Why do women take so much longer to pack for vacation than men?

[Desserter4]

It takes me like 15 minutes, for them it's like a whole day event.

[Ez-Bri-Z_v2]

I mean, I can pack in about an hour. It's just a matter of finding the clothes I want and all the things I need like toiletries and shoes I might need. It's a lot harder when you have to pack for kids though because you have to find where they put their clothes (if they dont put them in drawers like they are supposed to) and determine which ones are clean or not. Infants and toddlers are even harder because you have to pack all the things they need like bottles, toys, strollers, slings and whatever else is needed. Usually that gets left to moms so that's another reason we take longer.

Guys just throw some clothes in a duffel bag and call it a day.

[Robbey]

Because we have to plan out our outfits for the entire trip. Guys can get by with less.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Could be because you're comparing US men with women of other developed countries? The former don't get much vacation, while the latter get several weeks. Which results in more cloth management needed, so it has impact on packing time.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

Because they worry about everything

[ShellyB]

If you are 30 I think you know the answer and are just kind of teasing us or something lol. But I will answer, say we will be traveling for a week. Okay, first, what are we doing each day? Travel days, casual days, dressy days. What will the weather probably be like and in case I’m wrong what else might happen, like will it be hot or maybe it will be cool at night, will it rain. So once you have guesses on that (including a backup plan) what outfits do I want for these occasions? And it might need a backup outfit in case I get there and realize the first outfit wouldn’t work. Okay so what do I need for each of these options? And then, things like hair care and skin. What accessories, and a big thing, what shoes.

Vs a guy is like, grab some pants and shirts and socks and stuff them in the suitcase. Maybe a little more than that, but not nearly as much planning is required. (I started packing for him anyway as far as clothes so at this point all he worries about is like phone chargers or his laptop if he brings that.)

[Rei13]

It’s a lot easier for guys to pack, there isn’t as high of standard for them to look good so they can get away with more. I also think some women just plan ahead better for what you might need, or at least that’s true in my relationship. My fiancé will comment on me over packing which while slightly true we both also end up using the things that were overpacking vs having to buy it there

[Billlewis]

I don't know. Maybe they're more concerned about what total strangers think of them than men are.

[MissSunshine2]

For many women, not me so much anymore, but younger women, there are clothes for every occasion. Probably because I'm a bit older and fewer clothes suit me now? I know what to pack and it takes me about fifteen minutes to do so.

[Adaline96]

There are things I pack that men don't need to. For example, pads and makeup. There are also more clothing options for women than men so I might take a variety: some tops, skirts, dresses, leggings, night dress, etc. I also wonder if women are possibly more prone to anxiety as I often pack early in fear I'll forget something

[queenofcardio]

I like having so many clothing options available. I’ll pack even things that I might not necessarily need but think I might need. I’m much more comfortable when I bring everything.

[AviatorTom]

Women have more things to choose from. What color? Dress, blouse, skirt, slacks? Which underwear?

We guys just have shirt, pants and underwear.

[soe11]

• Absolutely every female many things to pack, unlike men.
• My girlfriend always ready the essential stuff.
• She need at least 12 hours required.

[Nikki1989]

Not me. I am a minimalist when I travel.

[Anonymous]

because women have a higher standard of looking good.

men can wear a dirty t shirt and walk around with no problem. women would be shamed for doing the same thing

[beenherebefore]

Too many outfits.

[beefcakebradybatson]

Accessories !!!