I wish I could just travel with a bar of soap and a toothbrush, but I can’t.

Three weeks in Cuba is just long enough for me to reconsider travel sizes. I will, however, go out on a limb and travel size my toothpaste (assuming that’s one thing I can purchase if need be).

I’m going full size on deodorant, 8 oz Dr. Bronner’s, and definitely sunscreen. Sunscreen is not something I’m going to skimp on!

I considered just going hippie chic for three weeks and using Dr. Bronner’s for everything, including shampoo. However, my hair is fragile. After much thought, I decided on an 8 oz. shampoo. So? I won’t be winning in the ‘lightest load’ category…

Here’s my list of toiletries (brace yourselves):

• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• floss
• lip balm
• shampoo
• Dr. Bronner’s castile soap
• hand soap sheets (for on-the-road hand washing)
• sore muscle rub
• razor
• travel roll of toilet tissue (75 sheets. If I dole it out at less than 4 a day, they’ll last)
• 10 – 0.3 fl oz. Her’ Chamois Butt’r
• 3 Charmin wet wipes (10 in each one, so total of 30). Again, use sparingly.
• 10 Cooling Body Cloths. I’m bringing those in case I don’t have access to a shower.
• bug spray
• q-tips
• 20 tampons
• 2 pads
• deodorant
• hand and body cream
• sunscreen
• industrial-strength concealer
• blotting tissues
• lipstick

Total weight: 4.2 lbs