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Do you also hate packing? Don’t worry about it because you are not the only one who is facing that. Are you also from those people who think for days what to take with you on your holiday? Unfortunately, you are still confused and can’t really decide? Let me tell you first that Packing may seem simple but it is a science with rules that travellers often learn with their experience over the journey. To lighten the burden of packing and planning and ease your packing, we have decided to share some of our best tips and created a list of smart travel packing tips.
So before starting the packing the most important thing is to choose the bag which you are carrying with you. Make sure that it is not too big and too small. It is such that fits all your stuff and is easy to carry. Wherever you are planning to go always try to pick luggage that is versatile, lightweight, and big enough to hold all your travel essentials. The most important decision you will make is that prefer a bag that has an awesome warranty. Travelling with a piece of luggage with a broken wheel, handle, or zipper is the absolute worst part that made the journey horrible. Brands that back their gear with stand-up warranties build that promised durability into their gear.
Pro Tips for Bag packing
Think twice before packing
It starts with creating a packing list. Always remember that never start packing without a packing checklist unless you are a very experienced traveller. But sometimes experienced travellers also forget things, So a packing list is a must for removing unwanted things in the bag.
Think like the game of Tetris
The best way to fit everything into one bag. You will fill every inch of space with some kinds of stuff. For example, footwear should be stuffed with socks. Then lay your shoes together heel to toe at the bottom of your suitcase in a plastic shopping bag to protect clothes from dirt.
Popular strategies
1. Roll your clothes
While packing a suitcase always roll your clothes which will really make more space effective, as it helps to reduce the size of your luggage at least a little. It also avoids the clothes to get wrinkles so that they do not squeeze when we use them.
2. Use packing cubes
Roll your clothes and put them tightly together in packing cubes. This will help you to save space in your luggage. You can also create segments.
There are different packing cubes available out there. The best packing cubes for jeans, jackets and hoodies are large and extra-large packing cubes. T-shirts can be packed in medium packing cubes. Small and extra small packing cubes are perfect for underwear and socks. Garment folders, special, envelope-like, packing folders, will keep your shirts, dresses and trousers folded neatly and wrinkle-free.
Your shoes can also be also can packed into a packing cube. However, a special shoe bag is a way better option for such a purpose. These kind of bags are water, sand and dirt resistant. Take a spare packing cube or a laundry bag for your dirty clothes.
3. Never unpack your toiletries
Keeping a set of bathroom products already packed also ensures that you don’t forget a toothbrush or contact lens case that you might use the morning of takeoff. Keep these items in a small pouch or box in the corner of a cabinet or drawer for easy access when packing for a trip. To streamline what you need, consider all-in-one options like BB creams, which combine foundation, moisturizer and sunblock. To prevent leakage, double up that plastic bag.
4. Wear your heavy items of clothing on the plane
Prefer to wear bulky footwear and clothing such as jeans and a hoodie on the plane. Probably it will be cool on the plane and you will also need something warm to wear anyway.
5. Keep electronics and cables in a separate pouch
You just keep your electronics separated from the rest of your stuff so that you will be able to locate them in your luggage quicker. You can use any large pouch to pack your electronics and cables but it is good if you buy a special electronics organizer.
6. Keep your liquids separated
Your toiletries should always be placed on top of your suitcase in a clear bag. Liquids cover gels, aerosols, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures and other items of similar consistency, such as drinks, toothpaste, soups, syrups, perfumes, shaving foam, etc.
Travelling is actually fun and is certainly a hobby for many people who love to explore new places. If you are going somewhere and you have not made the right kind of planning and packing. This will then cause your entire journey a mess and stress. The purpose of a vacation would be spoiled and you cannot enjoy the journey. Therefore you should keep in mind the above-mentioned points before the beginning of any trip.
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