How to Pack for 7 Days in Peru in Less Than One Carryon
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So here’s how we do it. I’m a spreadsheet girl. Excel is something I use every day at work. Consequently, a Google Doc is started for each trip, with each day having it’s own column. Here’s what I add for each day/column:
1. The day of the week and date
2. The AM agenda of activities
3. The PM agenda of activities
4. Hotel we’ll be staying at that evening
5. Travel information, including flight or train numbers
This helps us put everything into a timing perspective and knowing what activities to pack for. For example, we mountain biked on Monday, and that clearly requires a different attire than just going out to dinner.
From there I copy the sheet, and look up what the weather is going to be like. Peru was extra difficult, because although they are in winter during the U.S. summer, some places are very warm and some are very cold due to altitude changes. I add the weather on the new sheet, and remove some of the information from the itinerary sheet, so I know where I’ll be and what clothing and other items to pack for the day.
From there I see what can double up- like maybe I only need one pair of jeans or leggings I can wear twice. Any efficiencies in packing help keep your packing down to one carryon. One other trick, look at lightweight knit items. T-shirts, leggings, knit dresses, all take up less space and weight in your carry on.
When I have this all figured out, I print the spreadsheet and get to work grabbing each of the items on my list. To make sure I have everything I like to literally check everything off my list. One of the greatest products I’ve found to help check off is the Sharpie Clearview Highlighter.
This excellent little product I found at Walgreens, and was super in love with the clear view near the tip. I can actually see what I’m highlighting, and check everything off with a simple highlight.
The Sharpie also helped me still see the list, so I could be OCD and double check myself. True story, I’ve forgot underwear, pajamas, and my toothbrush on more than one occasion. Double checking is a must!
When I have everything together, I like to do the roll method, rolling my clothes in little bundles to save more space. I put the heaviest and bulkiest items on the bottom, and squeeze in the thin items inbetween. And before I know it, I end up with this.
Leaving plenty of room for toiletries, some snacks, and an extra pair or two of shoes.
I’m pleased to say this method worked perfectly for both of us. We came home with one extra t-shirt to spare, and the perfect amount of clothes to wear in the cold and hot temperatures.
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