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Packing for Ireland and/or Scotland

8/7/2018

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With each trip we do, I get asked for a packing list especially for those trying to pack light. So I decided to post it here so I can refer to it as needed.
  • Passport.  I have joked that one of these days, I am going to take off with my passport, my bank cards, and my cell phone.  That's it! But for me, those really are my essentials. With that said, make a copy of your passport picture page and your bank cards and keep them somewhere else, such as in another bag, just in case.
  • Electronics. Buses and some hotels will have USB ports for easy charging. Just remember those cables. Other things that will need electric will need a converter and an adapter. Most hotels will have hair dryers, but they usually put them in desk drawers.
  • Old underwear and old clothes. This is a strange one, but bear with me. On trips, I rarely know what clothes guests have on. About 75% of the time, you will have a coat or jacket on. Don't overplan tops. I often take older clothes and underwear on trips and as they get dirty, I leave them behind. I call it "Sacrificing to the Traveling Gods". Then you have more room for those new t-shirts and sweaters. And less laundry when you get home.
  • Plan to wear your heaviest/bulkiest things. Bulky sweater? Wear it. Heavy hiking boots? wear them. This strategy saves space and weight.
  • Rain jacket/3 season jacket with a hood.  This is a MUST. Plan on it being 50 degrees and raining every day. For the most part, all activities will continue as planned regardless of weather.
  • Face clothes or nylon scubbies. Irish and Scottish hotels do not have face clothes.
  • A thermal shirt. Just to have an extra layer, consider packing a thermal shirt. Could also be used as a pajama top.
  • Leggings. These serve much of the same function as the thermal shirt except for the bottom half. They can be worn on their own or under jeans.
  • A scarf. Can be used to dress up and outfit, or for warmth. But if you forget yours, both countries will have plenty available.
  • T-shirts or casual shirts. For 10 day, I usually take 3 short sleeve and 3 long sleeves and either rinse out or use the hotel laundry service if needed.
  • Jeans vs. Khakis. Think about weight and bulk as you plan your pants.
  • Boots/Hiking Shoes.  No matter how cute, stick to rubber soles and water resistant/water proof.
  • Socks. Most likely your feet will get wet. Appropriate socks are important.  
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