Lighten your load with these efficient packing tips
- Use the right suitcase for the occasion.
Our natural tendency is to select our luggage based on how long the journey will be. Although it is undoubtedly an influence, the type of trip is more important. When going on a city trip or beach vacation, a small or medium-sized suitcase is the best option because it is simple to prepare a lot of lightweight clothing, which you’ll need for daily outfit changes when the weather is hot, and you’ve been walking all day.
A larger suitcase would be needed for an outdoor adventure journey to accommodate all your hiking supplies, such as warm clothing and sturdy footwear. - Make a list and check it twice.
One of the biggest errors people make, according to them, is just throwing things in a suitcase without a system in mind. It’s always a good idea to list out your needs in writing, just like with so many other important life chores. Make a packing plan with all your necessities on it, then separate items based on the pertinent requirements for your trip. - Find your own formula.
Nine tops and three bottoms are usually sufficient for trips, particularly if they are in neutral colours that go well together. Additionally, she advises keeping your shoe collection to no more than three pairs: one pair of strolling shoes, one pair of sandals, and one pair of flip-flops. - Consider clothing material and colours.
Pack clothes made of wrinkle-resistant materials like knit, denim, wool, and synthetics. A lot can be said about hues. The colours we bring are significant, the darker the hue the less noticeable wrinkles are. - Less is more.
Remind yourself that traveling is a passing experience and that it shouldn’t be about making elaborate wardrobe choices but rather the journey itself. Bringing only a handful of outfits that you adore will make getting dressed every day a breeze. Choose clothing that makes you feel good about yourself, is comfy, and resists wrinkling. - Organize your clothes vertically and tightly.
Consider your suitcase as a type of table of contents; you want to be able to glance inside and instantly know what’s inside. The secret, according to Kondo, is to pack your things vertically so you can see them all at once. “In this manner, you avoid having to remove everything to find the one item you seek.” - Wear your bulkiest clothing.
Bulky items should always be packed flat; never roll or fold them. They should always be placed at the bottom of your luggage. - Keep travel essentials packed.
“If you stay ready, you won’t have to get ready”
Keep the items you always bring with you packed rather than continually packing and unpacking, especially if you travel frequently. Organizing your vacation toiletries and accessories in advance can make packing a simple grab-and-go process.