March 2022
Packing in a Carry On: Belize
One place I researched a rough draft itinerary for was Belize and I remember being amazed at the variety of activities. Belize has a bit of everything – the jungle, wildlife, adventure, beaches, and the second largest barrier reef in the world! After going through the details with Kevin, he was sold and was Belize bound.
Full packing list
The bag: EBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible
Packing cubes size small, medium and large
Small Packing Cube: Toiletry Bag
- Medications (Ibupofen, Meclizine, Tums, Immodium, Pepto Bismol)
- Deodorant
- Bar of solid soap
- Contacts
- Solid sunscreen
- Lush solid shampoo
- Toothbrush with sanitizer pod / floss
- Hair Brush
- Razor /Spare razor head
- Band-Aids/first-aid and Q-tips
- Hair accessory bag (headband, hair ties, hair clips)
- A thermometer and pulse oximeter
- Lip balm
- DEET wipes
Quart Bag for 3 Ounce Liquids
- Reusable bag (ordered these after the photos were taken)
- Tooth paste
- Travel size body lotion
- Travel size conditioner
- Travel size face wash
- Face moisturizer in repurposed container
- Steroids/Aquaphor (for my terribly dry skin)
- Insect repellent (going with a lotion is easier than a spray!)
- Hand sanitizer
- Sunscreen
Large Packing Cube: Clothes
- Adventure Bands
- Two bathing suits – new favorite!
- Comfy bras / underwear / socks
- Two shorts – active and denim
- Two tank tops
- Two t-shirts
- Two long sleeves with UPF protection (his and hers) – essential for the sun!
- Sport tops- new favorite and this one too!
Front Compartment
- Northface rain jacket
- Microfiber towel
- Sunglasses and glasses case
- Gum
- Charges for various devices
- Small packing cube
- Travel detergent
- Travel day bag backpack
- Camera / tech bag
Side pocket: Rain cover for backpack
Camera and Tech Bag
- Nikon Z50 Camera with two lens
- Phone power bank charger
- Small carabiner clips
- Small key chain flash light
- Camera gear
- Gopro 5 and accessories
- Phone waterproof case
Large Compartment
- Medium and large packing cubes
- Snorkel gear
- Dry bag
- Beach blanket
- Black flip flops and Xero trail sandals
Back Compartment
- Chromebook
- Travel documents – itinerary, confirmations, flight information
- Arrival paperwork
- COVID vaccine documentation
- COVID test results
- Passports
- Extra Passport Photos
Canvas Bag – Personal Item
- Canvas bag
- Disinfecting wipes
- KN95 masks
- Surgical masks
- Cloth masks
- Hand wipes
- Snacks
- Covid Tests for reentry to USA
What I wore on plane
- Long sleeve shirt with UPF protection (his and hers) – essential for the sun!
- Xero hiking shoes
- Darn Tough socks
- Tank top
- Long sleeve button down
- Active leggings
- Active pants
I also threw in … Quarry Quarrel!
We were able to play this compact game on the flight, our early evenings (let’s be honest, every night is an early evening for me… especially with the time zone difference!), and on rainy days. This was such a fun addition to our travel bag that is definitely a keeper.
Everything packed snugly and ready to go!