Hello everyone, I hope you’re having a lovely morning, afternoon, or evening! For nine years now, I’ve been going on a short-term mission trip where we travel by car, so I like to think I’ve got it down. I’m also a neat-freak so that sort of helps things. In this post, I’ll be showing you (by pictures and words) how I pack all my stuff. Enjoy!
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>> My Packing List <<
Clothes
- hoodie
- work shirts
- casual shirts
- work pants
- shorts
- one-pieces
- bras
- underwear
- work socks
- casual socks
- pajamas
- swimsuit
- belt
- outfit bags
- laundry bags
In Toiletry Bag
- shampoo
- conditioner
- body wash
- scrubby
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- floss
- retainers
- cleanser
- moisturizer
- face towel
- hair towel
- full-size towels
- wide-tooth comb
- brush
- rat-tail comb
- coil scrunchies
- scrunchies
- hair ties
- hair elastics
- bandanas
- mini mirror
- deodorant
Miscellaneous
- phone
- camera
- chargers
- pillow
- sleeping bag
- fitted sheet
- water bottles
- sunglasses
- hat
- vitamins/meds
- essential oils
- books
- bible
- pencil pouch
- journals
- wallet
- command clips
- manicure kit
- car sickness stuff
- camping chair
- extra lip balm
Shoes
- work boots
- sneakers
- slip-ons
- other
psst… click here for my basic packing template!
>> The Packing Essentials <<
Some have already been listed in the packing list above, but this is the full list of suitcases/bags/etc. I pack with, as well as links to what I use:
- Suitcase (for almost everything)
- Backpack (for anything I may need in the car, on the way)
- Toiletry Bag (for toiletries, hair stuff, etc.)
- Outfit Bags (for organizing outfits & clothing pieces in my suitcase)
- Laundry Bags (for clothes after I’ve worn them)
- Big Trash Bag (to put my laundry bag in for the trip back)
>> Inside The Suitcase <<
This is everything I pack inside my suitcase and how/where I pack them:
These are all the outfits I’m bringing on the trip. I lay them out together and then (as you can already see) I pack them up together. I put my work clothes (upper row) into skivvy rolls and my casual clothes (bottom row) into these nice cotton bags (linked above!)
psst… click here for a great tutorial on how to pack an outfit into a skivvy roll!
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Here are some of my “extra” pieces. I have a whole extra outfit (top, bottoms, socks) as well as a hoodie in case it gets cold, a belt, and a baseball cap.
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This is everything else that will be going into my suitcase after I pack the clothing.
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- work boots (underneath)
- all outfits (work and casual)
- hoodie
- belt (underneath)
- hat
- pajamas (underneath)
- slip-on shoes
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- Bible journaling journal
- extra book
- deodorant
- work gloves
- tape measure
- flashlights
- utility knife
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- sleeping bag
- sunscreens
- pillow
- extra water bottle
- fitted sheet
- laundry bag (underneath)
- drawstring (underneath)
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- phone charging cord
- Fitbit charging cord
- charging port
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- command clips & tape (underneath)
- medication organizer
>> Inside The Toiletry Bag <<
This is everything I pack inside my toiletry bag and how/where I pack them:
This is everything that will be going in the toiletry bag. That big black bag toward the bottom right is my skincare bag which contains all my skincare stuff, toothpaste & floss, and other miscellaneous things like that. I use this every day and just grab it and pack the whole thing in my toiletry bag when going on trips!
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- full-size towel
- hair towel
- face towel
- banandas
- skincare bag
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- extra tissues
- coil scrunchie
- mini mirror
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- toothbrush
- scrubby
- shampoo
- conditioner
- body wash
- brush
- rat tail comb
- wide tooth comb
>> Inside The “Carry-On” <<
This is everything I pack inside my “carry-on” and how/where I pack them:
This is everything that will be going in my “carry-on” backpack.
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- tissues
- carabiner with extra hair ties/elastics/etc.
- extra coil scrunchie
- extra scrunchie
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- headache essential oil blend
- bug bite relief essential oil blend
- peppermint (diluted)
- extra pencil
- extra pen
- sleep essential oil blend
- fragrance essential oil blend
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- hand sanitizer
- extra lip balm
- a bunch of bubbles that I’ve somehow accumulated and think would be fun to bring
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- sunglasses & case
- prescription glasses case
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- my current read (Get Out Of Your Head by Jennie Allen)
- my “everything journal“
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- travel journal
- bible
- pencil pouch
- wallet (in left mesh pocket)
- manicure kit (in right mesh pocket)
- pads (in right mesh pocket)
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- extra necklace
- lemon hard candies
- some random lollipops (underneath)
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- water bottle
- neck pillow (just out of frame above backpack)
>> Other Items <<
I also bring my ukulele (in its case) as well as my camera bag. This year, I’m not bringing my camera since I still need a new SD card, but I’ve got my ukulele!
There you go! I hope you found this post helpful and/or useful. Feel free to leave any of your favorite packing tips in the comments below.
Have you ever been on a mission trip?
Do you prefer traveling by car or by plane?
I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day or night. Keep on loving others and seeking the Lord!
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