I have a tendency to overpack and I know I am not the only one!  It is so easy to want to bring everything we own (especially our clothes, ladies), but you will regret it when you are trying to roll an ultra heavy full size suitcase through cobblestone streets.  I know because I have done this more times than I can count on one hand!  To help, I put together a list of essentials I must have on each trip.

The key to a successful trip is to invest in high quality, durable, lightweight and easily packable items.  I may love that new sweater I just bought, but then I ask myself – is it necessary?  Even better – is it too heavy?  Believe it or not, clothes can be too heavy!

Even though it will cost more, high quality gear is essential for a successful trip.  The last thing I want is to lose a wheel on my suitcase while I am rushing for a flight or my charging cord to stop working when I am far away from home and don’t have access to Amazon Prime!

I learned the hard way that replacing cheap suitcases and electronics constantly is going to cost me more in the long run.

Here is a list of gear of my must haves, but keep in mind that not everything is necessary for every trip of type or traveler.

Use this guide to determine what you need at the very most and eliminate from it to create your packing list.

Below you’ll find my travel packing guide!