Leaving The Stress At Home: 6 Top Tips For Packing For Your Next Vacation
It may seem like it has been a very long time since your last break away anywhere, but you may be lucky enough to have a vacation lined up on the horizon. One of the biggest causes of stress when it comes to taking a vacation is packing for the trip.
In this guide, we’ll talk you through six of the best tips for packing for your next vacation- without all of the stress.
1. Get A Suitable Suitcase
There are thousands of different types of suitcases on the market, and the choice can be overwhelming. Getting the right case for your trip is essential, and knowing what to look for will make case shopping considerably easier.
First up, your case should be as light as possible. If you’re flying, then every gram of your luggage counts. The lighter your case, the more you’ll be able to pack.
Secondly, you may need to carry your case quite a distance. There will be airports to get around, connections to make, and then you may need to drag your case around a strange city. Pick a case with wheels. Ideally, you should get wheels that rotate 360 degrees as these are the easiest to move.
Lastly, think about durability. Your case needs to withstand the knocks that it will get when it is thrown around by the baggage handlers.
2. Start Packing Early
Allow yourself plenty of time to pack your case. You may forget things at first, and this will give you time to remember and add more to your case.
3. Use Every Space Possible
When it comes to packing your case, space is a vital and scarce commodity. Use it wisely. Insert items like your curling wand into a shoe to save space—Tuck small items of clothing into every little gap. Use packing cubes to keep all of your items tightly contained.
4. Roll Your Clothes
Folding your clothes may keep them neater, but it takes up far more space. One of the best ways to transport your clothing is to roll it up tightly and pack it this way. If you have clothes that may get damaged by rolling them, by all means, fold these. For everything else, roll it and iron them when you get to your final destination.
5. Weigh Before You Go
Before you head to the airport, make sure that you weigh your case. Use a reliable weighing scale to ensure you get an accurate representation- you wouldn’t want any surprises when it comes to weighing your case in the airport. At least if you do it at home, you have the chance to take items out.
6. Leave Space For Souveniers
Finally, remember that you are likely to want to pick up items when you get to your destination- whether that is duty-free shopping or gifts for the family—leaving some room spare in your case for items that you may want to bring back is a great idea.
