Over-packing is the most annoying and unnecessary outcome of going on a holiday. Some people claim to want 'options' in case they change their minds while they are away, however through experience, we realized that the best thing to do is to pack exactly as much as you need.
Whether you are travelling to the Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius, Thailand or Sri Lanka, it’s best to know which outfit goes on which day and to decrease the amount of clothing clutter in your luggage. You usually never end up using those extra ‘options’ you pack.
Travelling light is an art. An art that doesn’t come easily to everyone. But we’ve travelled enough to tell you. Here’s how to pack light for a beach vacation.
Before we get into the clothing, here is a list of necessities that you’ll need for a comfortable trip.
- Travel size toiletries (toothbrush, small toothpaste, deodorant, make up etc.)
- Stain remover wipes or a stain pen
- Sunscreen
- Your usual basic medicines
- Download, borrow or buy a good book
- Phone charger
Women’s beach packing check list:
2 pairs of socks
5 pairs of underwear
2 pyjamas
2 to 3 swimsuits. If you have two-pieces, then mix and match the tops and bottoms for more options.
2 sundresses that will count as beach dresses during the day and going-out dresses by night
2 t-shirts and 3 tank tops
1 pair jeans shorts
1 light sweater or jacket
2 brightly coloured Pashminas
1 pair flip flops
1 pair trainers or athleisure shoes
1 statement necklace
1 floppy hat
1 beach bag
1 pair of sunglasses
Men’s beach packing check list:
2 pairs of socks
5 pairs of boxers
2 pyjamas
2 swim trunks
4 plain t shirts (to match with the trunks)
1 button down shirt (just in case dinner is somewhere nice)
1 pair beige beachside shorts
1 light sweater or jacket
1 pair flip flops
1 pair trainers or athleisure shoes
1 baseball cap or
1 beach bag
1 pair of sunglasses
General tips:
- Pack mostly neutrals and add colour with accessories
- Try packing pieces that serve more than one purpose
- Don’t pack things that wrinkle easily
- Limit your shoes to 3 (you’re on the beach, you’ll be living in flip flops anyways)
Extras you shouldn’t forget
- Aloe Vera gel
- Antibacterial wipes or gel
- Body lotion
- Hairbrush
- Insect repellent
- Razor
- Goggles or snorkel mask (Optional)
- GoPro Camera to film your entire experience, without taking up too much space
- GoPro Bobber floating handheld stick
Just a few packing hacks before you go:
1. Roll your clothes, don’t fold them. Rolling clothes actually saves space and decreases wrinkles.
2. Use pill to pack your smaller jewellery, like rings and earrings.
3. Put your shoes in shower caps, to keep them away from your clean clothes.
4. Protect your perfume bottles by putting them in your socks.
5. Use the insides of your shoes as storage space for socks, or other small items
6. Put transparent wrap under the covers of your toiletries before screwing them shut to keep them from leaking all over your suitcase.
7. If you have items that wrinkle, fold them up with light tissue paper and roll them up.
