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Welcome to Her Packing List- your ultimate resource for female travel, gear, and packing advice. Whether you’re looking for the best travel gear for your trip, pre-made packing lists, or just tips on packing more organized, you’ve come to the right place! Topped off with female travel stories and trip planning basics, we are literally your one-stop-shop.
You will find 4 main categories on Her Packing List: Travel Gear, Packing Lists, Packing Tips, and Female Travel.
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!
Popular Posts and Series
How to Pack for Anywhere in the World
Over 100 packing lists and guides to various destinations and activities across the globe!
Downsizing Stories: Life After Overpacking
Read real stories about women who have overcome their overpacking tendencies to travel lighter and smarter.
99 Things Every Female Traveler Should Know
From practical travel tips to tips for inner travel peace, the following is a long (very long) list of everything we think a female traveler should know in order to get the most out of a travel experience.
Female Backpack Reviews
We introduce you to some lovely female travelers and the backpack they chose to carry on their adventures
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!
What do I pack for my trip?
After running this site for 8+ 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.
How to Pack Your Bags
Our packing tips section covers the basics of packing with an emphasis on packing light and organized. We even explore some of our packing mistakes to provide more insight on what not to do. Check out this post on common mistakes of first-time backpackers for a quick lesson!
Best Packing Tips Posts
How to Pack for Anywhere in the World
Over 100 packing lists and guides to various destinations and activities across the globe!
How to Pack a Backpack (the right way)
Where you disperse the weight makes a huge difference on how the backpack feels.
How to Choose Your Luggage
The luggage you choose for your trip really sets the tone for what (and how) you pack, how much you pack, and even how you get around from point A to B. If you’re wanting to pack smarter, I can almost guarantee that the biggest game changer is going to start with choosing the right luggage – which is why we set this section apart from the rest of the travel gear. It’s important.
So take your time when choosing your backpack or suitcase. Be sure to read through our many backpack and suitcase reviews on the site, and also try before you buy – if at all possible.
Best Luggage Advice Posts
Ultimate Female Guide to Picking a Backpack
There's more to think about than pretty colors and compartments. This guide provides the steps necessary to find your perfect backpack with the most perfect fit.
The Best Backpacks for Female Travelers
All of our backpack reviews in one place, laid out visually and by size. This post will help you target the information you need to choose the best backpack for you.
How to Choose the Right Travel Gear
When you’re wanting to pack smarter/smaller/lighter, each item you pick for your packing list becomes more important. That can make the packing process feel daunting. Luckily, we have prepared numerous articles discussing the best travel gear – everything from the best travel clothing to electronics.
Best Travel Gear Posts
The Best Travel Pants for Women
We explore the different types of travel pants – from leggings to cargo pants to super luxury Anatomie pants.
The Ultimate Travel Underwear Guide for Women
Everything from quick-drying underwear to the best bras for humid climates.
Top Travel Dresses for Every Trip + How to Pack Them Right
The best travel dresses are comfortable and versatile for layering and making multiple outfits.
The Best Convertible Travel Clothing for Women: Pack Less & Do More
Check out everything from multi-wear dresses to convertible travel pants.
Packing Your Carry-On: The Best Toiletries for Hand Luggage – Solids!
To eliminate leaks and spills in luggage, and to bypass any carry-on liquid restrictions, pack solid toiletries.
Best Travel Towel: We're in Love with Turkish Towels for Travel
They're thin, quick-drying, and big enough to cover your body… and then some! See why we love Turkish towels over traditional pack towels.
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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 Female Travel 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!
How to Use Meetup.com to Meet Locals
Traveling alone doesn't mean you have to be alone the entire time.
There you have it! Have fun browsing the Her Packing List site and do get in touch if you have questions, comments or concerns.