Tips To Help You Pack Successfully For Your Trip
Packing is overwhelming and daunting, no matter the reason. However, when you are going out of state, out of the country or anywhere for that matter, there is always added pressure. You always want to bring everything and never leave anything behind. This article will help you focus on what to pack and how to successfully pack it all.
Everyone brings valuables on a trip. It can range anywhere from your Great Aunt’s favorite locket to your wedding ring. Whatever your favored piece of jewelry is, make sure that you never keep them together. Pick pockets and thieves target obvious locations in your purse, luggage and carry-on bags. Don’t pack any of your jewelry into a jewelry box or use anything that makes it all too obvious. Hide different pieces inside of tissues or a handkerchief and put them in different bag compartments.
Always prepare for the worst and have your important documents such as your driver’s license, passport and bank cards copied. Instead of just one copy, make several. It is imperative that you are able to prove citizenship and identity if you should be the victim of theft or your luggage is lost. Keep a copy in every single bag you carry with you. For extra measure, make a copy and upload one to your email account and leave another with a close friend or family member.
It can be really difficult to find that perfect Estee Lauder night cream overseas or the perfect herbal shampoo. Many people use this as an excuse to lug 18 OZ shampoo bottles around and take up space. There is a simple solution to all of this! Purchase small bottles to store your much needed toiletries and only dispense the amounts you will need. Stores usually sell these small bottles for a good price and they may be located in the shaving cream, body wash or make-up aisles.
Organize everything into small plastic bags. It is important that your luggage space does not go to waste and doesn’t look like someone just dumped a handful of clothing inside. Really take the time to organize your toiletries, clothing and accessories that you are going to be taken with you. Divide up your packed goods according to categories.
Luggage rarely comes with good dividers or space where you can split your items into categories. Grab an old cardboard box and cut it up into small pieces to use as a divider inside of your suitcase. This can help keep your items from shifting into each other and define the space inside.
Your shoes shouldn’t be dirtying up your clothing. Take care of your clothes by putting your shoes in large Ziploc bags. This will ensure that if you step in mud your shoes won’t stain your clothing. Not even mentioning that shoes carry all sorts of bacteria from public restrooms and other less than desirable locations.
Going on vacation is so much fun, don’t let packing become a nightmare. Follow what you have learned from this article for packing success! By choosing to pack smart and light, you can also avoid luggage fees at the airport.