Simple Ideas for a Proper Packing Trip
Posted on Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 at 5:53 am
I’m sure you will agree with me when I will say that every time we go on a trip we used to pack tons of clothes, right? But when you got used to it and I find out that bringing tons of clothes especially to places that you haven’t yet is not really a good idea, even if you’re a kind of person who wants to have a lot of choices of clothes when you travel. So, here are some tips on how to pack for a trip:
- Make a checklist of every item you plan to take on your trip: clothing, shoes, toiletries, maps, guidebooks, reading material, and hotel and rental car information. Include even items you do not intend to pack. Murphy’s Law dictates that if you forget something, it will likely be an important item such as your plane ticket or housekeys.
- Buy travel-size containers for your toiletries, regardless of the length of your trip. Unless you will be in a remote location for weeks, you can always drop into a local shop to restock your supply of soap and toothpaste.
- Begin packing your luggage, checking off each item on your list as you go.
- Pack clothing using the time-honored “roll” technique. Lay two or three items on top of one another, smooth to flatten, and roll them up like you would a sleeping bag to save space and prevent wrinkles. For added wrinkle insurance, place a sheet of heavy tissue or packing paper between items of clothing before rolling.
- Pack sweaters and underwear in reusable compression bags, which can create up to 75% more space in your luggage. And, enclose toiletry containers in airtight plastic bags to prevent contents from spilling into your suitcase in the event of a leak. Wrap socks or pajamas around breakable items to cushion them.
