became necessary when i realized i forgot how to pack for 6-week long trips to the other side of the world... wow, the pandemic does things to you... i can’t wait but i also need to remember this next time

I'M BACK Y'ALL THE YEAR AFTERWARD

organization

• one larger backpack for some of this
• smaller backpack for outings
• suitcase for clothing, larger items
• bag for bedding

care essentials

• week’s-worth of clothing
  • according to weather
  • 2x+ sweatshirts, jacket (just in case, even in summer)
  • 7 shirts
  • 7 shorts/pants
  • 10+ pairs of socks
  • 10+ sets of intimates
  • a few sets of formal clothing, if applicable
  • pajamas!!
• laundry materials
  • quarters as payment (for laundry services), if applicable
  • laundry detergent (pods, etc)
  • dirty laundry bag
• other accessories
  • hair ties
  • hair pins
  • pins for clothing
  • jewelry
  • watch
  • GLASSES
  • sunglasses
• shoes
  • sneakers
  • sandals if applicable
  • 拖鞋
  • boots
  • formal wear
  • running shoes
• other clothing
  • swimwear if applicable
  • hats
  • scarf if applicable
• creams and other skincare
  • body cream/moisturizer
  • lip balm
  • sunscreen
  • makeup, if applicable
• toiletries
  • shampoo
  • conditioner
  • body wash
  • hand soap!!!!
  • face washing cream
  • all of the above: only if not going on a chinese plane smh
• bathing/drying towel
• hairbrush
• teeth care
  • floss
  • toothbrush
  • toothpaste, if applicable
  • cup, if applicable
• personal essentials
  • retainer
  • medications
  • eye drops
  • wipes for glasses
  • feminine products (heavy & light)
  • medication toothpaste
• first aid kit
  • tissues (portable/mini)
  • swabs
  • band-aids
  • wipes (for glasses or in general)

room needs

• bedding
  • fitted sheets
  • flat sheet
  • pillow case
  • pillow, if applicable
  • blanket(s)
• nightlight
• fan or AC
• hair blow dryer

important

• wallet
  • converted money if applicable
• documents
  • passport & visa
  • travel insurance
  • tickets
• government-issued photo ID (above)
• any required documentation for program

extra essentials

• food for the trip
  • mints or caramel candies
• water bottle
• gum/mints for the plane
• trash bag(s) - multiple
  • especially if to JP

hobbyist

• chargers for electronics
  • adaptors & converters, if applicable
  • 充电宝, if applicable
• electronics
  • laptop/computer
  • phone
  • ipad or tablet(s)
  • camera, if applicable
  • airpods
  • earbuds
  • earbuds extension cord
  • HEADPHONES for the plane
  • kindle, if applicable
• laptop sleeve/case
• stationery
  • notebook (2)
  • pencil case
• cute things
  • nuis/plushies

school/work

• summer reading
• other books
• self-study textbooks
• downloaded fics and/or books