Ultimate Packing Guide

Y’all… it is that time of year where everyone starts traveling again! PLUS with COVID19 restrictions being lifted, we are able to safely distance/travel.

Summer is the BEST for vacationing. But that also means… we have to pack for trips. I don’t know about you, but I used to *l o a t h e* packing for trips. Trying to make sure you have enough, but not too much has always been a struggle for this girl. So today I have for you my all-inclusive water/lake/beach packing list!

First, let's go over some important questions you need to ask yourself when you are packing for any trip:

1. What is the weather going to be like while you are there? Do you have options for if it rains/snows/?

2. How long are you going to be there? How many nights… days?

3. What important events will you be attending?

4. Is there a dress code for any activities you are participating in?

5. Is there anything *special* you might need?

Next let's look at my ultimate summer trip (lake/beach/water vacay) packing guide before we look at what I packed specifically for this trip:

Toiletries Essentials:

• Shampoo

• Conditioner

• Body Wash

• Razor

• Body Lotion

• Sunscreen (Face + Body)

• Deodorant

• Makeup Removing Wipes

• Face Wash

• Face Toner

• Face Serum(s)

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• Mouthwash

• Hairbrush

• Styling Tools

• Styling Products

• Medications/Supplements

• Contacts

• Glasses

• Q-Tips

• Cotton Balls

• Feminine Products

• Makeup * (the amount/what depends on your destination)

Clothing Essentials:

• Activity Related (*will vary):

  • swimsuits

  • cover-up

  • snow jacket

  • snow pants

  • hiking boots

  • etc.

Outfits

• Dresses

• Tops

• Pants Denim

• Shorts

• Skirts

• Rompers/Jumpsuits

Exercise

• Running Shorts

• Sports Bra(s)

• Tank Top(s)

• Lightweight jacket

• Running Band for phone/keys

• Heart rate monitor // Pedometer

Basics

• Socks

• Underwear

• Bras (regular, strapless, sticky, etc.)

• Camisoles

• Pullover

Sleep

• Pajamas

• Shorts

• T-shirt

• Bralette

Shoes

• Flip Flops

• Tennis Shoes

• Heels

• Sandals

• Wedges

• Slippers

Extras/Accessories

• Rainwear

• Robe

• Purse

• Bag

• Towel

• Sunglasses

• Hat(s)

• Jewelry (I plan this out with my outfits so I know exactly what to bring)

• Belts

Other Essentials

• Books

• Electronics

• Electronic Chargers

• Headphones

• Travel Steamer

• Chapstick

• Eye drops

• Travel Documents

• Wallet

• Identification

• Camera + Charger

• EpiPen (*or any other NECESSARY things lol)

How I Plan Out an Outfit:

• First, I look at how many days/nights we will be there and adjust my outfit planner (which currently is me just writing on a blank piece of paper like so: Saturday Day, Saturday Activity, Saturday Sleep for each day).

• Then, I look at exactly what we will be doing each day + the projected forecast.

• Once that is done, I write out each outfit!

• Then I go through and make sure I don’t have any duplicate items (i.e., if I can sleep in the same outfit twice, I will.)

+ This is what I ended up packing for my lake trip we left for today:

Drive there Thursday night- Drive Back Tuesday

• 5 nights and 5 days

• Weather is going to be sunny and rainy

• Lots of water activities and relaxing

• Special things: food (gluten-free life, man… it's tough), alcohol, cup/straw

6 swimsuits

2 coverups

4 nike shorts

2 socks

2 sports bras

2 tanktops

1 pair of tennis shoes

Headphones

OTF band

2 jean shorts

3 tops

1 pullover

5 pairs of underwear

2 barrettes

Flipflops

Towel

Boat bag

2 tee shirts

1 lounge outfit

Razor

Sunscreen (Face + Body + Powder)

Deodorant

Makeup Removing Wipes

Face Wash

Face Toner

Face Serum(s) x3 (1 day, 2 night)

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Hairbrush

Styling Products

Medications/Supplements

Contacts

Glasses

Q-Tips

Cotton Balls

Makeup

• * I’m testing out ”sweatproof” and “waterproof” makeup for another blog post—all products are claiming to be waterproof!!

• SO I packed…

  • a CC cream

  • a sunscreen powder

  • a light bronzer

  • an eyebrow pencil

  • and a mascara

Snacks (Gluten-Free)

UK cup

Metal straws

Alcohol

SO there it is! My packing list and my day-to-day outfit planning typed out. *Would you want to see this in a PDF format that is fillable for you to use?* Let me know, by either commenting below or emailing me directly @ sammikdavis.blog@gmail.com 💌