On trips, I’m a notorious over-packer. I love to over-prepare and dream up all sorts of situations I could find myself in:
What if I’m invited to a fancy beachside restaurant by a vacationing investment banker?
What if I’m working in a cafe then want to head to the jungle for ziplining?
What if there’s a chilly night that’s not technically chilly but I’ll be cold because I’m so used to the hot weather by then?

Domestically and on road trips, this habit is passable; if I stuffed a few unworn outfits into my carryon on a weekend getaway, it’s not a big deal. Internationally, it’s harder to get away with. Two summers ago, on a 6-week long trip to Spain and Turkey, I packed five pairs of shoes into my suitcase, including a pair of wedges. I wore two of them (not the wedges). I had to send my wedges–along with a couple skirts, a dress, and one of two jackets I brought–back home, which set me back a pretty Euro.  I was a little better in November for my 12-day Costa Rica trip, when I limited myself to one backpack. Cut to now, when I’m preparing for a trip that will last at least three months. I am driving myself insane.
True to Virgo form, I gathered various packing lists from various sources, and came up with my own:
Tops

• Long-sleeve shirt
• Light-weight hoodie
• Light-weight button-down
• Camis (2)
• Basic tanks (2)
• “Nicer” tanks (2)

Bottoms

• Jean shorts
• Cargo crops
• Jersey shorts
• Convertible dress
• Non-yoga leggings

Beach

• Rashguard
• Swimsuits (2)
• Sarong

Yoga Ish

• Travel mat
• Towel (for beach/shower/yoga use)
• Yoga leggings
• Yoga capris (2)
• Yoga tops (2)

Unmentionables

• Bra (2)
• Underwear (7)
• Socks (3 pair)
• Long, light PJ pants
• Shampoo bar
• Lotion bar
• Diva Cup
• Toothbrush
• Tongue Scraper
• Makeup/moisturizer

Shoes

• Flip flops
• Hiking sandals
• Sneaks
• Strappy sandals

Wellness!

• Probiotics
• Triphala
• Cranberry Extract
• Echinacea
• Tea tree oil

Tech

• Laptop
• Phone (doubling as my camera)

Misc

• Water bottle
• Umbrella
• Journal/Pens
• Flashlight
• Book

I know, I know: Everyone says to take what you’re packing and put half back in your closet. Screw that, this is as bare bones as I get. I did a pretty good job, no? Anything I missed that I should include? Or something I should definitely leave out?