Packing list for warm-weather vacations with eco-friendly toiletries to fit into a carry-on (for women and men). PLUS a free printable packing checklist!
Get ready for your summer trip with this easy-to-use packing list that will fit into a carry-on bag! This was the exact packing list I used for 9 weeks of backpacking in Central America and 3 months in South East Asia. I’ve specifically picked multi-purpose clothing to cover different activities from beach days to hiking.
In total there is enough for 10 days without washing, which should be the maximum you need to take for any journey. You can also save money and time by hand washing some of your clothes along the way.
In this article you will find:
- Free printable packing checklist
- Warm-weather packing list for him
- Warm-weather packing list for her
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Electronics for travel.
Warm-weather packing list for her
- 6x pair of shorts
- 2x work out / pajama shorts
- 1x pair of 3/4 pants
- 1x summer dress
- 8x tank tops (singlets)
- 2x shirts
- 1x scarf/sarong
- 1x light sweater
- 10x pairs of underwear
- 4x pair of socks
- 1x pair of trainers
- 1x pair of flip flops
- 1x pair of ballet flats
- 1x bikini
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.Warm-weather packing list for him
- 3x pairs of shorts
- 1x pair of long pants
- 2x tank tops
- 6x shirts
- 5x pair of socks
- 1x pair of swimming trunks
- 1x pair of pajama shorts
- 1x light sweater
- 10x underwear
- 1x pair of flip flops
- 1x pair of loafers
- 1x pair of trainers
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Eco-friendly toiletries
- Shampoo bar
- Conditioner bar
- Body wash bar
- Eco-friendly storage container for bars
- Solid face cream
- Solid deodorant
- Bamboo toothbrush with travel case
- Organic tooth powder
- Microfiber Travel Towel
- TSA-approved toiletry bag.
Electronics for digital nomads
Sennheiser in-ear headphone
- Acer Laptop
- Olympus OM-D E-M10 Digital Camera
- Messenger shoulder
bag for a camera
- Travel adapter
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bag for a camera
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Originally published in 2016 and updated in 2019. This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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How in the world were you able to put all those in that backpack? Where are the toiletries? :p I want to see a video of how you packed it. Lol. I should make a mental note to only bring 1 bikini for a holiday, I don’t really need so much.
Ha ha ha I promise it all fit into both! It really helped that I could roll all my tanks and put them in the side pockets :). The toiletries in my bag are in a clear plastic toiletry bag which I put at the front. I know – it’s tempting to bring more than one bikini but it’s been fine with one so far :).
Quite modest packing list if i compare to mine although i pack similar things. I am seriously considering to buy wash bag, looks very handy!
Thanks! Having clothes that can mix and match is a big plus. I only packed one dress and everything else needed to go with at least three other pieces of clothing to be packed. The wash bag is great and also doubles as a dry sack too :).
Great tips for the novice traveler. Everyone seems to pack too much. I dont think people sometimes realize that you can always buy anything you need lol
Hi Mark, thanks for the comment. I so agree. I always think that as long as I have my passport and my wallet that everything else can be bought or worked around. Cheers :).
I’m honestly in awe that you could pack so many clothes into one backpack! Seriously about to invest in this baby, I’m really into learning about what type of backpacks are out there. I’m more of a dress girl myself as I feel they takeaway the need to pack pants and shorts but lucky for warm weather, you barely need to pack anything so packing light is a possible. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Izzy, thanks so much for the lovely comment! I do love wearing dresses too and it can be nice, especially in the hot weather. If you are planning a beach holiday than you absolutely don’t need that much stuff as you will be spending your whole time in a bikini and a sarong. Let us know how you get on with finding a backpack and if you have any other questions :).
This was helpful!! Thanks!
Happy to hear. Enjoy your trip!
I love the designs of all your shorts! I like to wear dresses in warmer weather too and it’s great because this one piece of clothing can be an entire outfit!
Hey Cynthia! Thanks very much! It’s funny because I used to pretty much only wear dresses – they are so easy to throw on and cool in the summer. For day to day wear and shorter trips, I would definitely pack more. On this longer trip though, I really wanted the flexibility of interchanging tops and shorts for some variation. So far, so good. I am not completely sick of my clothes yet :).
Hey Chantel this is a great list and so useful !!!
I hope you are doing great hope our paths cross again !! Such a delightful lady 🙂
Xo
Hey Val! Thanks so much. Was so great to meet you in LA and I hope we meet again too!
We use this carry on bag and trust her Pinay Flying High, it all fits haha. Those bags are amazing. Great list for packing. It depends on how long you’re gone for, but I usually get by with 3-4 shorts and 3-4 tank tops and maybe a few more dresses. I’ve been working on getting together a packing list to use as my go to. I’m all over the place with my packing!
Yes! I love my Osprey Porter. The amount of traveling and style of traveler you are can definitely affect the amount you take with you. This was for 9 weeks backpacking so I tried to maximise the amount of outfits and didn’t take so many dresses because you can mix and match more with shorts and tops but I love dresses and skirts and will take them on shorter trips if I can :).