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One of Travel Fashion Girl’s readers recently emailed me for help with a complicated travel itinerary. Read on and find out how to pack for two vastly different destinations using just one suitcase!
Travel Fashion Help!
Reader asks:
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Hi Alex, I need your help.
I’ll be going on my honeymoon in December to Melbourne for 5 days then Tasmania for 5 days. We plan to have a more luxurious time in Melbourne (staying at a 5-star hotel) and going to nice restaurants. However, once we get to Tasmania, we will be doing a lot more outdoor activities and staying in cabins.
I will be working out every day. I’d like to fit everything in a carry-on and plan efficiently. Could you provide some insight on what to pack?
Thanks!
Packing for Two Destinations in One Bag
TFG Says:
The good news is that you’re traveling in summer and won’t need bulky layers. I would basically create two mini capsule wardrobes: one for Melbourne with dressier clothing to enjoy your 5 star experience and a second for Tasmania’s outdoor activities.
Learn about creating a capsule wardrobe and follow these universal packing lists as guidelines.
Tux Skort Romper | High Neck Shift Dress | Tank Dress | Silk Front Tank | Faux Wrap Shirttail Blouse | Legging Jeans
Melbourne: dressier clothing
An easy way to pack for summer travel is to pack only dresses – one for each day of the week so you would either pack 5, one per day or more depending on your evening plans in Melbourne. Using the Minimalista packing list as a guide, the above example is a little variety.
Pants | Scoop Tank | Half Zip Top | Tights
Tasmania: for outdoor activities
For the second half of your trip in Tasmania, if you choose the right clothing for the outdoor part of your trip, you can also use the same items for working out every day.
Since you will be doing outdoor activities you need to pack clothing that is lightweight, breathable, and dries quickly. This type of clothing should be either fitness wear or clothing from outdoor brands.
This is for several reasons:
- It will be hot during the time of year you’ll be traveling so you want to stay cool
- This type of clothing can be used for both outdoor activities and working out
- You will need to do laundry and want your clothing to dry quickly
If you were to pack 5 outdoor type outfits for Tasmania, would you be able to use the same items for your workouts? Would you be willing to do a load of laundry or hand-washing on your trip if needed?
Pack your Clothes
First pack your Melbourne Capsule Wardrobe, then pack your Tasmania Clothing, and then see how much space you have left to take work out clothing.
- If you don’t have much space then use as much of the Tasmania clothing to work out and plan to do laundry more than you might like.
- If you have plenty of space then pack as much workout clothing that fits and you may not even need to do laundry.
Here are some tips on how to efficiently organize your clothing.
Keep in Mind
Also, one thing to keep in mind is that many times people are highly optimistic about their fitness goals while on a trip.
- Is it possible that the outdoor activities you’ll do in Tasmania would ease the need to workout the second half of your trip?
- Is it possible that you might enjoy Melbourne too much too sneak in your daily workouts?
- Is there any way that your Honeymoon may encourage you to spend more time with the new hubby and less time on the treadmill?
Also, consider what type of workout you like to do as this may require more or less clothing. Yoga if practiced indoors, for example, can be done with small shorts and sports bra – very little clothing needed and no extra shoes. If you’re a runner, plan to use the same shoes to work out as for your outdoor activities in Tasmania.
The main thing to help you fit your belongings into a carry-on bag is packing cubes. Please watch this video tutorial to learn how.
Enjoy your honeymoon!
Got any tips to add? Share in the comments!
For more packing tips, please read:
- Just Booked a Trip? This is How to Start Packing for Vacation
- Packing Hacks: One Trick to Instantly Downsize Your Luggage
- 10 Questions Savvy Travelers Ask Themselves when Packing
- First Class Luxury on a Coach Budget: 10 Essentials
I would add that while both Melbourne and Tasmania should be hot in December – they might not be, especially in any higher country, so don’t forget a warmer top and rainjacket for colder weather and a good sunhat, glasses and sunglasses, and really good walking shoes. I hope your correspondent had a great time.
Thanks for the tip!
Just for the record, summer in Tasmania isn’t that hot. And if you do any hiking in the mountains it could get downright cold. Melbourne is known for it’s variable weather “if you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes, it’ll have changed!”. It is reliably unreliable. It can be 40C or 15C mid summer. Definitely pack a blazer for cool evenings and planes. Also, depending on how the traveller is getting from Melbourne to Tasmania, be aware that most of our airline carry on restrictions are much tighter than the US. Bags max 7kg usually and can often be enforced. Qantas is the only one that is reasonably generous with 2 bags allowed.
Hi Ellie, thanks for the tips!
My biggest tip would be to not assume it will be warm. While Melbourne can reach 40c in summer it is also known as a four seasons in one say kind of place. But you will definitely need a warm jacket for Tasmania. I have camped in Tassie in summer and needed to wear every item of clothing at night to stay warm. My friend who is staying with me from Tasmanian at the moment also highly seconds this suggestion. Another tip is don’t forget the sunscreen in Tasmanian, even on an overcast day. The hole in the ozone layer lies over this area and UV rays are very strong. Have a wonderful trip, enjoy the coffee in Melbourne and fresh air and blueberries in Tas.
Hi Bonnie, great addition! Thank you 🙂