Clothing for a week with two trips
Short answer: Two trips in the same week mean packing twice, changing climate twice and very little time to wash in between. Choose clothes that work in both places, and pack one set that you can reuse.
One packing list for both trips
When you travel twice in a week, it is tempting to pack two separate suitcases. That is rarely necessary. Make one basic pack instead that can be used in both places, and add a few things that suit the specific place and weather. Then you avoid repacking completely between the trips, and you save time on unpacking and packing again. Think in capsules: a few things that can be combined.
A sweatshirt for both flight and evening
A sweatshirt is a garment that can be used on the plane, at the hotel and on a cool evening. See bamboo sweatshirt for women. Choose a neutral colour that goes with most things, and a fit that does not pull across the shoulders, so you sit comfortably for many hours. It can be folded or rolled in the suitcase and takes up less room than you would think, and it can also serve as a pillow on the plane.
T-shirts that can be washed and dry quickly
Pack three or four T-shirts that you can wash in the sink if necessary. See bamboo T-shirt for women. Choose neutral colours that can be combined with trousers, skirt and shorts. Avoid prints that only go with one thing. Roll them in the suitcase so they crease less, and keep one extra in your hand luggage in case the suitcase should be delayed.
Tops for the evenings
If you are going to dinners or meetings on the trips, a smart top is a good addition. See bamboo tops for women. It can be worn alone or under a cardigan, and it takes up almost no room in the suitcase. Choose one with a simple neckline and a plain surface, so it can be combined with different trousers and skirts, and so it looks tidy in photos and on video.
The gap between the trips
The day you are home between the trips is the packing day. Empty the suitcase and sort the clothes into clean and worn. Wash what needs washing straight away and hang it up to dry. Keep a list so you do not forget to swap things, for example a thicker jumper for a cold destination or light things for a warm one. Check the weather forecast for the next trip before you pack.
Care and drying on the move
Viscose from bamboo can be washed at 30 to 40 degrees without fabric softener. On the trip you can rinse single items in the sink with lukewarm water and mild soap, press the water out in a towel and hang them to dry with air around them. Do not dry the clothes directly on a hot radiator. When you get home, wash everything and let it dry flat or on a hanger, so it is ready for the next trip.
Frequently asked questions
Should I pack two suitcases for two trips
That is rarely necessary. Make one basic pack and add a few things that suit each place.
How do I get clothes washed between the trips
Wash as soon as you get home and hang them up to dry with air around them. Thin fabrics often dry overnight.
What should always go in the hand luggage
A change of clothes, socks, underwear, a thin jumper and important things such as medicine and papers.
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