We might think that we all know how to pack, but believe me when I tell you that these hacks are going to make your life easier, whether you’re going on vacation, business or just for a short break, we want you to be organized to enjoy your trip!
- ROLL YOUR CLOTHES
The rolling method is the biggest revolution in packing yet. Folded clothing takes more space than their rolled counterparts. Plus, rolling prevents your pieces from having creases and wrinkles.
It’s hard to believe that such a simple trick can change how you pack drastically. We recommend you to look for tutorials in social media such as Tik Tok, Instagram or Facebook to know how to do this amazing trick and you’ll be able to take everything with you on your trip.
- 2. PLAN AND PACK EARLY
Packing at the last minute is a recipe for disaster. You should put away everything you need into your suitcase about one week, or at least 2-3 days, in advance. The majority of time should be spent on researching and planning.
We know that this advice could be considered as simple but believe us when we say that a lot of people leave packing at the last minute and end up forgetting a lot of their stuff for the trip. Sometimes the things that you forget are things that you need to buy during the trip and that would make you spend more money.
- 3. MAKE A PACKING LIST
Nowadays you can do this list with your smartphone and mark the things that you have already packed. This would be a great way to optimize your time and be more organized.
- 4. MAKE A DIY FIRST AID KIT
Health care on the road is essential. Be sure to take with you at least one first aid kit. As for what items you should take, we recommend you the following:
- Prescription medications
- Face masks
- Antibacterial wipes
- Anti-diarrhoea medication
- Plaster (band-aid)
- Gauze & Tape
- Moleskin
- Scissors & Tweezers
- Antiseptic
- List of emergency phone numbers
- 5. PUT THINGS INTO YOUR SHOES
You should stuff your shoes with soft materials such as socks and underwear to make use of that extra space. Likewise, hats can be used in the same way. Lay your hats upside down and stuff them with socks and smaller items. This is also an excellent way to keep your non-foldable hats in shape.
- 6. SAVE SOME SPACE FOR SOUVENIRS
If you are traveling far, isn’t it fun to bring more stuff on your way back home? Most people are excited about the upcoming journey but forget about the trip back home. Saving a spare space for the items you can only find at the local shops is a wise and fun thing to do. That way, you can avoid the hassle of shipping everything to your home country and the cost of it as well. Plus, you can carry more if you go overboard with your shopping.
- 7. LAUNDRY BAGS
Packing dirty clothes shouldn’t be taken lightly. It could smell and make your clean clothes suffer the same fate if done wrong. Unless you do laundry while traveling, you should find a way to store dirty clothes.
As mentioned above, you can use a packing cube to store dirty clothes separately from clean ones. If possible, you should have with you at least two bags, one for lights and one for dark clothes. Other alternatives, such as plastic bags, work fine. But you may want to stick to eco-friendly choices like laundry bags or beach towels. A local laundromat is only available sometimes, so be always prepared.
- 8. PACK ESSENTIALS AND A CHANGE OF CLOTHES IN A CARRY-ON
Lost or delayed luggage is anyone’s worst nightmare. It can happen to the best of us. When you have your essentials or a set of clothes already in your carry-on, you won’t be left helpless in that precise moment.This is especially true for daily medications that may not be for sale at your destination. Plus, it saves you the hassle of opening your luggage in the middle of the plane to get what you need.
- 9. PHOTOGRAPH EVERYTHING
Layout the content of your suitcase, then take a photo. This serves two purposes: one, it helps you keep track of everything in case you have left anything behind when you were packing on your way back home. Secondly, you take two photos: one before embarking and another when you return home. Compare them and see which items you used on your trip and which ones you didn’t. So next time you know for sure what to leave at home. That way you’ll be packing efficiently.
Another advantage of having a photographic record of the things that you have packed is that you make sure to have a photo as evidence of all your travel documents which will act as a backup. If things go wrong (they got stolen), it’s never a bad idea to have a copy of your ID, as a proof of what was stolen from you.
- 10. PREVENT LEAKAGES WITH THIS ONE SIMPLE TRICK
As your luggage is thrown around from one place to another during flights, leakage is more likely to happen. But there’s a genius solution: putting clingfilm (plastic wrap) under toiletry bottle lids. Even the best travel bottle may be prone to leakage, and such a trick prevents the lotion or shampoo from spilling all over your clothes. Simply remove the caps, put a small plastic wrap around the opening, and seal the bottle off.
ENJOY YOUR TRIP and feel free to share with us more hacks!
