Summer is in full swing! We’re all making the most of it, which often means getting away for a vacation. Whether it be for a day trip, a weekend, or an extended holiday, it involves packing! Here are my top tips for packing for hot weather travel. I linked to my other packing posts at the bottom!

Check the Weather, Always

• Plan for heat, but still bring a layer for cool nights.

  • Just one jacket, sweatshirt, or sweater can make the difference between enjoying your night and being chilly!

  • Pick something you love, that is versatile, and/or is really comfortable.

• If there’s any potential rain in the forecast, bring a layer or umbrella suitable.

  • A rain slicker or umbrella are good to have, just in case. Having one with you might even ward off the weather!

Comfort Over Flash

• Be cute without getting sunburn, chafing, or blisters.

• Materials that are best for staying cool: cotton, linen, and other natural fibers.

• Wear shoes you know don’t bother your feet.

  • Or pack bandaids and blister block!

Plan 2-3 Outfits… Per Day

• Is it silly to pack three outfits per day? Maybe! Why would I recommend doing that?

  • The outfits would be for day, swim/activity, and dinner/evening.

  • Depending on your itinerary, you might know days that you will and won’t need extra outfits, but it’s nice to be prepared.

  • I like to have clothes to change into in case an outfit gets sweaty, dirty, perhaps splashed on a water ride,

• Pack mix and match outfits so you can switch things around with your mood!

  • It’s easy to select these pieces when you use a capsule wardrobe!

• If swimming is a possibility, bring some options - you don’t want to miss out on swimming because you don’t have a suit with you, and buying might not be an option (and do you really want to if you don’t have to?).

Check out my other packing tips posts here!