What I Packed for One Week in Paris

Mild weather and a chance of rain every day — all in a carry on, of course!

I’ve only been to Paris once before, and it was in August—aka scorching hot. This time around, the forecast is similar to what it currently is in San Diego, just a little cooler (50s/low 60s during the day and 40s at night). Ultimately, it’s going to be fairly mild with some rain in the forecast. I knew I’d want to pack one big coat, especially for dinners out, and otherwise focused on lightweight pieces and knits I could layer and mix & match.

As always, I traveled with just a carry-on roller bag (this one) and a large tote, wearing my bulkier items (coat, sneakers, top, sweater) to save space. My toiletries, books, and chargers went into my Scout bag, which is the tote I decided to bring. I won’t lie — this felt like the absolute max limit of my carry-on’s capacity, but somehow, I made it work.

Here’s everything that I’m bringing with me…