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Field note 06

Week-long packing list

Seven days, one bag if you want it — laundry math instead of “40 must-haves.”

Method on this page. List built from laundry cadence and carry-on volume. Gear links only to existing plates.

A week is a laundry problem wearing a backpack. Either you wash mid-trip or you bring a cube you will resent.

The list

  • Bag — 35–45 L if you are one-bagging. Start at carry-on backpacks.
  • Cubes — one clothes cube, one dirty/isolate cube. See packing cubes.
  • Clothes — 4–5 shirts, 2 trousers or skirts, 7 underwear, 5–6 socks, one knit, one shell.
  • Shoes — wear the heavy pair; pack the light pair only if the trip needs it.
  • Toiletries — full 100 ml kit; do not discover liquids rules at the tray.
  • Power — adapter + bank from adapters.
  • Water — empty bottle through security; see hydration.

This is a field list, not a shop. Swap fabrics for climate; do not add mystery gadgets.