. They’re super-lightweight, take up little room, dry fast and can just be dampened to dewrinkle them. With something like a lightweight cotton knit jacket, sneakers and sandals for day and one swimsuit, I’m covered. Plus a daytime handbag and a small collection of accessories like jewelry and scarves, no need to skimp on those. I like to buy a locally-made straw sunhat on the first day, rather than trying to pack one.

[HannahSegullah]

You can also do a mix-n-match method.
1 bottom + 1 top = one outfit.
1 bottom + 2 tops = two outfits.
2 bottoms + 2 tops = 4 outfits
Etc

[katherineandini]

I’ve been backpacking since my early 20s & I still swear by this packing/planning technique! I usually do similar composition for the clothes I bring & adjust based on the season/activities I will be doing. For longer trips (>2 weeks), I would bring clothes enough for 7 days because I can almost always find a laundry place or wash them myself!

[melodyjoy]

I've been guilty of both under packing and over packing. It's so hard to get it right. When I overpack, travel day is a pain. When I underpack, I usually end up being cold... or dirty!
I have refined my packing quite a bit, and it turns out my packing closely resembles this, and I didn't even know this was a thing! Love it. Thanks for the tips!

[wiebkejacobsen]

Just packed for a 12day trip to Copenhagen with this in mind. I did 7 tops (from tank tops to one heavier sweater), 3 dresses, 3 pairs of shoes, 2 bottoms. Still ended up with 15 items all together and I am so proud of myself. I don't think I have ever packed this lightly 😊. Thank you!

[sandylucas]

I like the 5-4-3-2-1 idea. I also pick 3 colors, usually blue, white and denim.

[hjbpswx]

Your videos are wonderfully calming and feed my minimalist brain. Great advice for an effortless holiday! Thank you Signe 💙

[ianbradley]

I always used 4-3-2 to pack. That is 4 tops, 3 bottoms and 2 outer pieces (cardigan, jacket or blazer). I think that 5-4-3-2-1 is even better. I always bring 3 pairs of shoes. On my last trip, I found that 3 pairs of pants were too little for a 40 day trip! So it will be easy to adapt. Thanks for the tips. Chris

[olga.methodologist]

I also like 5-4-3-2-1 method, but in my case it is 5 tops (2 tees, 1 jacket, 1 shirt, 1 tank top), 4 bottoms (1 pants, 1 shorts, 1 skirt and 1 dress), 3 shoes (sneakers, flip -flops, sandals), 2 bikinies (interchangeable tops and bottoms), 1 shopper bag. I may add one clutch and one belt, too.

[gerigaskill]

Love the light blue eyelet shirt, sooo pretty & cool for summer! Great packing template, thank you!

[dinaoz]

great tip! I lived on a similar amount of clothes for 6 months across both winter & summer in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. One pair of blue jeans was more than enough for me.

[mimishimaineko]

Thank you for the tips🧡--when it comes to packing, "just in case" is my middle name!😅

[jananderson]

This video came up as an idea for me. I am visiting my daughter out of the country soon for three weeks and do so in a carry on only. This was so helpful the way you presented it with the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 method and with your photo frames. I have never seen this done before. It was very helpful.

To answer previous questions about other essentials, most places have blow dryers. All my beauty and face products I pack in small containers. I also minimize those to some extent. What takes me room is vitamins, medicine, night guard, inhaler, IPad, etc. and I pack those in my large purse.

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[Fem_ke]

I am packing for my trip to South Korea and this is very useful. It's also important to stay true to my own style even when travelling abroad. Thanks for the useful video.

[missmayflower]

This is a very nicely done video. Jeans are not suitable for travel. Heavy. Hot in summer, cold in winter and take forever to dry if they get wet.

[tracypatil]

Love this method!! I already have a document with tried and tested outfit ideas but this sounds even better. I will definitely try this. Thanks Signe x