What I Packed: Vancouver

Here is my packing list for my trip to Vancouver...

Days: 5
Weather: Winter weather, with temperatures between 32 and 48*F, and a couple days of rain.
Conditions: lots of walking in a city, snowboarding, and a couple bar nights

The items listed below include what I wore on my person during the flight to the destination. Per usual, I packed carry-on only. It was only 5 days, after all!

I only brought a large backpack and a mini backpack purse.

I like to pack my things in smaller bags to make everything more organized. I used my packing cubes again which helped me save on space. Organization is key!

Here is how I split everything up among my backpack and purse.

Backpack Purse:

• movies on USB drives to entertain me on the long flights
• SD card to USB converter (to look at pictures on my tablet)
• 2 pens
• camera and case, with 4 extra batteries and 2 extra memory cards
• reusable shopping bag 
• sunglasses
• mini notepad (with addresses of my friends so I can send postcards)
• lip balm
• Starbucks giftcard (I don't even like Starbucks, but I occasionally get them, and then save them for free eats at the airport)
• reusable earplugs (much more eco-friendly than those disposable ones!)
• solid perfume (great for when you're verging on 5 days without bathing)
• small pill case with prescription meds, vitamins and ibuprofen
• glasses/glasses case
• 2 bandanas (multi-purpose!)
• passport (duh!!!)
• boarding passes
• the usuals (phone, wallet, keys)

On My Person:

• waterproof winter coat (similar)
• flannel scarf (similar)
• thin puffer coat
• two wool neck gaiters (stuffed into coat pockets)
• fleece-lined velvet gloves (stuffed into coat pockets)
• Timberland hiking boots (Similar)
• longsleeve thermal shirt (similar)
• black skinny jeans
• thermal leggings
• 1 pair of wool socks
• 1 pairs of sock liners (similar)
• 1 pair underwear
• bra
• compass (clipped onto hairtie) --Shoutout again to Nicolette for the most-used birthday present ever! THANKS!

Carry-On Backpack:

Exterior backpack clips:

• compact water bottle, clipped to the outside*
• spare carabiner clip
• cute little luggage lock

Main and side compartments:

• kleenex* 
• chelsea boots for going out (similar)
• deck of cards 
• umbrella
• cookies (a gift for Tom)
• 3 extra ziploc quart size bags
• extra pair of sunglasses (If mine break, I don't wanna buy more if I have a spare)
• plastic bag for dirty laundry
• Soft fabric cosmetic bag with zipper used for snacks: dark chocolate, almonds and tea
• Chrysalis Cardi, rolled up in the back zipper compartment
• over-the-ear headphones with microphone ($5 bin at Target)

"Clothing" Packing Cube

• 3 pairs of socks
• 5 pairs of underwear (no fancy "travel underwear" necessary, just go to the 5 for $25 at Victoria's Secret and pick out mesh, lace, or a quick dry Nylon blend, since you'll be doing hand-wash)
• 2 bralettes (the packable solution to a regular bra)
• bikini (always. you just never ever know)
• fleece-lined tights (similar)
• short sleeve dress shirt
• long sleeve cotton shirt
• pajama pants
• thermal tank (for a sleep shirt, or for accidental extra layering when you don't have time to take it off)
• sash for Chrysalis Cardi

"Practical" Items Packing Cube:

• gorilla pod tripod*
• camera battery charger
• tablet charger*
• earbuds*
• phone charger
• camera to USB cord (in case my SD card reader fails me)
• running belt to use as money belt (go to the $5 bin at Target for a knockoff)
• small purse for going out at night
• dress pants/leggings
• cashmere cardigan (for dressy and warm layering)
• kimono cardigan
• dress
• extra packing cube (in case I needed it)
• toiletry bag (see below)

Toiletry Bag:

• pocket flashlight* (great for when you need to pack in the wee hours)
• mini deodorant
• extra contacts case and pair of contacts
• cornstarch (multi-use: as dry shampoo, or as baby powder)
• sunscreen stick
• floss (in a pinch can be used as sewing thread!)
• moleskin and bandaids
• compressed towels (you never know when you may need them, and they're especially handy for heavy makeup removal)
• hairclip
• barrette
• bar soap in a small mint tin
• small jewelry pouch: hoop earrings, dangly earrings, 1 pair of studs, one short necklace
• lipstick and lip liner
• brown eye pencil
• eye shadow and brush
• mascara
• chapstick
• Melatonin tablets (Talk to your doctor. I got them in case I needed to get my body on the right sleep schedule.)
• Ciproflaxin, aka anti-diarrhea medication. (I got prescribed these before Central Asia and I've never had to use them. But the moment you don't have them when you need them...that would be a problem.) 
• eye mask
• shower cap
• wide tooth comb
• compact hair brush (similar)
• compact travel towel
• DIY sewing kit
• extra pill case with additional prescription meds, vitamins, ibuprofen, and antihistamines

Ziploc Quart-size bag of liquids:

• artificial tears/eyedrops
• liquid peppermint castile soap (it's body wash, toothpaste, laundry detergent, deodorant...ALL IN ONE)
• contacts case
• mini conditioner (I have purple hair...I gotta use fancy stuff to keep it lookin' good!)
• contact solution
• toothbrush
• liquid makeup
• sunscreen (it's just sunscreen, but also works as hand lotion or face lotion)
• homemade cream (it's face cream, makeup remover, hand cream, and lip balm ALL IN ONE)
• hand warmers

Backpack back flat pocket:

• Bust magazine
• notebook
• tablet computer* -- on it, a couple movies, all my hostel information, saved maps of the area, transit directions and itineraries for travel

Poly file envelope (it doesn't rip even after heavy use)

• small envelope for receipts
• 1 photocopy front/back of each: driver's license, debit cards, credit cards, health insurance card
• 2 extra passport photos (you never know when you may need them)
• photocopy of passport (always carry one on you in case the real thing gets stolen)
• train ticket
• maps (I put them in this folder as I accumulate them)

*Upon arriving at my destination, I transferred these items to my daypack/backpack purse or on my person to carry around with me all day.