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Arizona Packing List\u2014 Everything You Need To Pack For Your Trip to Arizona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use this Arizona packing list to make sure you never forget an item for your trip to Arizona, no matter what time of year you\u2019re visiting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is a lot to keep in mind when packing for a trip. You\u2019re managing flight details, hotel reservations, itinerary plans, finances, and so much more. With so much on your mind, it can be super easy to forget to pack an important item or even several. That\u2019s why I created this Arizona packing list to help you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until I recently started traveling full time, I lived in Arizona for 9 years. Before that, I partially grew up in Arizona since I had one parent in Phoenix and one in Utah and split my time between both states. I\u2019ve explored all the nooks and crannies of Arizona from the northern border to the southern. So you know your Arizona packing list is in safe hands since it was created by a local.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How to use this Arizona packing list guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Arizona packing list is broken up into different sections. There\u2019s a section for all the essentials that you\u2019ll need no matter what time of year you\u2019re visiting, plus three additional sections for summer, winter, and spring\/fall adjustments. I\u2019ve also included a bonus section for camping and hiking additions since Arizona is such an outdoorsy state and there’s a high chance you’ll want to spend some time out in nature. To use this packing list, start with the Arizona Packing List\u2014 Year Round Essentials<\/em> guide below, then scroll down to the time of year you\u2019re visiting to make any suggested adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also created a Pinterest pin for every section so you can save your packing list to your travel board and use it for an easy reference later when you\u2019re packing. To save to your board, simply click on the pin and a red \u201cP\u201d will appear. When you click the \u201cP\u201d, it will take you straight to Pinterest for you to easily save the pin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packing rules of thumb for any trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Use your common sense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So, as you can imagine, creating a packing list without knowing all <\/em>the details can be a bit of a challenge. For instance, I have no idea how long you\u2019re staying in Arizona, or which part of the state you\u2019re visiting. So, use your common sense as you\u2019re packing. If you\u2019re only staying for a weekend, there is no way<\/em> you\u2019ll need four pairs of bottoms. And if you\u2019re staying for a month, you might want to bring more than a couple of changes of underwear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Do your homework ahead of time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before you pack for your trip, call your hotel or look up the amenities in your vacation rental booking. Does your room include a hair dryer? How about a towel or bathrobe? Before you pack the bulky stuff that takes up space and adds weight to your bags, see if where you\u2019re staying already supplies those items. You can also check and see if where you\u2019re staying has a laundry room or laundry service. If they do and you\u2019re planning a longer trip, you can pack half as much and plan a day to wash your clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to checking the amenities where you\u2019re staying, it\u2019s also a great idea to check the weather and pack accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Use the 5-4-3-2-1 Rule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re like me and have a hard time narrowing down your packing list, use the 5-4-3-2-1 rule as a guide. No matter how long your trip is, you shouldn\u2019t need more than\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 tops<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 bottoms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 accessories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 pairs of shoes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 swimsuit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This rule, at the very least, should get you through a week-long trip. If you\u2019re vacationing for longer, you can always plan a laundry day in the middle of your trip so you can wear each outfit twice. As for socks and underwear, I always recommend packing one pair for each day you\u2019re gone plus one extra pair just in case. If you\u2019re planning a laundry day, then pack one pair for each day before you intend to do the laundry plus the extra pair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Pack versatile outfits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To keep your suitcase light, I recommend laying out your outfits before you stuff them in your suitcase and making sure they can mix and match with each other. If you\u2019re like me, you might not know what you\u2019re going to feel like wearing on any particular day, so being able to mix and match any of the clothes I bring helps me keep my packing light but my options abundant. I also recommend packing in layers and always bring a jacket, just in case. Even if you\u2019re visiting Arizona in the summer, the airport might be cold or we may get a freak monsoon storm and you\u2019re going to wish you brought that jacket.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Arizona Packing List\u2014 Year Round Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This section covers the essentials for your Arizona packing list. That means, no matter what time of year you\u2019re visiting, these are the basics to pack for your trip. After you\u2019ve checked off everything on this list, move on to the section that corresponds with the time of year you\u2019re visiting Arizona so you can make any necessary seasonal adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clothing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember the packing rules of thumb\u2014 use your common sense and the 5-4-3-2-1 rule for how many of each item to bring, and consider the weather during your vacation and the versatility of the clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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