Packing for a train trip: the main bag and the seat bag
On a train you carry every bag yourself. How to size the main bag for the luggage rack, what to keep in a seat bag, and what to add for overnight journeys.
Packing notes for different kinds of trips
The homepage lists cover the usual trips. These articles go further into one situation at a time: a train journey, a day on the trail, a weekend bag, the car boot.
One master packing list, plus add-ons for each kind of trip
Keep one short master list of things you take everywhere, then paste in add-on lists for flying, cold weather, swimming, work or hiking. How to set it up.
A day-pack list for a single day on the trail
What to carry on a day hike whatever the forecast, what to wear instead of pack, seasonal add-ons for cold, heat and rain, and checks before you set off.
Packing one bag for a city weekend
Two or three nights in a city fit in a cabin case or small backpack. How to pick the bag, count clothes by day, gather small items and leave space to spare.
How to choose a suitcase size for your trip
Laundry, weather, how often you move and any special gear decide the bag size more than the number of nights. A rough guide by trip and a quick test pack.
Packing the car for a road trip
Check the car before you load it, keep a cabin bag within reach, pack the boot so the first night's bag comes out alone, and add winter items for snow.
Start the list for your next trip
Enter where you are going and for how long, and PackPoint suggests a first draft. Check prices and supported devices on the official site.
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