Philippines Packing List

Some people enjoy packing; some people don't. I personally don't care for all the effort packing takes, but I do like the organizing, making list, choosing clothes and figuring out how to pack efficiently.

Efficiency is the key word; I used to be a MAJOR overpacker.

Now I have remedied that problem by choosing exact outfits for each day of the trip and having a list of all the miscellaneous items.

After all, this is the most complex and longest trip I've ever packed for. Since we are flying we will have to adhere to strict weight limits so that means no throwing in a bunch of extra stuff.

Fortunately since it's a warm climate we are able to bring lightweight clothing and don't have to worry about heavy space consuming items like jackets, jeans and boots. It will likely be raining intermittently, but since rain gear is so abundant and inexpensive in the Philippines I opted to just buy it there if needed. I am bringing a compact umbrella just in case of sudden downpour.

Some people even pack less clothes than they will need and choose to do laundry to save space. But really, who wants to do laundry on vacation? Not this girl!

A few packing tips to keep in mind:

Roll your clothes instead of folding to save space and reduce wrinkles.

Pack your shoes at the bottom of your suitcase, soles together and in a plastic bag so they won't dirty your clothes. You can also stuff your socks in them to save space.

Consider bringing a nylon or plastic laundry bag to keep dirty clothes and damp bathing suits away from your clean clothes.

Make sure all of you toiletries are in sealed plastic bags so they don't leak in your suitcase. Clear quart bags and toiletries under 3.4 oz make for an easy security screening experience.

Philippines Packing List:

In backpack: 

fuzzy socks, wallet, change purse, passport, tickets, hand sanitizer, toiletries, lip balm, hand cream, neck pillow, eye mask, empty water bottle, headphones, portable battery, phone cord, mints, phone/waterproof case, snacks, plug adapter, medications, tissues, sunglasses case/sunglasses, notebook, pen, small book, umbrella, yarn/crochet hook

Day 1 Plane Outfit:

black maxi, travel scarf, gray cardigan, black head wrap, mermaid earrings, black flats

Day 2 Exploring Manila 

black dress, blue floral kimono, yoga shorts, sandals 

Day 3 Exploring Manila 

Pink tank, denim shorts, bright kimono, straw fedora, sandals 

Day 4 Exploring Manila 

Anchor tank, lace shorts, anchor necklace, sandals 

Day 5 Wedding: turquoise dress, statement necklace, bronze clutch, sandals

Day 6 Cebu

Black paisley maxi dress, tassel necklace, sandals 

Day 7 Cebu

Blue Maxi dress, anchor necklace, sandals 

Day 8 Cebu

Black tee, black capri leggings, straw fedora, purple pashmina, sandals 

Day 9 Manila 

Turquoise Tank, mermaid leggings, white lace kimono, anchor necklace, sandals 

Day 10 Plane Outfit: purple top, elephant leggings, gray cardi, travel scarf, headwrap, fuzzy socks, flats

Extra outfit: in case of rain, stains, etc.:

Elephant tee, printed jogger pants 

Black maxi

Blue & white print maxi

Little black dress 

Turquoise dress

Pink tank

Anchor tank

Turquoise tank

Purple top

Camis x4

Denim shorts

Lace shorts 

Blue floral kimono jacket 

Bright floral kimono jacket

White lace kimono

Gray cardi

Black tee

Elephant tee 

Printed pants

Yoga shorts 

Mermaid leggings 

Elephant leggings 

Black leggings 

PJ's x3

Swimsuits x6

Cover up x2

Bras x5 3 reg 2 sport

Undies x11

Fuzzy Socks x2

Scarves x2 (travel, purple pashmina)

Head wraps x2 (black, gray)

straw fedora

Sunglasses x2 (black, mirrored)

Tassel necklace

Statement necklace

Anchor necklace

Mermaid earrings 

Black sandals, flip flops, water shoes, black flats

ELF Eyelid Primer

ELF Makeup Setting Spray

Maybelline Tinted moisturizer SPF

Avon Neutral eye shadow quad

Waterproof mascara

Eyeliner x4 black, liquid black, purple, bronze

Milani Blush

Covergirl outlast lip stain x2

Blotting paper 

Remover wipes

Face lotion 

Face wash

Nail polish minis x 3

Base & top coat 

Mini polish remover 

Cotton balls

File 

Clippers 

Nippers

Tweezers

Razor 

Shaving cream 

Pads

Shampoo 

Conditioner

Body wash

Loofah

Deodorant 

Body cream

Perfume x3

Toothbrush 

Toothpaste 

Brush/mirror

Hairspray 

Hair gel

Coconut spray 

Heat protectant 

Dry shampoo 

Curling iron

Hair ties

Sunscreen 

Aloe gel

Bug spray 

Medications x4

Waterproof bandaids 

Neosporin

Pepto Bismol

Tylenol

Sanitizer/wipes

Hydrocortisone cream

Q-tips

Aquaphor ointment

Daniel: 

11 t shirts 

1 pant

2-3 shorts

2 swim shorts 

1 pj pant

11 undies 

1 undershirt 

5 socks

Compression socks 

Flip flops 

Slip on shoes 

Water sandals

Belt

Sweatshirt 

Sunglasses/case

Toothpaste 

Toothbrush 

Floss

Shampoo 

Conditioner

Deodorant 

Soap

Hairspray 

Beard oil/balms

Beard combs/brushes

Hair ties

Trimmer

Foot powder

Q tips

Tweezers

Nail clippers 

Chapstick

Backpack 

Wallet

Phone/waterproof case

Charger, plug, cord, adapter, battery pack

Ear buds

Selfie stick 

Refillable Water bottles

CPAP machine 

Bunjee for CPAP

Medication

Eye drops

Passport x2

Plane ticket x2

Life straw

Dry bag

luggage scale

Luggage Locks

Microfiber town

Knee brace 

Well, I hope you enjoyed this comprehensive packing list custom tailored for the Philippines! If you think I've missed anything, please let me know in the comments!

I may post a few more photos and tidbits before I leave, but I can't wait until I'm sharing actual Philippines photos with you guys! T minus 48 hours; ahhh!