Travel Tip: How to Pack Carry-On Only for 2 Months of Trip

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Carrying a single bag to bring on board makes traveling so much easier and hassle free, not to mention budget-friendly. No more waiting for by the luggage belt, and no need to pay baggage fees, which is common among many low-cost carriers nowadays. 

But packing travel essentials into just one carry-on can be a challenge. Blogger Geneva Vanderzeil shared her guide on how to pack light into just a single carry-on luggage using a formula she called the 5-4-3-2-1 packing guide.

For the traveling ladies

For women, this formula translates into carrying just five tops, four bottoms, three pairs of shoes, two dresses, and one set of accessories.

Using the original formula, as Glamor magazine did, five tops, four bottoms and three pairs of shoes allows for 60 different combinations. So, technically, this set of clothes can work for a two-month trip.

Adaptable to different destinations

In her social media content, including TikTok and Instagram, Geneva said that this method can be adapted in different ways. An accessory set can consist of jewelry, sunglasses and a hat, and of course the layout can be adjusted based on location, event and weather.

For example, for a beach vacation, we only need to include swimwear. Going somewhere cold? Replace the two dresses with a coat and a jacket. On a recent trip, Geneva swapped one accessory for a pair of overalls.

The essence of this method is to keep packing to a minimum and fit everything into a single bag or suitcase. The key is to be able to mix and match different types of clothing.

NEW YORK POST | GLAMOUR

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