2. You have to be brutal
Once you have the products for your personal care ready to go, it’s time to decide which things you need to put in your backpack. Clothing, shoes, books, or any other things you think you might need there—but do you really need all of them?
Let’s talk about the essentials. You absolutely need clothes, but instead of packing every single piece you think you’re going to need, just look at the weather for the period of time you’re going to be away and look in your wardrobe for the pieces that you’ll get the most use out of.
Think of neutral colors, pants, and blouses that you can style in many ways, so you can wear them throughout your trip without feeling like you don’t know what to put on.
As for shoes, make sure you pack something lightweight and easy because they are going to weigh down your backpack, so don’t forget that.
