PACKING LIGHT: Minimal Travel Capsule for Two Weeks in Japan in a Carry-on Only

Опубликовано: 01 Июль 2026
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In today's video I'm sharing how I pack for 2 weeks with carry on baggage only. I travel to Japan for 13 days in the beginning of October where the weather was a mix of humid and rainy. Here’s how I approach packing and every single item I took with me

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FYI - I’m 5’2 (158cm) and typically wear a size AU 8 / US 4

What I’m wearing:
Shirt* (sz M) - https://go.shopmy.us/p-8154147
Earrings* - https://rstyle.me/+lRsHIMB3y5LcRIrEcD...

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Cases we used
My Monos case* - https://go.shopmy.us/p-9094689
July Carry on Light case* - https://rstyle.me/+lv5IS1i3_D443KkshX...
July Carry on case* https://rstyle.me/+NY6P3F5IVPYt1H9uY3...

Clothing & gear I packed (in order of appearance)
Grey tee (sz S) https://bit.ly/4dW735T
White tee (sz S) - https://c.klarna.com/al/9Pft/
Brown tank* (sz S) https://bit.ly/3XO34lH
Taupe long sleeve* (sz S) https://bit.ly/4dsFfX3
Brown boatneck top* (sz US 6, I could have sized down to a US 4 in this style) https://bit.ly/3zIrULT
Navy linen shirt* (use VIRGINIA10 for 10% off) https://collabs.shop/4towhm
A-line shorts* (sz S) - https://bit.ly/3BnnqdZ
Navy trousers - old season, similar here https://bit.ly/3YK89NB
Brown skirt* (sz US 6) - https://bit.ly/3ypScl6
Anna Quan black knit dress* - https://bit.ly/3TG1ktK
Anna Quan mixed media shirt dress* https://bit.ly/3TKaKEx
Foemina striped dress* (sz AU 8) https://foemina.com/collections/dress...
Foemina blue dress* (sz AU 6) https://foemina.com/collections/dress...
Pink hoodie* (sz XS-S) https://rstyle.me/+0mcIl9FbnZeKZ_MQTN...
Denim jacket (size AU 4)- https://go.shopmy.us/p-8153902
Rain coat / trench coat* (sz US 4, though I could have sized up to a US 6) https://bit.ly/4e9dmmY
Pyjamas (old season) - sorry!
Patagonia cap https://rstyle.me/+R1zYJIVF0vNgPXxpJP...
Activewear shorts* https://rstyle.me/+ioFd1fu7AKi43IVbq0...
Activewear cami tank* https://bit.ly/4e8HcaP
Black crossbody bag* https://bit.ly/3No8MG5
Khaki crossbody bag* https://bit.ly/3RUfwOE
GHD curling tong https://rstyle.me/+aM2rp6W1No-cwy8b_m...
Toiletries bag* https://bit.ly/3qa2jXq
Virtue Hair Oil https://rstyle.me/+2MnFhbEqobm_1-O6JL...
Virtue serum https://go.shopmy.us/p-8160403
Virtue shampoo / conditioner minis - https://bit.ly/4dT2ZDw
iPad - https://go.shopmy.us/p-9147794
Bluetooth keyboard - https://go.shopmy.us/p-9147711
Bellroy pouches* - https://bit.ly/4fdmuYe
New Balance sneakers - https://bit.ly/4g5nfnu also here https://bit.ly/4g4EsgZ
Teva sandals https://rstyle.me/+6foJ7OQF4axRgEbXxY...
Lemon sandals* https://bit.ly/4d9UjIx
White sandals* https://bit.ly/4ezExI5
Tech Kit https://bit.ly/3Qgwfvw
Totepack bag* https://bit.ly/3VRiK88

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This video is not sponsored but I did receive the items from brands for review purposes. As is my usual practice, any PR product featured is marked with an asterisk * Links used above are affiliate links. You can read my full disclaimer here - https://whatveewore.com/disclaimer/

Thanks so much for watching!

0:00 Intro! Summary of our trip and why carry on only is the best way to travel (particularly in Japan)
2:53 The travel cases we all took
4:18 My Monos case - brief review
7:46 Packing tips and my opinion to all of the popular packing formulas
12:27 - Every single clothing item I packed