Packing Advice – Tips to Get the Most in your Suitcase
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, it is highly unlikely that you’re doing it without taking along a bag or two. That means that you’ve discovered one of the harsh truths of modern air travel: There’s never enough space in your bags. Here are some great ways to get the most out of the limited room you have for your belongings and for keeping them safe on your trip.
In the first place, you want to keep your different possessions organized in separate areas of your bag. You can use pieces of scrap cardboard to dramatically improve your suitcase’s organization. The cardboard can divide your bag up into separate sections, so you can keep everything neat.
In addition, consider using some plastic bags to further organize the items that are going into your suitcase. Bagging up clothes is a terrific way to protect them from unplanned spills, keep them clean and stop them from wrinkling by folding them carefully. It’s a good idea to bag other possessions, too, especially liquid toiletries that might spill.
Speaking of your toiletries, make sure you’re taking along small bottles. Even if you’re checking in a bag and don’t have to worry about security restrictions, it’s a waste of space to haul along a full bottle of shampoo for a trip that will only last days or weeks. Full-size toiletries also make your bags heavier than they need to be. Although the easiest way to do this is to buy cheap travel-sized bottles, keep in mind that you get what you pay for. Spending a little extra for a quality bottle may save you from some irritating leaks.
To return to the topic of the humble plastic bag, use a spare bag from the grocery store to seal up any shoes you’re packing. This will protect your footwear from scratches and, more importantly, keep your shoes from spreading dirt all over your clothes. Remember to hang onto your shoe bags after you’ve reached your destination. You’ll need to re-pack your dirty shoes for the journey home.
In order to make yourself as safe as possible, you should do your best to spread out your valuables. If you’re taking multiple bags, make sure each has an equal load of valuables. Items you’ll want to protect this way include jewelry, electronics and spare travel cash. You should apply the same logic to spreading your clothes between bags, so that if a bag is mislaid by the airline you will still have a complete set of clothes to wear until your bag is located or you have had chance to buy replacements.
Finally, here’s a vital security tip, though it doesn’t directly involve packing. Before you go on your trip, take the time to sit down at a computer with a scanner. You should scan in all of the important documents you’ll be taking with you on your trip. This includes passports, checks, reservation receipts, tickets and any other paperwork you need on the road. Store the scans of these documents in a webmail account that you can access anywhere.
Traveling is a lot more fun when you can take along everything you want to, and when your luggage survives the trip intact. Experience is one sure way to improve your packing skills, but the tips presented here will hopefully give you a sure start the next time you start stuffing your suitcases.
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