Whether you travel for two days or a month, the dilemma of over-packing or under-packing is constant every time. We are all looking for ways to pack just enough and take advantage of everything necessary. What most people want is not explicitly travelling light but finding ways to make packing a breeze. You don't have to worry anymore because we have discussed the top ten travel hacks that will make packing a breeze. Gone are the days when you would carry huge suitcases and still miss out on many things. Follow these travel hacks to pack like a pro!
Roll Your Clothes Instead of Folding Them
The old-fashioned folding of your clothes and laying others on top of it is no longer effective. Try rolling your clothes in cylinders and then fit them in your suitcase. You will see that way you can squeeze in more clothes and take less space. Rolling clothes also prevents them from wrinkling too much. Also, you don’t have to dig in and disrupt your entire suitcase to find any dress; you can easily access each one.
Use Ziploc Bags or Packing Cubes
Packing cubes and Ziploc bags are the best way to organize your things in a suitcase. They don't take up so much space, and you can easily fit your clothes or other things in them as they are flexible. You can use different packing cubes for clothes, toiletries, shoes, electronics, makeup, and whatnot. They not only keep things compartmentalized, but you can also even reuse them as they are durable.
Pack A Power Strip
Power strips are life savers! You are sorted for your trip if you have a travel-friendly power strip. You don't have to pack different plugs and wires. You can simultaneously charge all your gadgets, laptops, phones, cameras, or whatever you need. Some power strips come with USB ports and universal adapters as well. It is best when travelling with family or a group of friends.
Secure Your Necklaces by Putting Them in Straws
Necklaces are the most annoying things when they get tangled up. Also, detangling them right when you are getting ready and want to wear them is impossible. You can secure them in a straw, and they stay there without getting tangled. If the chain has pedants or other charms attached, making it hard to pass through a straw, you can cut the straw vertically, and it will fit perfectly.
Pack Multipurpose Clothes
Multipurpose clothes can save a lot of space, yet you can create many different outfits. Some of the examples of such garments are:
l Zip-off trousers as pants and shorts, both.
l Sarong as a beach cape and a summer dress during the day
l Tank tops can be layered or worn on their own.
Wear Heavier Clothes When Traveling
Skip your favorite trench coat or combat boots if you are packing light. You can wear them on your way. This way, you will take those as well, and it won't technically be a part of your luggage, making it overweight. Even when you think it is too hot to wear so many layers, coats are the best option in airports or aero planes because they are generally more relaxed compared to the outside temperature, and if you feel hot, you only must carry that one coat.
Use Travel-Size Containers for Toiletries
You don't have to pack your usual shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and moisturizer with you. The containers are too big and take up so much unnecessary space. You can find many smaller travel-size containers for them at any grocery store. Just transfer them into smaller containers. For better packing and saving yourself from any spilling hazard, it is best to pack your toiletries in saran wrap before you put them in a separate Ziploc bag. So, if there is any spillage, it will stay in the saran wrap or go in a Ziploc bag but won't destroy your clothes.
Keep A Microfiber Towel
If you need more clarification about hotel towels or carry your own, go for microfiber towels. They are the best travelling companions. You can easily fit them in your bag as they won't take up much space. They also don't take so much time drying, so you won't have to carry wet towels. Microfiber towels can also function as picnic blankets or after-swim towels.
Put A Dryer Sheet in The Luggage
Do you want your clothes to smell fresh when you take them out of your bag? Then, the dryer sheet is the solution. Its fresh scent keeps your clothes fresh whenever you take them out of your bag. It even absorbs unwanted odor from your clothes, keeping them crisp and fresh. So, if you want to avoid hanging your clothes as soon as you check in, keep a dryer sheet in the luggage.
Check The Weather Before You Travel
Checking the weather forecast before travelling is a must. It helps a lot in packing as well. You can pack accordingly if it's chilly, raining, or warm. If it's going to rain, you can pack an umbrella or raincoat with you, or for warmer weather, you can skip on extra layers. When you have packed according to weather changes beforehand, it makes travelling a lot easier and enjoyable. You don't even have to worry about buying things later when you reach the destination.
Bottom Line
You need to invest time and thought in learning the knack of packing. Once you pack light and check the itinerary, you will see how smooth and fun your trip goes. Whether a family vacation or a work trip, these travel hacks will make packing a breeze. To make this even more efficient, have a checklist before and after you pack. Follow these to a T, and you won't return to packing any other way. If you have any other travelling hacks, let us know.
Until then, Bon Voyage!
