Packing List for 3 Months

Before we go on our longer trips, we have a routine that we follow. We always get our hair cut, get flu shots, then head to the dentist who checks for loose fillings or potential problems. Then a visit to the doctor to get prescriptions for antibiotics for stomach, ear or respiratory issues. Our long-time doctor retired last year and the new replacement doctor won’t do this for us ... hmm.

It seems that we always pick up a cold about a week into our trip (the flight?) and we are never ready for it, so...I packed Benalyn tablets for day/night and Cepacol Ginger cough candies. We have found that a good night time decongestant or cough suppressant has been hard to find in some countries.

This year, we want to try something a little different for our plane personal item. Chris will still take his back pack but I bought a packable tote bag. I usually take a small daypack that I rarely use as we already have a good daypack and we really only need one. And we take a packable duffle for laundry and a small foldable bag for groceries. I think that my tote bag can do everything - plane personal item, laundry, groceries, souvenirs, etc.

From what we have read, the weather in Portugal is best described as “mild but unpredictable. A holiday during the winter could have glorious bright sun but equally it could be wet and grey. In the big cities and coastal resorts, the day time maximum is 10-15C and at night drops to a chilly 3-5C. Rarely does the temperature fall below freezing, the exception is the Serra da Estrela, where the exposed mountains are covered by snow and skiing is popular. The south of the country tends to be drier and warmer than the north. The Algarve will always offer the best weather of Portugal.”

Conclusion: There is always the chance of poor weather of Portugal, but it will always be significantly much better than back at home.

Because of the big range in temperatures, we will take clothes that can be layered.

By the way, just for some interesting information, here is a basic starter list of clothing which just about covers everything:

Clothes

2 long sleeved shirts
2 short sleeved shirts
2 tank tops (shells) for layering
1 lightweight sweater, preferably merino, or cashmere
1 fleece or down vest
1 pair jeans
1 pair long pants
1 pair capri/shorts
1 pair leggings
1 skirt/dress
7 pairs underwear
3 pairs light socks
1 pair heavy socks
3 bras
pajamas
bathing suit
waterproof travel jacket and fleece

-------Connie's Packing List-----

Main Pack: eBag TLS Mother Lode Weekender Junior Convertible (3 lb 11 oz)
Margaret Ann's red ‘Joy' purse #4 in a Travelon Packable Crossbody Tote

Clothes

Eagle Creek Pack-It 1/2 Cube #1 - Contents
1 sleeveless top (green) (light-weight, loose-fitting, quick-dry)
3 short-sleeved t-shirts (black, grey, green)
Silk scarf

Eagle Creek Pack-It 1/2 Cube #2 - Contents
1 black long sleeved T-shirt
1 blue thin cardigan sweater
1 Eddie Bauer skirt

Eagle Creek Pack-It Cube #3 - Contents
7 pairs of underwear (Fruit of Loom mesh)
2 bras (black and beige)
1 pyjama bottom and long sleeved T-shirt
2 pairs of light socks
1 pair of Smartwool hiking socks

Mesh Bag
1 2 piece bathing suit - bottom works as short shorts
Sunhat

Bottom of Pack

1 pair of quick-dry hiking pants
1 pair of black lightweight pants
1 pair Kuhl capris/shorts (grey)

In the pack pockets

Marmot Precip rainshell
Skechers Gowalk sneakers
Small gloves
iPad Air 2 and keyboard
Toiletries
Led Flashlight (Mark’s)

Toiletries in a Toiletry Bag or a Clear Bag

3 oz of shampoo/conditioner
Neutrogena moisturizer with SPF 30 sunscreen
Toothpaste, toothbrush and cap, and floss
Antiperspirant
Small bar of soap/soap and container
Razor and blades
Finger nail clippers
Hairbrush
Tweezers
Makeup (eye shadow, mascara, blush, eye liner, lipstick)
Comb/hairbrush
hair clips,elastics
Safety Pins, 2 clothespins, rubber bands
Laundry soap, line and flat stopper

Wear on plane

1 grey long-sleeved T-shirt
1 pair of lightweight jeans
1 blue Packable down vest (works as a pillow)
1 light black fleece jacket
1 pair of compression socks
Trail shoes ON Cloudventure (new - waterproof)
Passport pouch - Baggalini Bryant pouch

Note: I didn’t wear the Skechers shoes but did buy slippers which I wore all the time. The ON shoes were fantastic!


Personal Item - Packable Travelon Crossbody Tote (new)

Joy Purse #4
Small packs of kleenex and a change purse
Alarm clock
Luggage combination locks (no keys!) and a few plastic zip tie wraps
Passport, ID Photocopies of front and back of all cards and page 4 of passport
Health Insurance cards
Sunglasses
Eyeglass prescriptions
Money (Euros)
ATM card/VISA cards (Note: 4 digit ATM pin)
Guidebook and a small map; trip information
iPad mini


Other
Addresses and phone numbers on ipad
Family and Ontario photos on the ipad
Mini calendar and small pen
2 Moleskin books
Extra Pens/pencils
Door stopper (for security)
Ziplock freezer bags
Airline Tickets
Italian spices

----------------------Chris' Packing List ---------------------

Main Pack: eBag TLS Mother Lode Weekender Junior Convertible (3 lb 11 oz)
Day Pack: Onsight 15 L Daypack (1 lb 1oz)

Clothes

Eaglecreek Pack-It 1/2 Cube #1 - Contents
4 short-sleeved Icebreaker Tech T light Tshirts (light weight, loose-fitting, quick-dry)

Eaglecreek Pack-It 1/2 Cube #2 - Contents
1 short-sleeved shirt - Columbia
1 blue plaid long-sleeved shirt

Eaglecreek Pack-It Cube #3 - Contents
5 pairs underwear (Saxx)
1 pair of pyjama bottoms
4 pairs socks
Buff
Small gloves

Mesh Bag
Bathing trunks
Ball cap

1 pair of black, lightweight Arterex pants
1 pair of green Arterex quick dry pants
2 pairs of Kuhl shorts
Marmot Precip rain jacket
Haviannas flip flops

Wear on plane
1 pair of Levi 541 denim jeans
1 Belt
1 Icebreaker t-shirt
1 black Packable down vest
1 fleece full zip jacket with zippered pockets
1 pair of Smartwool socks
ON Cloudventure Waterproof trail shoes
Watch
Passport pouch
Motorola G5 Plus phone

Travel Necessities

Wallet and Change purse
Luggage combination locks (no keys)
Passport, ID and Photocopies of fronts and backs of all cards and passport
Health Insurance card
Prescription for eyeglasses
Money/ATM card/VISA card

Toiletries
3 oz containers of shampoo/conditioner
Small packaged hotel soaps were put in Pack-It bags (keep clothes smelling nice)
Toothpaste, toothbrush and cap, and softpicks
Antiperspirant
Razor/blades/tube of shaving creme
Eye glasses prescription
Comb/brush

Other
Gear organizer bag
Flash Drive (2/4 gig), Memory Stick (16 gig)
Mini Anker portable battery charger
Sony mini bluetooth speaker (love it!)
Cables
Earphones

Personal Backpack

Small First Aid kit (with only a few of each of the following) - Tylenol, Ibuprofin, Aspirin, Peptobismol, Gravol (Dramadine), Imodium, Hydrocortizone, Bandaids, Chapstick, Alcohol Prep Pads, Polysporin, Eye drops, Ear drops, Vaseline, Benadryl night, Sudafed, Cepacol lozenges, allergy pills, Magnesium for sleep, Small Sewing kit and Eyeglasses screwdriver

LED flashlight
iPad mini
Pen/pencil
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