u/ButtercupImp

Specific Considerations: Pregnant (health & comfort), cold sensitive

Weather: high heat/humidity (July!)

Activities: Road Trip, Beach/Pool, Lounging, “FL Nice” event

Accommodations: Extended Family Trip - shared accommodation & laundry, aggressive A/C

Feedback requested: What to cut, swap or add? Any insights from pregnancy experienced travelers.

 

Bags/Organizing:

Mini suitcase (Rimowa Salsa Air Mini Suitcase 20L) 60.8oz

Oversized Beach Canvas Tote (Otto Environmental 27x15) 14.5oz

Waist pack (Arc’teryx Maka 2 Waist pack 2.5L) 6.4oz

 

Wear: (Travel/Lounge)

Leather Sport Sandals (Eileen Fisher Black) 24.65oz

Lightweight Hoodie (Kindred Bravely Bamboo Navy) 21.35oz

Athletic Pants (Prana Navy) 8.5oz

Camisole with built in bra (Kindred Bravely Bamboo Blue) 6.65oz

Underwear (On Gossamer) 0.4oz

Glasses 0.95oz

Compression Socks (Sockwell) 2.95oz

 

Packing:

(FL Nice)

1 Dress (Hatch Cupro Black) 9.3oz

(Lounge/Sleep)

Oversized Cropped Sweatshirt (Black) 17.15oz

T-shirt (Grey) 7.75oz, T-shirt (Black) 7.6oz

Bra (Kindred Bravely Cream) 5.45oz, Bra (Kindred Bravely Nude) 3.7oz

Tank (Old Navy Navy) 3.4oz, V-neck Tank (Title Nine Black) 3.1oz

Athletic Capris (Prana Olive) 7.2oz, Casual Shorts (Hatch) 5.1oz

Socks (Darn Tough White) 1.45oz

Underwear (On Gossamer) (0.4oz each) x4

(Swim)

Flip-Flops (Olukai Brown) 13.7oz

Swimsuit (Kindred Bravely Black) 8.95oz

Bikini Top (Title Nine Selkie Blue) 3.85oz, Bikini Bottom (Title Nine Blue) 2.45oz

Long-sleeved fishing-style sun shirt (Patagonia Green/Patterned) 8oz

Long-sleeved sun hoodie (Mtn. Hardwear Crater Lake Hoodie Purple) 4.5oz

Swim shorts (Title Nine Black) 5.1oz

Baseball Hat (Nike Black) 1.35oz

Wore on Plane: Teal Patagonia Sun shirt, Navy Kindred Bravely Hoodie, Blue Kindred Bravely Camisole, Underwear, Olive Prana Athletic Capris, Red Darn Tough Socks, Merrell Tennis Shoes

Mini Suitcase: Rimowa Salsa Air Mini ~20L

Day bag: Patagonia Lightweight Travel Courier (used for quick grab on flight)

Night Bag: Lotuff Luna Crossbody (packed)

Packed Clothes: Eddie Bauer Fleece Zip-up, Black Cropped Sweatshirt, Kindred Bravely Bra, Navy Tank, Title 9 Black V-neck Tank, Oversized Tan Scarf, Navy Prana Athletic Pants, Navy Slip, Pink Cardigan, Wacoal Strapless Bra, Black Darn Tough Socks, Underwear x4 (in partner's garment bag: Hill House Elle Tulle Nap Dress, Hill House Paradise Floral Nap Dresses)

Packed Shoes: Nude Dressy Chunky Sandal Heel, Rose gold Ipanema Cleo Sandals

***Last minute changes: Did not bring hat as I could not find it (not needed). Added Blue Kindred Bravely camisole with bult in bra, extra underwear, reusable pantyliners. Based on recommendations from folks here I added Eddie Bauer Fleece Zip-up (great decision/thanks everyone). Also bought Sockwell compression socks (as recommended) on trip and used on flight home.

Specific Considerations: Wedding Guest (Rehearsal Dinner, Formal Wedding, Brunch), Red Eye Flight, Outdoor Sightseeing, Pregnant, Weather Variability, Hotel accommodations.

Post Trip Reflections:

Travel: Stacking Kindred Bravely Cami, Kindred Bravely Hoodie, & Patagonia Sun shirt was perfectly comfortable. Kindred Bravely clothes were very soft and Patagonia Sun shirt oversized and breathable. Prana Capris were also light weight with a comfortable waist band, only missed having multiple large zippered pockets as I do in my typical travel pants (Arc'teryx Gamma Pants). Patagonia Lightweight Travel Courier felt a little heavy with snacks and water, but I didn't want to be without those items on my long flight. Suitcase was a dream! Keeping weight off my back especially recent has felt like such a luxury.

Sleep: Black Cropped Sweatshirt, a Tank, Navy Prana Athletic Pants, Darn Tough Socks. Hotel room was colder than expected and it was great to have a clean cozy sweatshirt to wear for sleep.

Rehearsal Dinner: Eddie Bauer Fleece Zip-up, Pink Cardigan, Wacoal Strapless Bra, Hill House Paradise Floral Nap Dresses, Rose gold Ipanema Cleo Sandals, Lotuff Luna Crossbody. Guest attire was casual/variable so I was perfectly in line with the look. Fleece wasn't needed as event was indoors, but kept me cozy and I was grateful to have it when leaving the event since the temperature had dropped outside.

Light Hike: Eddie Bauer Fleece Zip-up, Patagonia Sun shirt, Kindred Bravely Hoodie, Navy Tank, Kindred Bravely Bra, Navy Prana Athletic Pants, Darn Tough Socks, Merrell Tennis Shoes. As it was chilly and I tend to run cold, I was grateful to have the thicker fleece and all of my layers that worked well together. Patagonia Lightweight Travel Courier worked great as the daybag. The bag is comfortable, and lightweight but holds a lot of (~15L) if I need to remove layers or pack consumables.

Outdoor Formal Wedding & Photos/Indoor reception: Eddie Bauer Fleece Zip-up, Oversized Tan Scarf, Hill House Elle Tulle Nap Dress, Navy Slip, Wacoal Strapless Bra, Nude Dressy Chunky Sandal Heel, Lotuff Luna Crossbody (packed: Rose gold Ipanema Cleo Sandals). Wore fleece only when outside and no being photographed and used scarf for the wedding. This strategy was warm enough and in alignment with what other guests were wearing at the event. Did not need the emergency Rose gold Ipanema Cleo Sandals, but was glad to have them as they were unobtrusive in my bag and available if needed. Outfit and shoes were comfortable.

Brunch: Black Cropped Sweatshirt, Title 9 Black V-neck Tank, Kindred Bravely Bra, Navy Prana Athletic Pants, Darn Tough Socks, Merrell Tennis Shoes. No issues.

Final Reflections: Success! Everything worked really well. I looked appropriate for the events and was comfortable/warm enough and not too grubby.

Happy to answer any specific questions. Most new to me pregnancy adaptive items were thrifted from Thredup.