what to pack for your trip to bali: a checklist for men & women

Your passport in a passport case. This is the first thing on the list and for good reason- you can't go anywhere without packing this! Anything else that you forget, you can usually buy. 

4-5 dresses of any length. Whether you're a casual mini dress girl or your style is more maxi dresses, any type of dress is a great way to save room and look SUPER cute in Bali. With a warmer climate, dresses are great year long and they'll look amazing in photos. 

2-3 pairs of shorts. Let's be real here- you might be reading this thinking "For a TWO week trip I'm definitely going to need more than two pairs of shorts". But riddle me this: Do you actually wear and LIKE all your shorts? Because if you're anything like me then you typically overpack and bring every single pair of shorts you've ever owned when really we all know everyone has between 1-3 favorite pairs of shorts. If you told me you had more than that, I'd be shocked. So save yourself the room and struggle and just pack your FAVORITES-those shorts that make you feel great, look great, and match everything. Nobody will even notice if you repeat :) 

4-5 T-shirts/tank tops. Pack some cute tops that you can throw on for a quick dinner, more casual days, and beach days! You might even be able to double dip some of them and use them as pajama T-shirts to sleep in as well. 

A comfy set or two. I don't know about you, but I do not arrive for my flight in business casual. In fact, because Bali was a 21 hour flight split over two days, I simply wore leggings and a cropped long sleeve. On the way home, I wore a comfy and cute set that was a cropped sweatshirt and high waisted shorts, all made out of a soft sweatshirt material. 

A pair of leggings. Leggings come in handy no matter where you go or what you're doing. If you aren't a leggings girl, then I'd do a pair of jeans in place of a pair of leggings. 

Pajamas. For me, I just bring 1-2 pairs of pajama shorts and then I'll either reuse my T-shirts I'm wearing or I'll bring a few extra. If I have extra packing room, sometimes I bring slippers too! 

Bathing suits. I am OBSESSED with bathing suits and I have a million, so I always pack a bunch of these so I can wear whatever I'm vibing with that day. 

Undergarments. Don't forget bras, underwear, and a pair of socks! 

A towel. If you aren't staying in a hotel, you will probably need atleast a beach towel. 

1-2 pairs of sandals. Some cute neutrals to match all your outfits and wear when roaming the street markets of Ubud, walking from beach club to beach club in Canggu, that type of thing! I also brought my favorite pair of flip flops, a tan pair of Rainbows. 

A pair of sneakers. I personally hate packing sneakers but if you're planning any hikes, you're going to need them. My friends hiked Mount Batur and  my brother wore flip flops. It was a 4 hour hike- 2 hours each way. Need I say more? You can bring a casual white pair like this if you really want too (which would be great to pair with ANY outfit). 

A clubbing outfit. If you plan on going out, you might want to bring an extra outfit. 

Rain jacket. Whether you're going during the wet season or the dry season, it's good to stay prepared and bring either a rain jacket or an umbrella. 

Electronics. Never go on vacation without an international outlet adapter (which you can find in my Amazon store for under $25 that you'll use foreverrrr). You'll also need a little speaker (for extra fun while you get ready), the speaker charger, headphones for the plane ride (if you want), a portable charger, and a luggage weigher. If you plan on taking pictures, don't forget your camera/video camera/GoPro  and the charger as well! 

Sunglasses. I wear the same pair of sunglasses every single trip that I've had for the last 4 years, and they look awesome with everything. I also typically buy some cheap fun sunglasses to go with some of my funkier outfits if I have a picture idea in mind! 

Sunscreen. Remember: put this in your checked bag if it's over 3.4 oz. You can only put 3.4 oz and under in carry ons! You can also buy sunscreen when you get there, but I personally always like to pack it. 

Toiletries. This is your toothbrush, toothpaste, deodarant, shampoo, conditioner, face wash, etc. Here are some of my travel-sized favorites! 

Bug spray. Girl, you're going to be in the jungle. Prepare yourself as best as possible BEFORE getting eaten alive by foreign bugs. 

Packing cubes. Looking to pack a little smarter? Packing cubes are the latest and greatest travel hack for fitting a lot of items into your suitcase. 

Backpack. Depending on the type of traveler you are, you might not need an extra backpack. But if you are planning on hiking, going to the beach, or going anywhere where you'll need more than your phone and wallet, you may need a backpack or extra little bag. I also use this backpack as a carry on because it fits so much!

Empty water bottle. Don't want to have to keep buying plastic water bottles? Bring your own water bottle! Just make sure its empty going through airport security, and then you can fill it up before the plane ride and keep it filled up throughout the trip with bottled water.