Glamping on Governors Island is one of those trips where overpacking can make the experience worse instead of better. You are walking from the ferry to your tent, exploring the island, and likely carrying your own bag the entire way. This is not the kind of trip where you want multiple bags, heavy luggage, or things packed "just in case." The good news is Collective Retreats provides a lot of the basics already, so packing for this stay is simple.

Packing for a trip can be a total headache, right? I mean, how do you decide what to bring without turning your suitcase into a chaotic mess or worse, paying extra baggage fees? Over the years, I’ve learned some neat tricks that make packing not just easier but actually kind of fun. Whether you’re jetting off for a weekend getaway or a month-long adventure, these travel packing tips will help you pack smart, stay organized, and travel light (yes, it’s possible!). So grab your

New York in the summer is not the place for overpacking. It is hot, crowded, loud, and walk-heavy. You move through airports, trains, apartments, sidewalks, stairs, ferries, museums, and restaurants, often all in the same day. What you bring with you should support that, not slow you down. For this trip, we traveled backpack only, which is how we typically travel. One backpack per person for the entire trip. No rolling suitcases. No extras packed out of anxiety...