Travel packing tips: Be a pro at carrying light baggage
Whether you’re a frequent traveller or not, packing for travel can be tricky. While the pursuit of wanderlust is real, it comes with its own set of problems: what to pack, how many dresses are too many and do you really need four different swimsuits?
Ahead of the peak holiday season, here are some useful travel packing tips to help you keep your life on the go a little less chaotic:
MAKE LISTS
The importance of having a thought-out list of things to carry cannot be stress enough. Ideally, start putting it together at least a week ahead of your scheduled date of travel. This will make sure that you have everything you need to carry with you. Make separate heads for clothes, toiletries, gadgets, emergency medicines, etc.
ROLL, DON’T FOLD
We have been packing wrong for centuries. Now, many experts believe that rolling (rather than folding) maximises space in your suitcase. Also, clothes are lesser wrinkled this way.
FILL UP THE DEAD SPACE
Make use of every inch of space available. Smaller items such as socks and napkins can be stored in the small gaps.
CARRY A SUITCASE AND A BACKPACK
The suitcase will hold all your clothes, shoes, and non-emergency items. Keep the backpack for your gadgets, wallets and medicines that you may need during the journey; and, even a few eatables.
MULTIPURPOSE CLOTHING
Carry items that can double up; for instance a scarf that can be turned into a sarong for a lazy day at the beach. Pack in some options that can be used for layering – jackets, shrugs and capes. You can mix and match to turn them into different outfits.