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How to Pack a Perfect Weekend Getaway Bag

Pack a Perfect Bag
(Photo: Weekend Bag via Shutterstock)

You don’t want to be “that guy” who brings two checked bags on a weekend away. But fitting everything you’ll need for two or three nights of beach-going and restaurant-hopping isn’t as easy as it looks. To help you arrange an organized, lightweight bag complete with everything you’ll need for your mini vacation, we’ve created this simple step-by-step guide. Here are 10 steps to packing the ideal weekend-getaway bag.

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