Summer is here! It’s the perfect time to travel and see the world from a new perspective. But with great travel, comes the great responsibility of packing. Rather than get lost in the suitcase induced stress, travel with ease with these simple packing tips and tricks!
Make a List
Take a pen to paper! Write down all that you’ll need to bring on your trip, no matter how small. If you don’t know where to start, separate your list into categories: clothes, toiletries, entertainment, medication, shoes, etc. This will help keep everything well organized. Bring your list along for the trip so that you can be sure you packed everything for the way back!
Check the Weather
Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. Check the weather to make sure you’re packing appropriate clothing for each day. Bring an umbrella no matter the forecast, that way you’ll never get caught out in the rain!
Roll Your Clothes
Save space by rolling your clothes instead of folding them. Make sure you sort them by article of clothing to make it easier to find when you arrive at your destination.
Save Your Liquids
Prevent a shampoo explosion! Unscrew the lid of your liquids and place a plastic bag over the top. Screw the lid back on and you’re good to go! This will stop liquids from spilling all over your bag.
Use Your Shoes
Don’t let any space go to waste. Fill your shoes with bundles of socks or other toiletries to save space. Be sure to wrap your shoes in plastic bags as well to prevent them from dirtying any of your clothes.
Don’t Forget Laundry!
Bring along a small bag to put your dirty clothes in while you’re on your trip. That way, when you come home, you don’t have to worry about deciding what’s clean and what’s dirty.
