When do you start packing for a trip?

Asked by JLeslie (65978) August 28th, 2024 from iPhone

Thinking mostly about longer or event trips. Like going to a wedding that involves overnight stays or a week’s vacation.

I’m in a Disney facebook group and some people start packing two months ahead of the trip.

I have a wedding to go to in a month, and I’m just about to start organizing my thoughts and clothes and make sure I have everything I need. I’ll make a list during the next few weeks. I’ll get a suitcase out a few days before to actually start packing. I’m pretty sure my husband won’t think about it until the night before we leave, maybe two days before.

For a one or two night getaway I just pack the day before, but a few days before I make sure the clothes are clean for the trip.

The worst is if I need to look presentable during the travel, I can’t pack my toiletries until right before we walk out of the door, and if I forget my hair mousse or make-up it’s a disaster for me for an event like a wedding.