Packing For A Week in Scotland

I've talked about packing before, especially early on in this blog, but I want to re-approach it for the novice packer, I often still feel like her these days.

But I'm experienced now! I know things! So I'm going to try to apply them to a friend (Shar) who is coming to visit for a week.

This is Shar! Say hi!

Sharlini is one of those friends I've often tested my adventures on. Back home I took her kayak, canoeing, hiking, driving (for her first time) and horse back riding. We're doing a bunch of things, some I've done and some I haven't but it will be adventurous, more diverse than your average bus tour. We're going camping/bothying on the west coast, Glen Coe and the Lost valley (AT LONG LAST) and we are hitting up Edinburgh!

We'll be busy, doing a lot of different things with in those days. It won't be just the bus tour sort of thing. We'll be hitting the hills and for that we need a bit of out door friendly clothes. WARNING: Mountains are no place for ballet flats. So I thought to give a helpful guide so she doesn't travel like I did the first time.

Most international flights let you pack a large rolling bag/rucksack and a high school styled backpack, so tuck your purse in and don't put any liquids in your over head stuff. Remember, this list is flexible. You can always alter it to suite your style.

Packing for a Week

Clothes

8 Underpants	As I said, never can go wrong with extra underpants
2 Bras	One for sweat and one to make the ladies look and feel fantastic
8 Pairs of socks	2 pair of warm/hiking socks (for adventures) and the rest normal socks
2 Jeans	That is all one needs. 2 Pairs. I first travelled with 7. This is more denim then I now own. They weigh so much, and are easy ish to clean
7 Tops	Long sleeve short sleeve, tank tops and t-shirts all are fine, just try to have a verity of sleeves for the sake of changing weather. Make sure they can be layered. Layering is life.
2 Adventure Ready T-shirts	When I say adventure ready, I mean ready to get sweaty and dirty. *as a note to my friend, I have an extra set of thermal clothes just in case!
1 Jackets	One for delightful city strolls and looking fabulous. *another note to my friend. I have an extra out door Jacket just for the adventures so don't worry :)
2 Shoes	1 Pair of running shoes, or walking shoes, good for not destroying your feet after hours of walking. 1 pair of shoes/boots for looking damn fine for the city. If your feeling ambitious, squeeze in a pair of Ballet flats, the baby daddy of travel shoes for their tininess.
2 Sweaters	One for warmth and outside activities and the other for lookin' good with that Jacket!
Helpful Accessories	A scarf, one of those warm pashmina ones that go with everything. A set of light gloves. Belt, for pants. A hat or Tuque never hurts. Bathing suite if weather permits A Purse! (Jewellery at your discretion)

Other Stuffs

Camera	Camera and its charger, because the trip is going to be faaabulous!
Wallet	Because money!
Make-up	For the ladies and the gentlemen who want it, but make sure you pack it light, a small wallet sized make-up bag is more than enough. You'll never look better than when your on a happy holiday.
Toiletires	Most countries offer toiletries that work, but for things that you know work, bring the shampoo and conditioner, bring the deodorant, the razor, the hair brush cream, but try to make sure their small. Also try to make sure the liquids are in a plastic bag and in you big luggage or security will confiscate it.
Medication	Things like Advil, Ibuprofen and cold medication can be bought outside of the country and it saves you humping it over the ocean. A wee bit for the plane but that's about all you'll need. Things that can't be bought, pack for the length of time your coming and if need be, inform security. (not things like the pill)

The most important thing you can bring with you travelling is a lightish bag and a wee bit of space for souvenirs. Its nice not to haul it all around on holiday, because that's what it should be, a holiday.