Packing to do some roadie'ing.
5 days โ 1 pair worn on travel day, pack 4. Non-negotiable.
3 work days รท 2 wears = 2 tees. Workhorses. Wear them hard, wash when you can.
Rehearsal day โ smarter than a rig tee, cooler than the show blacks. One polo covers it. 2 wears if needed.
3 work days, 3 wears per pair = 1 pair. Mild โ shorts are the call on site.
One pair of combats. Colder days, smarter moments, load-in with kit. Worth the space every time.
Site layer over the rig tee or polo. Keeps you warm without getting in the way.
One set โ black shirt, black trousers, black shoes. Two wears across the trip. No one will know.
5 days โ your 2 travel tops cover it at 3 wears each. No extra shirts needed.
These are 2 of your 2 total casual tops โ pick whatever works: t-shirt, polo, or smart top. Outbound reused once after arrival. Return stays fresh for the journey home.
2 off-duty days, 3 wears per pair = 1 pair. Chinos are the move โ casual enough for travel, smart enough for dinner.
One pair. Clean trainers do evenings, travel, and casual days without a second pair.
5 days รท 4 wears = 2 jumpers. Mid-weight merino or wool blend, ~400โ500g. Proper warmth for mild evenings, smart enough for dinner.
100ml liquids rule. Pre-packed refillable bottles, solid deodorant, mini toothpaste. Keep it ready to go โ never repack from scratch.
Tumi 19" carry-on
12.5 kg7.5kg clothes + 5kg bag
Backpack
3.6 kg3.2kg tech + 0.4kg bag
Total
16.1 kgTumi 19" carry-on + backpack
Tumi 19" carry-on โ 12.5kg total (5kg bag + 7.5kg clothing)