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Welcome to Her Packing List- your ultimate resource for female packing tips and packing light advice.
You may have arrived at HPL for various reasons so this page should help you to understand all the resources we have available to help you on your trip preparation and packing journey.
Our Signature Packing Class
The best way we help female travelers to have a better travel experience is through our signature packing masterclass, Baggage Freedom Express.
This one-of-a-kind 5-day class teaches you a 4-step method for freeing yourself of excess baggage – so that you can pack for a week in a personal item, feel more prepared than ever before, and unlock more trip joy and freedom.
BFE is for you if…
- You find packing to be an overwhelming experience where you end up packing too much stuff
- You want to streamline your packing but struggle with making it happen
- You simply dream of packing personal-item (or handbag-only) light
If this isn’t for you, or you’re simply not ready for BFE, there are so many other ways we can help you on your packing journey.
Whether you’re looking for packing light tips, pre-made packing lists, or just tips on trip planning, you’ve come to the right place!
We’ve worked hard at curating the following list so that you can more easily find what you’re looking for without ticking through 700+ articles on our site. Enjoy!
How to Pack Light
We specialize at packing light here at Her Packing List. Getting good at packing light comes down to a number of factors including inspiration, tips, and having the right gear and clothing.
Packing Light Resources
3 Steps to Packing Everything You Need & Nothing More
Free
My 8L Wardrobe Visual Guide
Free
Creative Ways to Minimize Your Toiletry & Beauty Kit Handbook
$9
Grab Your ABC’s of Packing Light Workbook
Brooke created a 26-episode video series on YouTube discussing packing light through the lens of a different word from each letter of the alphabet. Explore them all and keep track of the progress with this free workbook.
Popular Packing Light Posts
First Timer's Guide to Traveling Carry-on Only
What to expect when flying without checked baggage for the first time.
Downsizing Stories: Life After Overpacking
Read real stories about women who have overcome their overpacking tendencies to travel lighter and smarter.
How to Pack (Light) for a Year of Travel
A little tweak in thinking will have you packing light for a long trip in no time.
Ultimate Female Guide to Picking a Backpack
Need help with size and features of backpacks and how they work for your trip style? This post will help!
How to Use Packing Cubes & Tame Your Luggage For Good
Everything you need to know about packing cubes – the handy little packing tools that will change the way you pack forever.
The Best Convertible Travel Clothing for Women: Pack Less & Do More
Check out everything from multi-wear dresses to convertible travel pants.
What do I pack for my trip?
After running this site for 14+ years, and dozens of trips myself, I can say in 99% of cases the answer is a resounding: less than you think.
Whether you’ve come to this conclusion yet or not, Her Packing List will probably lead you down that road eventually. Our content is peppered with reminders and inspiration for traveling with less.
How you pack for a trip depends on the destination, the time of year, your activity level and so on. We’ve spent a lot of time acquiring the ultimate packing lists for popular (and not so popular) destinations and activities across the globe. See the master list right here.
Popular Packing List Posts
A Versatile 16L Minimalist Packing List
A look inside the bag of a woman who has packing minimal down to a science.
Ultralight Packing List: 3 Weeks with a 12L Handbag
See how Brooke traveled for 3 entire weeks with nothing but the contents of a messenger bag.
Ultimate Female Packing List for the Camino de Santiago
A detailed packing list for those making the pilgrimage across Spain.
Join our signature masterclass…
And make packing an easier process on every future trip!
Learn how to pack for a week in a personal item, feel Mary Poppins-prepared, and unlock more trip joy and freedom.
How to Plan Your Trip and Travel Well
We delve into a number of female travel topics, everything from traveling solo, staying in hostels or using AirBnb, and just plain telling your family that you want to travel the world. These tips and insights will have you feeling inspired, planning with ease, and traveling more confidently.
Some important sections to check out:
- First Timer’s Guides
- Destination Guides
- Travel Accommodation for Women
- Solo Female Travel Interviews
- Inspirational Travel Books
Popular Trip Planning Posts
How I Gained the Confidence to Travel Alone… to Offbeat Destinations
Brooke's best tip for being a confident traveler, even when you travel to more unique destinations. Great read!
5 Legit, Non-Sucky Ways to Save Money for Travel
Plus 10 more great reminders for having money for travel without hating your life.
Common Travel Scams & How to Avoid Them
No one wants to have the best of experiences ruined by scammers!
There you have it! Have fun browsing the Her Packing List site and do get in touch if you have questions, comments or concerns.