Packing List

We are a family of three, with one 5-year old son, Nolan. We plan on focusing on the essentials and striving to live a life of less “convenience” while traveling, but we still want to be comfortable and enjoy our trip.

There are a lot of travel blogs with suggested packing lists including; needs to haves, nice to haves, and don’t bothers. There are endless gadgets and essentials, that I’m not really sure are essentials as much as ways to waste money.

Of course every family is different, so if you are considering a trip, do what’s right for your family. Use your own judgement and consider the needs of your family. Don’t just buy things because a marketer or travel blogger tells you. The amount of weight you pack really does matter when you realize you’ll literally be dragging it around for a year! Be smart and error on the side of “no” — our family’s general rule is … if you really need it later … you can always buy it.

We have 3 large suitcases, each weighing 50 pounds on the dot and we each have a backpack.

Here’s our packing list:

KGB (suitcase 1 or KGB’s backpack)

5 running outfits (tank, Nike pant, socks, panties, & sport bra)
3 long sleeve shirts
4 tank tops
3 t-shirts
1 pair jeans
2 shorts
2 capri pants
1 leggings
2 dresses
2 swimsuits & coverup
2 pj sets
4 bras
5 undies
5 shoes (running shoes, keens, flip flops, sandles, & rothys)
blow dryer
tolietes and make-up
laptop, keyboard, and mouse
ipad
2 books
1 coloring book

Nolan (suitcase 2)

7 pjs
10 shorts
10 t-shirts
2 polos
1 button down
2 long sleeve shirts
2 swimsuits
10 undies
5 socks
3 shoes (flip flops, crocs, and running shoes)

Jim (suitcase 2 or Jim’s backpack)

8 tshirts
8 polos
2 button downs
8 shorts
2 jeans
4 shoes (flip flops, 2 walking shoes, casual shoes)
8 under shirts & 4 tanks
10 socks
10 undies
2 swimsuits
tolietes
laptop, monitor, keyboard, & trackpad

Toys (suitcase 3 or Nolan’s backpack)

LEGO bin
10 monster trucks
26 robot letter set
8 transformers
3 sticker books
5 books
play-doe set
ipad

Other Stuff (suitcase 3)

Dive equipment
self made first aid kit & medicines
sunscreen and bug repellent
AAA & AA batteries
toiletry back-up supply
power cords & adapters
roku

We are on a trial run this month, so I’ll let you know what happens before July 1st! I fully expect us to pair down and get smarter about our packing!