The clothing rule of 5
- 5 shirts (mix short and long sleeve)
- 2 pairs of pants + 1 pair of shorts
- 5 pairs socks + 5 underwear
- 1 layer (light fleece or button-down)
- 1 pair versatile shoes worn, sandals packed
Electronics
- Laptop or tablet in a slim sleeve
- Phone + one power bank
- Single multi-country adapter
- Cable per device - no more
- Noise-cancelling headphones
Liquids (3-1-1 compliant)
- Toothpaste, deodorant (solid preferred), sunscreen - all ≤100ml
- One clear zip bag, always in an outer pocket
- Prescription medications in original containers
Documents
- Passport in a slim wallet
- Second form of ID (separate pocket)
- Two payment cards (different networks)
- Emergency cash in USD or EUR