What to Pack: 10 Days in Hawaii

I have a confession...I'm a serial over packer. Like I have a serious problem. I don't really mind packing (minus the fact that I ALWAYS feel like I'm forgetting something!) But my strategy for most trips is to just grab whatever looks cute out of my drawers and closet and throw it in a big pile on the bed. But this time around, since I was showcasing my suitcase to the world, I tried to be a bit more strategic about what I was bringing and plan specific outfits for each day based on our itinerary.

Since it is our second time to the islands I had a much better idea of what I would need this time around. As I've mentioned before we are super active on our trips (hiking, biking, snorkeling, etc.) and on our last trip I quickly ran out of active wear. Another lesson learned was how laid back the island life really is. We did go to a few nice dinners and nighttime activites but even at the nicer restaurants you'll blend right in with a sundress and sandals.

Some of our planned activities include:

• Hiking
• Snorkeling
• Golfing
• Sunset boat cruise
• Whale watching boat cruise
• Mountain tubing
• Sightseeing, shopping, dinners, etc.

Another thing to keep in mind is what to actually pack your stuff in. Sadly Southwest (and their two free checked bags) don't fly everywhere we want to go. But my husband and I always try to still save a few bucks when traveling together. On this trip we plan to fit everything into only one checked bag, two carryons and our personal bags which saves a couple hundred dollars in baggage fees. Well, let's get packing!

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Clothes/Accessories 

• 3 tropical sundresses
• 3 rompers (I have a slight obsession)
• 4 pair shorts (2 jean; 1 khaki; 1 coral)
• 2 pair athletic shorts
• 1 pair athletic capris
• 1 pair joggers (this is what I like to fly in)
• 4 athletic topcs
• 2 casual t-shirts
• 3 dressy tops
• 3 tank tops
• Long sleeve pullover (for travel and visiting Haleakala which gets colder)
• One light sweater for evenings
• 1 packing cube of underwear, socks, 3 sports bras, regular bra
• Pasties (ladies if you haven't tried these you're missing out)
• 4 swim suits (2 one piece, 2 bikini)
• 1 jewelry bag 
• Baseball hat
• Fedora
• Beach hat (I have a hat problem okay)

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Shoes

• 1 pair athletic shoes (I usually travel in these because they take up the most room)
• Water shoes
• Hiking sandals
• Sperry's/boat shoes
• 2 pair dressy sandals

Extras/Travel Accessories

• 2 pair sunglasses
• Hiking backpack​
• Beach blanket
• Wine diaper (you know I'm bringing back that Pineapple wine)
• Waterproof phone pouch
• Travel umbrella 
• Fabric headband 
• Running belt
• Maui/Kauai Guidebook​
• Portable car charger (this was a must last time in the rental car)

​Personal Bag

• Small crossbody purse
• Hard copies of all travel documents/itineraries 
• Books/magazines
• Phone charger
• Travel pillow
• Earbuds
• Refillable water bottle 

Toiletries 

• 1 makeup bag
• 1 shower bag (travel size dry shampoo, hairspray, shampoo and conditioner, hair texturizing spray, body wash)
• 1 medicine bag (seasick pills, ibuprofen, tums)
• Hair straightner
• Bugspray
• Sunscreen 
• Bandaids/blister pads

What am I missing? What are your travel must haves? Share with me in the comments below! 

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