Packing List Calculator
How many outfits, and will they fit in the bag?
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ⓘ Live results
Results
- Tops
- 8
- Bottoms
- 4
- Underwear
- 8
- Socks
- 7
- Layers / jackets
- 2
- Shoes
- 3
- Estimated bag weight
- 11.3 kg of a 23 kg limit
- Verdict
- Fits your allowance
Quick answer
Pack for the laundry cycle, not the trip: outfits needed = days between washes + 2 spares, whatever the total trip length.
Items = min(trip days, wash cycle) + spares
How to use the Packing List Calculator
- 1Enter the trip length and how often you can do laundry.
- 2Pick the climate you are heading to.
- 3Add any formal occasions that need an extra outfit and shoes.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Trip length12 days
- Days between laundry6 days
- ClimateMild
- Formal or evening occasions2
- Bag weight limit23 kg
Results
- Tops8
- Bottoms4
- Underwear8
- Socks7
- Layers / jackets2
- Shoes3
- Estimated bag weight11.3 kg of a 23 kg limit
- VerdictFits your allowance
Frequently asked questions
How do I pack for two weeks in a carry-on?
Plan one wash mid-trip. Six tops, three bottoms and merino layers cover fourteen days easily and keep you under 10 kg.
What weighs the most?
Shoes and outer layers. Wear the heaviest pair and the bulkiest jacket on the plane and your checked weight drops by 2–3 kg instantly.
About this calculator
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