How to Pack a Bag or Suitcase Efficiently
Packing for a trip is easy when you plan ahead by following the tips given below. Remember to pack according to the weather, location and activities planned. Be sure to include toiletries, medications and valuables such as jewelry in a separate traveling case which you can stow away in an overhead cabin.
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Check out the weather at your destination(s) before you go. Is it going to rain? Pack a rain suit or something that can get wet and dry quickly. If it is going to be hot, pack shorts. Don't forget: Do you need a bathing suit or swim clothes?
2Plan each day in advance. This will help you decide how many pieces of clothing to take. Too much and you will regret carrying everything. Remember you can always buy a cheap t-shirt or a pair of shorts at your destination. You will regret it if you pack too much, but if you pack too little you can always compensate for it. Remember probably every town you have ever been in has had a laundromat.
- Over-packing will also leave less room in your suitcase for purchasing gifts and souvenirs.
3 Put large or heavy clothing at the bottom. Always put heavier or larger items at the bottom of the suitcase. This will make it easier to find items in your suitcase.- Pack several lightweight layers. This will work well for both hot and cold weather, as you can add more if you're too cold, and take some off if you're too hot.
- 4 Choose between rolling and folding your clothing. If you need more space in your suitcase and aren't worried about the weight, roll your clothes (as this will take significantly less space than folding). If you do not need as much space and want to keep the weight down, fold your clothes.
- Roll items as tightly as possible in order to achieve the space saving effect.
- Rolling does not necessarily make your clothes more wrinkled, you simply need to be careful that when you roll clothes, you do not roll in any wrinkles. Roll the item as flat as possible. Folding the item along its natural seams first will help.
- Elastic items will be easier to roll without introducing wrinkles.
- If you aren't very good at rolling, avoid rolling items which wrinkle easily.
- Rolled items will need to be packed tightly, which is why this method should only be used if space is at a premium. Rolled items not tightly packed will cause them to unroll and wrinkle.
5 Use the inside of your shoes as storage space. Stuff your socks inside your shoes if there is no other room for them (it will also keep the shoes shape). If you have any other small trinkets, you can put that in your shoes, too.
6 Use folded tee shirts to separate and organize sections of your suitcase. This will help distribute the contents.
7 Pack fragile items in the center of your case. This way, they are less likely to be broken. If possible, don't bring anything fragile
9 Put shoes in a plastic bag. This is so that after you wear them, you can put them away without damaging any other items or making them dirty. You can use a grocery bag or a shower cap.
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Use creases and gaps to place underwear. Fit the underwear and socks down the sides once the case is full. This will make sure that you don't fill up valuable space in the middle.
Packing Checklist for Beach Trip
Clothes
□ Underwear
□ Light jacket or thin sweater
□ Five tanks or shirts
□ Four pairs shorts or skirts
□ Three swimsuits
□ Two swim cover-ups
□ Sandals
□ Sun hat
Personal Items
□ OTC medications
□ Prescription medications
□ Toiletries
□ Sunscreen
□ Lotion or aloe vera
□ Sunglasses
Snacks
□ Fruit
□ Refillable water bottle
Electronics
□ Phone charger
□ Camera and charger
□ Music player
□ Book or magazines
Miscellaneous
□ Beach bag/blanket/towel
□ Frisbee or beach toy
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