One of my favourite things to talk about, post about, read about, think about
is packing. It’s one of my favourite parts about travelling, because it involves planning and I love to plan. I’m all about that carry on life, whether it’s for 2 weeks or 3 days. You can find all my
packing posts on my blog, or below.
Sure, some might say I get way too into packing and planning what to pack, but the alternative for me is ‘throw everything in a huge suitcase, not wear anything because everything is wrinkled, nothing matches and oh look a H&M I’ll just buy a new wardrobe’. I’d much rather plan what to pack and what to wear before we leave, so I don’t have to worry about things like that when I’m actually there.
Obviously longer trips require more planning, but shorter trips still stress me out because I don’t like just having one option, and on a longer trip at least I have more to mix and match. So I tend to throw way more than I need in a bag for a smaller trip than I would for a longer trip, you know – for the dreaded just in case.
I have never been to Door County, Wis., though of course I googled it and it looks absolutely gorgeous. If I were going, this is what I would pack:
You might be thinking, wow, that’s a lot for a few days… but like I said, I like options, and if it fits, it’s coming. Well to be honest, I’d probably pack more layers because even though I now live in Kentucky and I can handle the winters (with plenty of complaining) I still grew up in Sydney and I don’t do cold well.
and here are the outfits I’d put together using those items:
Obviously, you could mix and match or switch it up however you wanted. I normally change clothes at least once a day, when travelling, so that’s why I like having multiple options.
Anyway, if you’ve seen one of my packing posts before, you know I am pretty true to my ‘style’ – that being lots of stripes and neutrals. My outfits might seem a bit boring, but I am okay with that. When I look back on my photos, or think back on memories, I’m not focusing on my outfits. I’m thinking about the cities we explored, the food we ate and the fun we had. The only time I remember my outfit is in a negative way – I might remember that I wore boots instead of sneakers just to look cute and my feet hated me, and that’s not a memory I want.
I’d much rather forget about my feet and enjoy the wonderful world of travel, right?
Thanks again to Karly for having me!
Thank you so much for this post! I will definitely use it to plan my and my husband’s extended weekend car trip to Chicago (Brrrrr…just like WI!) for a family Christmas! May you have a blessed Christmas and New Year 2022.
I LOVE that overnight bag and everything else that goes in it. Definitely love the idea of having options. Hope you are having a great trip!
This list was a saving grace for me while packing – Kristen has a gift for it!
Great tips! I want to be able to wear each of these outfits:) I’m all for as many options and combinations as I can have!
Right?! I’m the same way!
Great packing tips, Kristen! Hope you’re having fun, Karly! xx, I’m Fixin’ To
Thanks, girl – it was a nice getaway!
Kristen is seriously the packing queen! I love all of the pretty fall outfits she put together for your trip, which I can’t wait to follow along!
Yes, she did a great job – I copied as many of these outfits as I could!
Oooh, you’re a packing pro, Kristen- thanks for the tips!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Isn’t she the best?!
Kristin has a knack for pulling together some cute yet practical outfits for traveling…something I’ve never been good at! Hope you have an amazing time celebrating your anniversary!
Me either – this was so helpful! Thank you!
Hiiiii Kristen! Girlfriend is the packing pro and goes on the best trips! Have an amazing anniversary trip <3
Green Fashionista
She is the packing pro! Hope you’re safe and sound in Florida!
Kristen – you are the packing expert! You should seriously like write a book about this haha. And Karly – hope you guys are having fun in Door County!!
I agree that she should write a book about packing! Thanks, lady!
Your packing posts are something of pure beauty and engineering genius my friend.
She’s so good, isn’t she?
Kristen, I found your blog after I googled how to pack for a two week trip in a carry on. I went to NZ and AUS in August, with a three day trip to Houstin, TX on the front end, and a three day work trip in Sydney on the back end. I DID IT. And I will never EVER pack anything more than a carry on again. I had SIX legs of my flight…no way was I going to drag around a huge suitcase. If I can do that, I can do anything! Thanks again for all of the tips 🙂
Cassie
Thanks for stopping by, Cassie!
I love what you would pack to Door County! You know I love that you included stripes! Haha. Hope you are having a blast in Door County, Karly! We loved it so much when we visited. 🙂
I copied as many of these outfits as I could!
Love it, especially because you always make outfits that I would actually wear (a lot of packing lists are full of outfits I would never wear).
Right?! She’s the best at that.
Kristen is the best packer I know!!! I literally want every last one of these outfits. So perfect!
They were the perfect options for this trip!
Options are the best- especially when you can get them to all fit easily! I’ll take every single one of those outfits in my closet 😉
You and me both!
Girl, you are the queen of packing! I love all your tips and how you always manage to re purpose items for completely different outfits! Genius! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
I wish my brain worked like this when I packed!
This is such a cute post! I always struggle with overpacking and I love how you showed how you can style all the pieces multiple times. I will for sure check out these posts next time I go on a trip.
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
Glad you enjoyed it, Samantha! Kristen is the queen of packing.
I’m totally going to be using this this coming weekend when I’m packing for Minnesota 🙂
Yes! Hope you find it as helpful as I did. 🙂
hope you’re having the best time ever girl 🙂 thanks again for having me!
Thank YOU for the fantastic post, friend. You’re the best!
I honestly don’t think there has been a better packer ever! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
haha thanks Biana!
I second that!
This is PERFECT timing for me as yet again I am leaving on a trip!
The Adored Life
You are a jet-setting queen lately!