![]() It was great to just refill with whatever clean-ish water was available and be good to go. Plus, I just loathe using single-use plastic water bottles. ![]() For Mexico especially, having the LifeStraw water bottle was SO HANDY since you can't drink the tapwater, and bottled water costs $$ everywhere you go.Often we were swapping back and forth so much that it really did come in handy to have both wet & dry bags with us. When we were done, the wet swimsuits and/or water shoes would go into the waterproof bag and get sealed away for the rest of the day. When we came to the wet part, our dry clothes would go in the stuff sack. Those excursions usually involved swimming (cenotes, snorkeling, etc.) and so we'd both carry one small compression/stuff sack and one waterproof plastic bag in our own backpacks.We liked ours so much on the last trip that we bought a second for this trip so we could both have one! They got packed away for flights and major travel but popped out and became our main tote bag for the day during long excursions. OK, here are some notes and takeaways from this setup in no particular order. I'd like to change this because when I solo travel, it's harder to incorporate that into my bag! That bag never fits in my carryon, so it always goes in his. I won't list my husband's full packing setup, mostly because I don't really KNOW all that he packed, but it is worth noting that he carries a smaller size packing cube filled with quart-sized plastic ziploc bags for all of our toiletries and liquids. plastic ziplock with a few flat laundry sheets so we could do laundry when/if needed.waterproof pouch for phone (did NOT use).plastic zipper bag for toting wet clothes back from excursions.compression bag for toting clean clothes to excursions.my own version of the Hikpro packable bag.2 pairs swim goggles (this was a just-in-case thing that we did not use). ![]() 1 small (4"圆"x3") soft side pouch for makeup.1 pair cute wedge sandals for date night outfit.1 pair walking-around sandals ( Teva Verra). ![]() 2 swim short bottoms (note: this sounds like overkill, but I did use them all - see notes below).One small size packing cube for swim gear:.1 regular underwire bra (for nicer dinners/locations).10 pair undies (one for each day + fresh for after water activities).One small size packing cube for undies & pjs:.1 pair biker shorts for under dresses (required, thx chub rub).2 lightweight travel dresses (one Old Navy, one Eddie Bauer).One medium size packing cube filled with day clothes:.packed in luggage on the way down, but filled on the way back with various souvenirs and two sun hats acquired during the trip.Secondary/Plane bag: Hikpro packable backpack.carried his clothes (not listed here), his shoes, and our shared toiletries/liquids bag.Remained unpacked and unused otherwise, as the foldable backpack came into play. carried water filter bottle ( Lifestraw), wallet with passport, "oh shit" pouch, scarf, book, and tech bag during flights.Secondary/Plane bag: Tom Bihn Co-pilot underseat bag.organized with assorted mesh zip-up packing cubes.carried my clothes, shoes, and assorted accessories - full list below.Primary bag: Samsonite Eco-Nu soft-sided carryon spinner (no longer available).What would you trim down? What adjustments would you have for colder weather climates? Notes appreciated! Next trip, my goal is to drop down to only needing the two carryons by reducing the density so that we don't HAVE to use the personal item bags. This system breaks down when bulkier cold-weather clothes are needed! On one hand, the packing list worked, and I used almost everything I brought! On the other, it was a TROPICAL vacation so clothing could be very small and compact. I tried to get down to one bag each, but couldn't quite get there! Between my husband and I, we ended the trip with two roller board (carry-on) bags plus one personal item bag each, all pretty full. I just got back from 8 days/7 nights in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico.
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