PACKING LIGHT FOR A ONE-NIGHT ESCAPE
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BAG
One change of clothes, underwear, socks, compact rain layer, sleepwear.

WASH KIT
Toothbrush, toothpaste, small soap, personal toiletries, any supplies you normally need.

PRACTICAL
Charger, cable, water bottle, reusable snack container, booking information, payment method. Keep copies of actual sensitive information private; this template contains none.

COMFORT
Book, earplugs, headphones, one small indulgence.

BEFORE LEAVING
Check the forecast and transport plan. Charge the phone. Put rubbish out. Confirm the door is locked.

The test: can you carry the bag comfortably for ten minutes? If not, remove “just in case” duplicates before removing useful weather protection.

Packing note: a second enormous jumper is not a compact rain layer, however emotionally persuasive it may be.

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