One of the biggest challenges I face when packing for a trip, is not always packing for the destination, but for the journey itself. I find a question I am asked frequently is how to pack for multiple climates, in just a carry on.
This Summer we visited Iceland, and while it was going to be 50F there, we left our home when it was 90F. We’re in Hawaii right now and it’s 85F with humidity here, but at home when we left it was merely 60F. Today I’m sharing some of my best packing tips for multiple climates.
Dress in layers.
I feel like this is a very obvious answer, but it’s one that may not come to someone’s mind at first. If you are traveling from somewhere warm to cool, you can wear something like leggings and a camisole, then put on a sweater once you get to the airport or arrive at your destination.
Pack versatile clothing.
Combined with dressing in layers, packing clothing that can be smartly layered is a good idea. This includes items such as camisoles, t-shirts, light sweaters, leggings, etc.
Plan your travel outfit ahead.
In the grid step of my packing process, I actually include my travel outfit in the first day’s square. My default travel outfit for going from one type of weather to another is a camisole or light dress, light sweater, leggings, and shoes depending on where my final destination will be. On the way to Iceland I wore boots, but on the way to Hawaii I wore sandals.
Do you have a special outfit you wear or packing tips for travel from one climate to another?
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