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Bali: 10-Day Packing Guide for a Carry-On Only
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items Traveling to Bali for 10 days with just a carry-on is totally doable! I packed light, smart, and only brought the essentials, which made my trip stress-free and way more enjoyable. In this guide, I’ll show you exactly what I brought, plus tips for pa...
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Clothing Essentials
Shoes & Footwear
Toiletries & Skincare
Tech & Accessories
Travel Gear
Optional / Extras
Clothing Essentials
When packing for Bali, planning your outfits in advance is key. Think about what you’ll actually wear each day and choose versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched. I focused on lightweight t-shirts, tank tops, shorts, casual pants, and a couple...
A pair of long linen pants! They're cool, protect your legs from mosquito bites, and go with any outfit. I wore one pair on the plane and carried another in my backpack. These pants are also useful for entering some temples.
Women's Linen Trousers online
Basic tank tops that go with everything. These ones from Uniqlo are great because they have a built-in bra and are very comfortable.
Women's Bra Tops (Tank Top) | UNIQLO ES
Sports outfits are your lifesaver. They take up little space in your backpack and can be worn casually, to the beach, or for sports activities. I brought a couple of Gym Shark outfits in pink and baby blue.
Women's Gym Shorts & Workout Shorts
A dress ready for beach clubs and taking amazing photos at sunset. But don't go overboard! I only brought one.
Summer Dresses
Cute swimwear. At least two sets. These take up little space, and you'll actually spend most of your time wearing them.
Women's Swimwear & Beachwear
A sweatshirt or cardigan for when it gets chilly at night. I usually buy them from Weekday—I love how they fit! Take advantage of the fact that you can wear it on the plane and it won't take up any space!
Weekday oversized hoodie
Shoes & Footwear
Packing the right shoes is crucial when traveling light. I brought comfortable sneakers for walking and exploring, plus sandals or flip-flops for the beach. If you plan to visit waterfalls or rivers, consider water shoes — they’re lightweight and pro...
Comfortable sneakers that go well with casual outfits. I wore a pair of Nikes like these!
Women's White Shoes
Sandals that take up little space! You can wear these with a dress or to the beach/pool.
Women's Black Sandals
These are essential for visiting waterfalls and swimming in rocky or slippery areas.
Water shoes
Toiletries & Skincare
When packing toiletries for Bali, less is more. Bring travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant. Don’t forget sunscreen and after-sun, and insect repellent for those tropical evenings. Makeup tip: Only pack t...
Bring travel-size shampoo and conditioner. I recommend bringing a brand that also protects or repairs your hair, such as Olaplex. The shower water in Bali + the pools/beaches are very damaging to your hair.
Travel Size Shampoos, Conditioners, and More
Don't forget your body soap, also available in travel size.
Travel Size Body Wash
I recommend bringing a travel-size toothbrush as well. You'll save space.
Amazon.es: Travel Toothbrush
Remember to bring sunscreen for both your face and body! (Always in travel size)
La Roche-Posay: Sunscreen
One very important thing to take on your trip to Bali is insect repellent. I bought mine at Primor. It's important that it's highly effective (DEET levels of 20-30%). This will keep us protected and prevent contagious diseases such as dengue fever. R...
Relec | Perfumerías Primor
When it comes to makeup, less is more. You'll be using the basics. In my case, I recommend wearing a very light foundation. I used this cream, which also has sun protection, especially on days when I wanted to look more put together. This skin tint +...
Skin Illusion Tinted Moisturizer SPF25 | CLARINS®
This blush was one of my best friends! Easy to apply. It doesn't take up much space and leaves you with a sun-kissed glow. Perfect for simple makeup in these tropical countries!
pocket blush - toasted teddy
I love skin care, but I realize that it's not worth taking up the little space we have with a thousand creams and serums that we're not going to use in the end. I decided to take Rhode's glazing milk in mini size. I used it both in the morning as a p...
Glazing Milk
Tech & Accessories
Keeping your tech simple and lightweight makes traveling carry-on only so much easier. Bring just the essentials you know you’ll use every day: a power bank, universal travel adapter, and charging cables. If you plan to capture Bali’s beaches, waterf...
A good portable battery is essential. You're going to spend a lot of time exploring places and taking thousands of photos. The battery will drain quickly.
Power Bank y Baterías Externas móviles
This is optional, but if you love taking high-quality photos as much as I do, I recommend bringing a portable light. It doesn't take up much space and ensures you'll look gorgeous even if the lighting isn't ideal. Plus, it's super useful for taking t...
TecLine Universal Mini LED Spotlight Flash Fill Cell Phone Smartphone Light ...
Travel Gear
For this trip, having the right travel gear made a huge difference — especially when packing everything into a single carry-on. I’ll share the cabin-size backpack I used, plus a smaller daypack that’s perfect for excursions, beach days, and waterfall...
What Size Backpack Works as a Carry-On? For most airlines, a 30–40L backpack is the sweet spot for carry-on travel. It’s spacious enough for 10 days in Bali but still compact enough to meet standard cabin-size restrictions. My backpack was around 35L...
Backpack
This Uniqlo bag was the one I used for sightseeing during the day and going on all the excursions. It fits a lot of stuff and takes up almost no space in our carry-on backpack. They come in many colors, but I would personally recommend dark colors si...
Women's Bags | UNIQLO ES
I recommend this if you are going to visit waterfalls or beaches and want to take your phone with you to take photos. It is very useful for keeping your phone protected.
Waterproof Smartphone
Optional / Extras
A cap to protect you from the sun during excursions!
Alo yoga Cap
A microfiber towel! They take up very little space and can be used for beaches, pools, and excursions. I personally use this type from Decathlon, which work very well and take up very little space.
Swimming & Micro Fibre Towels
A reusable water bottle that keeps the water as cool as possible. Believe me, you'll be grateful for it when you're out there in the heat and humidity.
Stainless Steel, Insulated Water Bottles
On the other hand, I recommend taking probiotics before traveling. The best thing to do is go to your nearest pharmacy and explain that you are going on a trip so that they can recommend the ones that best suit your needs!
Probiotics: What They Are, Benefits & Side Effects
I also recommend bringing oral rehydration solution. This can be mixed with the water in your bottle to prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea, stomach upset, or the local water and heat. You can buy it at any pharmacy.
Oral rehydration solutions