What to Pack for your next Weekend Getaway

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In May, my husband and I went on a little weekend getaway to the Yaeyama Islands for our anniversary and we were so excited about exploring the remotest part of Japan. Read more about our trip. It was our first of many weekend getaways and i thought it would be fun to share what i packed. I’m usually an overpacker but i’m proud to say i did good on this trip, using only a backpack and planning in advance really helped. For the clothing I decided to stay within a certain color palette (whites and blues), so it would be easy to mix and match items. I added some colorful swimwear and a fun block print coverup from India. A girl always needs pops of color! Am i right?!

Here’s what to packed for your next getaway:

Basics

backpack
beach blanket
camelback water bottle
camera
GorillaPod tripod
small purse
coin purse (with yen, cards and id’s)
phone charger (not pictured)
travel notebook + pen
sunglasses
glasses (for picture taking)
umbrella

ziplock bag (not pictured)

Hygiene

3 oz bottles (perfect for my No-Poo!)
toothbrush and toothpaste (travel size)
pill case with essentials
brush
deodorant (travel size)
hand sanitizer
roll of toilet paper
small first aid kit
hair ties (not pictured)
bobby pins
concealer
eye liner
subscreen
bug spray (not pictured)

Clothing

2 tanktops (1 lace and 1 printed)
2 camis (1 white and 1 mint green)
1 polka dot top
1 3/4 sleeve top
1 dress
1 chambray shirt
2 bathing suits
1 beach cover up
1 pair of converse sneakers
1 pair of sandals
2 necklaces
1 rainjacket
1 bra
4 pairs of underwear
beach towel

Q: Are you going on a Weekend Getaway this 4th of July Weekend? Ooh and any tips or tricks you have learned about packing are more than welcomed 😉 Leave me a comment below!