When you have to live somewhere temporarily

Short answer: A temporary home means limited space, an unknown laundry setup and clothes that have to be packed again when the stay ends. Bring what you can wear every day and combine freely, and leave the rest at home.

Pack by days, not by mood

Count how many days pass between washes and bring exactly that many base sets. It is tempting to pack whatever you feel like, but that quickly fills the suitcase and a wardrobe that will not close. Start with base layers from Copenhagen Bamboo's most popular styles, which work every day.

Laundry is the unknown

Whether there is a machine where you are staying or you need a launderette changes how much you need. Find out before you pack if you can. Without a machine, bring clothes for two weeks, because trips to the launderette get put off. Our bamboo sweat clothes are soft pieces that last several days.

Two base colours go a long way

With two colours everything can be combined, and you can manage with half as much. When tops and bottoms all match each other, you never need to think about what goes with what. The same goes for bamboo boxers and the rest of your base layers, which take little space.

Space is smaller than you think

Temporary homes often have a small wardrobe, or just a few hooks and a chest of drawers. Everything you bring needs a place, or it ends up in the suitcase under the bed. Pack for the space that is there, not the space you have at home. Fewer clothes give a better overview.

Remember a smart outfit

What people forget most often is a smart outfit for special occasions and enough socks. One neat outfit takes little space but saves a last minute purchase. Socks are small but run out fast, so bring a few more pairs than you think you need.

Consider the weather over the stay

If you are away for several months, the season may change. Keep that in mind when packing, but do not pack for every possible situation. Thin layers that combine cover most things, and your thickest outer layer can often be collected or sent later if the weather turns.

Only buy what you miss after a week

It is easy to buy new things at first, because everything feels a little unfamiliar. Wait a week and see what you actually miss. What you brought often goes further than expected. Whatever is still missing after a week is what you really need.

The trip home has to fit too

Remember that everything you bring or buy along the way has to come home again. Keep your wardrobe small for the whole stay. Choose pieces that fold or roll easily and do not crease much. That makes the last day easier and means nothing gets left behind.

Frequently asked questions

How much should you bring

Base layers for the days between washes, plus three tops and two bottoms. With two base colours most things combine freely.

What do people forget most often

A smart outfit and enough socks. Both take little space but are hard to do without.

Should you buy new things there

Only what you find you are missing after a week. What you brought often lasts longer than expected.