8 Packing Tips To Help You Travel Like A Pro

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As they say, “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.”

Traveling is one of the fun parts of life. This holds true, especially with the ongoing pandemic that has restricted people’s movement due to lockdowns for the past two years.

Whether the trip is a personal one wherein you wanted a me-time and went backpacking in a new place or a business trip to do the job you are good at, traveling has always refreshed your soul. You get to go back to your home feeling recharged and with new memories to look back.

However, traveling can turn out to be a disaster if you do not pack your things correctly. Think of the hassle you will get when you are in a new place, and suddenly you realize that you have left something important at home! It can quickly turn your memorable trip into a dreadful event.

To avoid this from happening to you, here are some easy yet effective packing tips to help you travel like a pro.

Plan ahead.

To ensure that you have all the things you will need for your trip, you should plan the items you will bring. Create a list that will guide you on what to pack later on. Having a list will give you a big picture, and it will be easier to identify if you missed out on anything than directly packing your stuff. Sometimes, the essential things like period underwear or boxer briefs are those that get missed out!

Having a list will also require you to plan out your outfits for the whole trip, lessening the chances of overpacking clothes. The packing list will also come in handy when traveling with kids because it will make you more organized in preparing all the items you will need, like feeding bottles, diapers, toys, and others.

Roll it up!

This is a classic tip- to save up space, roll up your clothes instead of your usual style of folding them. You not only get to save up space for your other stuff, but you also get to avoid your clothes getting deep wrinkles. How to do this? For tops, lay it facedown, fold in the sleeves, and roll from the bottom up. For pants, fold it in half with the legs together, then roll from the waist down.

Essentials go with hand carry.

To avoid rummaging through all your suitcases and ensure that valuable items are at arm’s reach, place essentials in your hand carry. Put your passports, ID, money, medicines, credit cards, ticket, gadgets, and other valuables in your hand-carry tote. In case your suitcase gets lost, at least you would not regret putting your valuables in your checked bag.

Take a picture of your stuff.

Another contingent plan in case your luggage gets lost is to take a picture of your stuff. Take a picture of what you pack before you leave. You will need this as a reference if your luggage gets lost and needs to file for a travel insurance claim. When packing before going home, it can also be your easy cheatsheet- are your things complete? Are you sure that you will not leave anything behind?

Maximize space with packing aids.

Use packing aids to maximize the space of your suitcase. Packing aids shrink your clothes into a vacuum-packed, tight bundle so that your bulky items such as coats will not use your whole luggage space.

To make your suitcase more organized, you can also use packing cubes so that your planned outfits are bundled together and can easily be stacked.

Keep a toiletry bag.

If you are a frequent traveler, keep a toiletry bag with all your necessary toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, travel toothbrush, deodorant, etc. You wouldn’t need to worry about packing it whenever you need to leave.

You can also opt for solid toiletries such as shampoo and soap bars to lessen liquids. Aside from the saved weight, you also protect yourself from leaks. It is also a much eco-friendly option.

Bring an extra tote with you.

You will most likely have more items with you when going home because of your memorabilia during the travel. Bring a foldable tote with you so that you can have additional space. You can also easily hand carry it and place it below your seat in the airplane.

Wash your clothes.

When traveling for a long time, it will be beneficial for you to do your laundry. Through this, you can repeat your clothes and do not need to bring too many items. Ask your hotel beforehand if laundry services are available. If not, you can get a travel-size laundry detergent and wash your clothes in the sink.

Key Takeaway

Travelling can be a breeze if you pack rightly. Apply these tips so that the only thing you need to worry about is to enjoy your much awaited trip.