This blog was written by Aimee Weyenberg, a seasoned Global Adventures traveler! She has attended two Global Adventures trips (so far!) and plans to continue!
It's Time to Pack!
You’ve hit the register button!! Iceland! Costa Rica! Japan! New Zealand! Drag out the suitcase, it’s time to pack!
Packing for a Global Adventure vacations doesn’t have to be stressful if you follow these tips for packing light. You really need less than you think. For my Global Adventure vacation, I carefully packed a 20" carry-on (42L) and the day bag provided by Vacation Races with my essential items for traveling. Here's a breakdown of what and how I packed. Surprisingly, even with all the items I brought, I still didn't need everything!
Carry-on Luggage
Race Gear
I start with my running gear because, well, we’re going on a running trip. For warmer climate trips, I pack three running shorts, four short sleeve shirts/tank tops, three sports bras, one pair of leggings, one long sleeve top, and a cooling towel.
For cooler weather trips, I pack three leggings, the same number of short-sleeve tops and sports bras, one pair of running shorts, two long-sleeve shirts, and two base-layer tops.
I always bring two pairs of socks and one pair of underwear for each day of the trip. I pack one pair of trail shoes into my carry-on with my wet bag, my laundry bag, and 4-5 Ziplock bags.
If you like lists more than reading, here is a quick overview of the race gear that I pack.
- 3-4 bottoms (shorts or leggings depending on climate)
- 4 short sleeve tops
- 1-2 long sleeve tops
- 3 sports bras
- 2 base-layer tops (for cooler climates only)
- Cooling towel (for warmer climates only)
Tip: Roll your clothes
I roll all of my running clothes and pack them into a travel cube to save space.
I start with my running gear because, well, we’re going on a running trip. For warmer climate trips, I pack three running shorts, four short sleeve shirts/tank tops, three sports bras, one pair of leggings, one long sleeve top, and a cooling towel.
For cooler weather trips, I pack three leggings, the same number of short-sleeve tops and sports bras, one pair of running shorts, two long-sleeve shirts, and two base-layer tops.
I always bring two pairs of socks and one pair of underwear for each day of the trip. I pack one pair of trail shoes into my carry-on with my wet bag, my laundry bag, and 4-5 Ziplock bags.
If you like lists more than reading, here is a quick overview of the race gear that I pack.
- 3-4 bottoms (shorts or leggings depending on climate)
- 4 short sleeve tops
- 1-2 long sleeve tops
- 3 sports bras
- 2 base-layer tops (for cooler climates only)
- Cooling towel (for warmer climates only)
Tip: Roll your clothes
I roll all of my running clothes and pack them into a travel cube to save space.
I start with my running gear because, well, we’re going on a running trip. For warmer climate trips, I pack three running shorts, four short sleeve shirts/tank tops, three sports bras, one pair of leggings, one long sleeve top, and a cooling towel.
For cooler weather trips, I pack three leggings, the same number of short-sleeve tops and sports bras, one pair of running shorts, two long-sleeve shirts, and two base-layer tops.
I always bring two pairs of socks and one pair of underwear for each day of the trip. I pack one pair of trail shoes into my carry-on with my wet bag, my laundry bag, and 4-5 Ziplock bags.
If you like lists more than reading, here is a quick overview of the race gear that I pack.
- 3-4 bottoms (shorts or leggings depending on climate)
- 4 short sleeve tops
- 1-2 long sleeve tops
- 3 sports bras
- 2 base-layer tops (for cooler climates only)
- Cooling towel (for warmer climates only)
Tip: Roll your clothes
I roll all of my running clothes and pack them into a travel cube to save space.
Packing light for a Global Adventure is not only a practical choice but also a liberating experience. By carefully considering your needs and prioritizing essentials, you can eliminate unnecessary items and embrace the freedom of traveling light. Remember to invest in versatile, lightweight gear and clothing, utilize packing cubes and compression bags, and make use of technology to reduce your physical load.
So, the next time you embark on a Global Adventure, challenge yourself to pack light and embrace the simplicity it brings!