Pack (better than me) for 15 days in the AWAY Bigger Carry-On

You can do it - I believe in you.

Packing in a carry-on suitcase for a 2 week trip may sound daunting, but I promise you can do it - especially in the summer months. If you’re going to Europe in the winter, this can be a little trickier, but full-time travelers live out of this little powerhouse, so it can be done!

You can watch the packing video here, and if you’re curious about how the trip went, I also have a recap video. Below I’ve outlined what I would have done differently while packing for this trip, now that I have the benefit of hindsight.

Packing Regrets

In this video I packed for a 15 day trip to Croatia and Greece in July, which, by the way, is really freaking hot.

  • Jeans - Didn’t wear them once

  • Turtle Pillow - This was bulky and didn’t perform as well as I wanted it to.

  • Little leather backpack - I opted for my smaller crossbody purse the entire trip.

  • Denim Jacket - Did I mention it was REALLY hot?

  • Multiple pullovers/sweatshirts - One for the plane would have been enough.

Things I Wish I Would Have Packed

  • Pack towel - great for trips by the water

  • Water Bottle - especially one with a filter!

  • Detergent - If you plan to rewear things, add detergent so that you can wash and line dry your clothes in your hotel or AirBnB.

  • Dry bag - We did a LOT on the water, so this isn’t a necessity for every trip, but it definitely was for this one. If you plan to spend time near water - add this to your list. You won’t regret it.

  • More breezy dresses - I packed one and wish I would have had fewer shorts outfits & more dresses.

Hopefully this helps you pack [better than me] for your next ocean-side getaway!

Previous
Previous

Best Travel Bag Combos for Your Next Getaway