Hate Packing for Summer Vacations? These Men Can Help

Devin Lucien, 40

DJ and music producer, Los Angeles

Next vacation: Yosemite National Park, Calif.

Must-have bags: A silver Away suitcase and a black sling bag from the North Face for my passport, eye drops, lip balm, wallet and AirPods. I hate digging through my backpack.

Packing technique: I pack the night before and have it down to a science. I bring a few pairs of pants, white and black tees, vintage band tees and a short-sleeve Acne Studios button-up.

Go-to shoe: My Salomon XT-6s. They are comfortable and can be used for walking during the day, working out, hiking, and they’re stylish so I can wear them out at night.

George Hahn, 51

Content creator, New York

Next vacation: Cape Cod, Mass.

Travel essentials: Tellason jeans, J.Crew polo shirts, a white Proper Cloth dress shirt and a navy Suitsupply suit. Soludos espadrilles and Vilebrequin swim trunks if there’s a beach. And a Wash & Stain Bar from the Laundress in case I need to do emergency laundry in the bathroom sink.

Packing technique: I mentally dress myself, anticipating what I’ll wear each day, the way a stylist plans looks for a series of appearances. There’s a blueprint but also room for improvisation.

Must-have bag: An Away carry-on or a duffel bag from Boarding Pass.

Woldy Reyes, 35

Chef, New York

Next vacation: Fire Island, N.Y.

In-flight saviors: S’well water bottle and Edie Parker CBD hemp extract for staying mellow.

Everyday basics or festive vacation looks?: I pack basics first: Cos T-shirts; Eckhaus Latta jeans. If I’m going somewhere warm, I’ll bring my embroidered linen Bode button-down. For somewhere cooler, my Craig Green quilted buttoned worker jacket is in the bag.

What’s in the dopp kit?: Mason Pearson hairbrush, Image Skincare moisturizer and Maison Louis Marie No.04 Perfume Oil.

Arian Jabbary, 30

Attorney, New York

Next vacation: Parma, Italy

Travel essentials: I’m very particular about writing, so before I travel I refill my Lamy Cp1 Fountain Pen with Noodler’s 54th Massachusetts Ink. I like sending a touristy postcard or letter on hotel letterhead.

What’s in the dopp kit?: Aesop Rind Concentrate Body Balm. When traveling, everything gets dried out and a bit of this on the face and body gives me that refresh I need.

Go-to shoes: Iakovos leather sandals, CQP canvas sneakers and Alden loafers.

—Edited from interviews by Max Berlinger