Forks packing lists?

So I finally booked my flights and now will have nervous jitters for 2 months waiting for the adventure that awaits (mostly nervous about the flights, since I am traveling to Seattle alone)...still, though, it's real now - Holycrap!

I am trying to figure out a way to pack using just the 2 carry-ons for the flights - one less thing to deal with...ya know?

Sadly, I don't know how to pack for a trip to the beach on the other side of the state, never mind a 7 hour cross-country flight, TSA regulations (I read them already - I do think I'm good so far with those), potential for lost luggage and a 5-day stay, various potentially cold/rainy weather vampy activities, etc...

Anyone who went last year, what were your essentials for this part of the country? Anything you wish you brought but didn't - or thought you would need but didn't?

Good pair of walking shoes. Light jacket, maybe a lined wind breaker with a hood or if you have a hat.
They do have a grocery store and other stores if you run out of anything.
I drove so I didn't have the TSA issues.

Make sure you also check the regulations of the airline you're traveling with. They vary sometimes as well.

Definitely bring a mildly warm coat. It can get chilly and even though we were lucky to have pretty nice weather last year, it might not be the same this year. I wore my Bella jacket and I was fine. I also packed a few sweaters in varying weight as well.

Good shoes are a must, especially for the beaches (which are freaking beautiful).