There are many joys that accompany traveling; packing is not one them. Here are 5 tips that will help make it as smooth as possible whether you’re packing for a business trip, a cruise or just a weekend away.
Invest in a smart luggage organizer. For about the cost of checking and extra bag on one round trip you can buy an organizational tool that can help you fit everything you need in one bag instead of two.
Look for an organizer, like this Joyus luggage insert, which doubles as a portable closet. You can fold or roll and store several days of clothes, shoes, and underwear on the shelves, and the design easily collapses into a carry-on suitcase. It comes with a collapsible laundry hamper to separate your dirties from your cleans and you can unpack or repack in under 10 seconds.
Bring Back Ups. The Navy Seals have a saying that 2 is 1 and 1 is none. For items that are not easily replaced, like glasses, IDs, medication, or keys, bring multiples and give one to your traveling companion or keep it in a separate location.
Count it out. Before you pull anything out of your closet, consider the number of days you will be traveling, and the types of clothes and shoes you might need. Avoid the temptation to bring more than you need so you won’t have to pay extra fees for additional checked bags.
Make a detailed list. You don’t want to find yourself in downtown Beijing looking for a place to buy underwear because you forgot to bring any. Before you pack, start at your toes, work your way up to the top of your head and write down everything you’ll need for each part of your body. Check items off in pencil so you can reuse your list next time.
Bring multipurpose items. To minimize baggage weight, try to maximize the amount of use you’ll get out of each item you pack. For bulkier pieces, like shoes, only pack the styles you can wear with several different outfits.
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