Some of you may already have this whole packing thing down. Some of you may be trying to figure out how to pack what you need and pare down, and are looking for tips and inspiration. And others may just be nosy as to what we travel with - and that's ok! So, here is how we packed for a recent weekend trip.

Let's start with the bag. We purchased the Aviator Convertible Travel Backpack by Timbuk2 a few months ago and are proud to say it has served us well. This is the updated 2015 version. We also utilize a packing cube from Eagle Creek, and the small toiletry bags you sometimes get on airplanes. These are the prefect size for carrying liquids (and we find that airport security rarely bats an eye when we use these instead of the standard quart sized zipped bags), make up, and other small items. In fact, we each keep one packed with essentials and ready for flights so all we have to do is throw it in our carry on.

Our two ''liquid'' bags each hold, obviously, all of our liquids - shampoo, condition, face wash, body wash, toothpaste, contact solution, mouthwash, my liquid make up, etc.. Aaron's ''dry bag'' contains a face wash towelette, chapstick, gum, tissues, ear plugs, sanitizing wipes (mostly for the airplane tray tables - those things are kind of gross), an eye mask, washcloth, toothbrush, and a pen for filling out customs forms on planes. I have a similiar bag packed for air travel, but when we travel by train or car, I usually don't take it along. Additionally, I have a makeup bag that I bring with me.