Best Ways To pack for your vacation like a pro

Going on vacation is fun, and if you have time then the packing is fun as well. but, many of us are so busy that we barely have time to think about packing; this is why the travel checklist has become such an important part of traveling for many of us.

Travel Packing Checklist – Why We Need One?

Originally packing lists were jotted down on bits of paper or in our diaries, now they have become much more advanced with many of us having them saved on phone or app!

So, what does the perfect travel packing checklist have to contain?

Travel checklists are about organization. The great designed checklist must have all the appropriate sections. These should include; health essentials, toiletries, daily wear, evening wear, practical essentials, etc.

How to use a travel packing checklist

There are some things which you will need where ever you are going and for whatever length of time, you are staying.

These are the items that you place in your spreadsheet and never change or remove (the best way to identify these is to change the cell color so that you don’t accidentally delete them).

What Should Be on a Travel Packing Checklist?

It is a good idea to start a checklist right after booking a trip to ensure that there is sufficient time to find everything added to the list.

• Knowing the type of holiday usually dictates the sort of clothing that needs to be packed. Depending on how long the break will last and the type of weather conditions to be expected helps to determine how many of each clothing item will be needed. But perhaps most important is to keep in mind any baggage allowance restrictions.

• Sundries such as toiletries, sun creams, and insect repellents can be added, but are not crucial as they can always be purchased. But prescribed medications are an absolute must for the checklist and a copy of the prescription form. Depending on the destination they may not be available or at least may prove very costly to buy.

• A valid passport is required to travel out of and into any country is top of the list. It is always best to check if a Visa or other documents are required by the authorities at the intended holiday destination. A Visa can sometimes be applied for several weeks before the date of travel.

• Sufficient money perhaps as travelers’ cheques, the relevant type of currency or credit and debit cards which can be used at the holiday destination.

• Other necessary documents such as travel tickets and insurance documents, confirmation papers for accommodation car hire, and other booking papers need to be included. It is always recommended that photocopies of important documents such as a passport and a list of emergency contact numbers are carried and should be added to any checklist.

International travel packing list tips and tricks

In these days of reduced baggage allowances and hefty excesses for anything over the prescribed weight, it’s clever to think carefully before packing. Whilst there are a few people out there who consider layering the solution to maximizing their holiday wardrobe, wearing multiples tops and two pairs of trousers on the plane is never a good look.

Here are our tips for getting the best results out of a small suitcase.

#1 Only take what you need

This sounds obvious, but unnecessary or inappropriate items are often the cause of the over-packing problem. Think logically about where you’re going and what you’ll be doing – check the weather forecast as close to your departure date as possible and keep in mind, taking clothes that easily wash and dry means packing less.

#2 Essentials first

Before deciding on which evening heels to choose for a night on the tiles – make sure you’ve got the real essentials sorted, I like to think of these as the three P’s: pants, passport, purse.

#3 Select, then pack

Rather than just throwing stuff into a case, the best approach to frugal packing is to first select your items, put them to one side, go away and have a cup of tea, then come back to the pile and edit before submitting.

#4 Don’t double up

If you’re traveling with a partner or friend check and see what they are packing – there’s no need for you both to pack all your own toiletries. Tally up a complete list and divide it between two cases.

#5 Roll rather than fold

Despite a lack of solid scientific research to explain the reason why, it always seems that suitcases will take more clothing if the items are rolled rather than folded – plus if you roll using a layer of tissue paper you minimize creasing.

#6 Intelligent hand luggage

It’s wise to ensure that your hand baggage doubles up as an overnight bag, so if your main hold all goes walkabout, you’re not stuck on holiday with just a trashy airport novel and a liter of duty-free gin to your name.

#7 Travel Insurance

Once you’ve taken the trouble of refining your packing procedure don’t go and risk it all, make sure you’ve got some travel insurance, this will ensure that if you do lose your case or the flight gets canceled, you’ve got a back-up plan.

packing a suitcase like a Professional Traveler

It doesn’t matter how often you travel during the year and it is for business or leisure when you have to pack a suitcase, it is nice to be able to do so as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Here are my Tips on How to Pack Like a Pro:

• Before you begin pulling each item of clothing out of your closet, find out what the weather is going to be like at your destination, and determine accordingly.

• Bring clothes that you could layer and wear in different combinations.

• Don’t throw everything into your suitcase helter-skelter, instead lay all of the items on your bed or floor, and start with the heaviest items first.

• Spread out your clothes like long pants and heavy sweaters and arrange them at the base of your bag.

• Determine if you need to roll up or fold your shirts. hold shirts from getting wrinkled you can fold them over a magazine to hold their shape.

• Build one layer at a time and fill any small spaces with objects such as socks, underwear, ties, etc.

• Put your shoes in plastic cases and remember to fill them with socks, toiletries, and different small items.

• Wrap any liquid-stuffed items like shampoos or fragrance bottles inside a plastic bag in case they start to leak.

• Usually, pack fragile items within the center of your suitcase where they’ll have the most protection.

• In case you plan to hold your suitcase onto an airplane, use travel-size toiletries to save space (they have to be 3 oz. or less)

• Most airlines have weight restrictions, check before you get to the airport.

• Try to travel light, if you can. Usually, what you don’t have, you don’t need.

Packing a suitcase for your next trip will be easy as long as you plan and follow the tips I have given above.

Final thoughts

No matter whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, knowing how to pack can make your trip go more smoothly. By using some simple packing tips you can keep your clothes free from wrinkles, save space, and make sure you get to your destination with everything you need.

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