A one-week packing list that works almost anywhere

Open suitcase being packed for a trip

Most people overpack for imaginary weather and underpack for actual walking. Here is a week-long baseline you can adapt.

Clothing baseline

  • 3–4 tops, 2 bottoms, 1 nicer outfit.
  • 1 warm layer, 1 rain shell.
  • Underwear/socks for each day or a laundry plan midweek.
  • Shoes you can walk a city in + optional sandals/trainers swap.

Always-in-the-bag

  • Meds, chargers, universal adapter.
  • Reusable bottle, small first-aid, copies of documents.
  • One empty tote for laundry or market finds.

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