WHAT IS YOUR PACKING PERSONALITY?

ANXIOUS OVERPACKER

ULTIMATE FEAR: Not having something you might need. MANTRA: More is more.

MOST LIKELY TO: Spend the morning of your trip trying on endless outfits and not feeling satisfied with any of them.

PACK PERFECT TIP: You will benefit most from ruthless editing. Decide how many of each item you’re going to pack and stick to this plan. If you’re afraid you might be tempted to overpack, rope in a friend to double-check your maths.

FOREVER FORGETFUL

ULTIMATE FEAR: Forgetting something crucial.

MANTRA: Help! Did I pack my . . . [fill as appropriate]?

MOST LIKELY TO: Run to the nearest shopping centre on landing to stock up on the things you’ve forgotten.

PACK PERFECT TIP: The packing checklist will be your strongest ally. Check it, double-check it and then check it again — ticking off items once they’re in your bag. It will also help you stay focused on what you really need.

JUMBLED TRAVELLER

ULTIMATE FEAR: Holding up the security queue while you take your bag apart, saying: ‘I know it’s in here somewhere...’

MANTRA: My luggage is like a black hole.

MOST LIKELY TO: Open your luggage at your destination to find wrinkled clothes covered in a film of exploded shampoo.

PACK PERFECT TIP: Subdividing your packing is key for you. Packing cubes which fit inside your suitcase could help, as will separate pouches for jewellery, chargers and toiletries.

DITZY DAYDREAMER

ULTIMATE FEAR: You’re not a fearful traveller, but rather a bit of a dreamer. MANTRA: I’ll become a different person on this trip.

MOST LIKELY TO: Buy a new travel wardrobe, paying no attention to the climate or likely activities at your destination.

PACK PERFECT TIP: Your adventure is best served by good preparation. Packing properly will allow you to be more spontaneous when you get there as you’re not wasting valuable time stocking up on essentials.