Less is more theory on packing

I have one rule when preparing to go on a trip, only pack what fits in my carry on suitcase.  Thus far I have been successful with this and prefer to not take a bunch of things or worry about finding suitcases at baggage claim.  I also take another carry on bag (from deux lux) for snacks and toiletries, etc.  This bag is also clutch because I can put more shoes in the bottom of it and they never touch my other items.  Side note, shoes are one of the dirtiest things to me if you think about all the places they go!

Since my trips are mainly adventurous I tend to wear my day to day clothes, which consists of gym clothes and sneakers.  What’s funny about my packing style is I don’t always get the weather right and usually have the wrong clothes, but I’m ok with buying a piece on sale if need be. 

I was victim of the “the coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco”.  I ended up wearing the one pair of long pants and long-sleeved shirt I brought the entire trip, which also meant I gave up washing my hair since I was already “dirty”.  Oddly enough the stores were only selling summer clothes even though it was freezing outside.  Puzzling! 

I remember physically sticking to things and fitting in with the homeless population at times. Since then, I do a quick search on temperatures but still end up bringing the same gym clothes and sneakers as I normally would.  I’ll highlight the item I must buy on each adventure.  It never fails!