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One of the worst things that can happen to you if you are travelling is to discover that you forgot an essential item, leaving you scrambling to discover the nearest store in your destination. The other side – you pack too much in your bag(s), and you
become burdened with heavy bags to tow, in addition to looking disorganized and, if you are travelling by plane, paying an arm and a leg for airline baggage fees.
become burdened with heavy bags to tow, in addition to looking disorganized and, if you are travelling by plane, paying an arm and a leg for airline baggage fees.
Packing for trips is usually one of the worst experiences ever, because:
You have to figure out how to make your suitcase fit the weight limits – especially if on your trip, you purchase so many souvenirs, that your suitcase ends up looking like you are permanently moving away from home. Not to mention, annoying airport security checks.
Feeling the need to pack for every situation you conceive in your mind – for example, you think you can receive an invite to a fancy dinner, so you may pack a dress or suit you have never worn in your life.
You have to fit your makeup and jewelry in one pouch – If you are a woman, you have no idea how you will manage with a small supply of cosmetics. You think to yourself how there should be an allowance for shampoo and hair products.
The realization that you need to do laundry – before you pack, you suddenly remember you have dirty laundry, but you also resign yourself to the fact that you will not do it after all.
Different outfits for every day – such a stressful activity! You also know that you will not stick to the clothing choices you just made.
What are you supposed to do when packing then?
Here are some very important but often overlooked tactics to ensure you do not fall into the trap of “too little, too much” syndrome that afflicts many inexperienced travelers.
Here are some very important but often overlooked tactics to ensure you do not fall into the trap of “too little, too much” syndrome that afflicts many inexperienced travelers.
1. Roll,
don't fold.
2. Make a packing list
3. Know your airline's
baggage-fee policy
4. Follow the 3-1-1 rule
Get familiar with the agency's
rules
5. Use your personal item
wisely
6. Wash your clothes on
the road
You can wash and wear just a
handful of outfits for the duration of even very long trips.
7. Pack dual-purpose
garments
8. Layer
This advice is twofold: Wear
layers and pack in layers.
9. Never
check essential items
10. Use packing aids
DO NOT FORGET LISTS!
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