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I've been traveling internationally for a month, from snowy cities to steaming hot beaches, with only a carry-on bag. Here's my packing list.

Kate Taylor   

I've been traveling internationally for a month, from snowy cities to steaming hot beaches, with only a carry-on bag. Here's my packing list.
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  • At the end of January, I packed nothing but a carry-on and a purse for a two month trip across half a dozen countries in Asia.
  • One month into the trip, my luggage has provided everything I need as I've traveled from cities to beaches and experienced temperatures ranging from 19 degrees to 90 degrees.
  • Read on for my packing list.
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Packing for a two-month trip is a challenge at the best of times. When the temperature will span from 90 degrees down to 19 degrees, it can feel almost impossible.

Starting my trip in Seoul, South Korea in late January, before heading to the steamy cities of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, following by Thailand's balmy beaches, I knew I needed to pack an array of options. And, I didn't have much room.

Because I was booking a bunch of flights and constantly on the lookout for deals, I wanted to be able to only fly with a carry-on. So, I needed to fit two months' worth of clothing, plus various tech and other travel gear, in a roller suitcase and a purse.

A month in and reporting from the Phi Phi Islands in Thailand, I can say I did a pretty good job. I made a few mistakes and had to buy a few things on the road, but overall my plan has worked out pretty well.

If you're heading for a trip that lasts a month or longer in a variety of climates, read on for my packing list. Hopefully, it will help you build your own.


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