The Minimalist Packer’s Checklist: Travel Light, Live Large
Let’s get one thing straight: dragging a 70-pound suitcase up cobblestone streets while your taxi driver laughs in fluent French is not the vibe. Minimalist packing is freedom, darling — and I'm handing you the ultimate checklist for traveling light while still living large. So grab your carry-on (or just a backpack, you brave thing) and let’s get this trip started!
Melissa Ridge
5/17/20251 min read


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Let’s get one thing straight: dragging a 70-pound suitcase up cobblestone streets while your taxi driver laughs in fluent French is not the vibe. Minimalist packing is freedom, darling — and I'm handing you the ultimate checklist for traveling light while still living large.
So grab your carry-on (or just a backpack, you brave thing) and let’s get this trip started!
The Minimalist Packer's Must-Have Checklist
1. Your Travel Essentials
Passport, ID, and Travel Insurance
Protect yourself on the road with Visitors Coverage.
Phone & International eSIM
Digital Copies of Docs
Travel Adapter & Portable Charger
2. Clothing (The 3-2-1 Rule)
3 tops
2 bottoms
1 jacket
2 pairs of shoes (one comfy, one cute)
5 pairs of undies (because you’ll wash, babe — you’ll wash)
Bonus: A scarf. It’s a pillow, a cover-up, and a fashion statement.
3. Health & Beauty
Mini toiletries
Prescription meds
Sunscreen (don’t age prematurely for Instagram)
Travel-sized skincare faves
4. Transport & Transfers
Avoid overpriced airport cabs and book smarter:
GetTransfer for cheap private rides
Kiwitaxi for reliable transfers
InDrive for negotiating fares on the fly
5. Accommodation & Experiences
Ditch the stress and lock down deals:
WayAway for flight cashbacks
Hotellook for hotel steals
WeGoTrip for instant activity bookings
Tiqets for skip-the-line tickets
6. On-The-Go Gear
Radical Storage for hassle-free luggage storage
BikesBooking for zipping around town
EconomyBookings for cheap car rentals
Pro Travel Hacks
Lost luggage? Get compensation with Compensair
Book boat rentals with SeaRadar and live your yacht life fantasy
Need a spontaneous getaway? Check Aviasales for last-minute deals
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