This Genius Packing-List System Makes Sure You Never Bring Too Much

Map out each day of your trip and include an "every day" column at the end. If you'll be gone for weeks, continue on another sheet of paper.

List your daily essentials and miscellaneous items in the "every day" column, including toiletries, chargers, underwear, and whatever else you'll need.

Create a "night" section at the bottom if you plan to have different outfits for later in the day. This makes it easier to figure out what you want to wear to dinner or drinks.

List all the articles of your Monday outfit, for example, and assign a number for each item. If you're planning on repeating some of the clothes the next day, write the corresponding numbers in the next column.

Fill in the rest of your day with whatever you'll need to complete your outfit. Assign a new number to any items you're adding.

Continue filling out the rest of your week, building off previous outfits or creating entirely new ones.

Once you're finished, you'll know exactly what to wear each day of your trip and specific items you now need to pack. In the example shown, only nine pieces total were needed!