Whether it is a business trip, family trip or romantic getaway, exploring new places is thrilling. You’re possibly counting the days until you leave, but if there’s one thing you dread, it is packing. Deciding what gets space in your suitcase is difficult enough, let alone determining how you can fit it all.
Do you envy the smart jet-setters who seem to navigate airports with ease while only carrying a small amount of baggage? That’s because years of travel experience have taught them a few packing tricks that make the process easy. Now you can use the same strategy to pack easily no matter how close or far you plan to travel.
Choose a double duty clothing item.
Check the weather for your destination so that you only pack items that comply with the weather forecast. You will not need such a big sunhat if rain is coming. Want to take it one step further? Select items that are multitasking. For example, a large scarf can be a classy accessory and can even be used as a blanket on a plane or at the beach.
Pack toiletries strategically.
If possible, bring only samples and travel-sized items to save space. Then leave them at the end of the trip to open up the bags room to take the mementos home. To avoid spills and baggage explosions, place toiletries in a plastic bag or add plastic wrap to the top before screwing on the lid.
Choose a tool that saves time.
Air drying hair is time consuming and hotel hair dyes are often slow and unreliable, so pack a lightweight, foldable dryer like the Panasonic EH-NA27-K Nanoe Compact Hair Dryer to streamline your beauty routine. nanoe technology draws moisture from the air to create moisture-rich ions that penetrate each hair shaft and enhance hair’s smoothness and shine. Need more incentive? The unique Quick-Dry Nozzle is designed to dry hair faster, so you can spend less time preparing and more time enjoying your vacation.
Fold to stop wrinkling.
To stop wrinkling of delicate items, try wrapping them around large, soft items. For example, wrap a silk blouse or cotton pants around a sweater. Avoid folding more clothes than necessary. In fact, many people use the rolling method to save space and stop wrinkles.
Take advantage of oddly shaped items.
Shoes take up quite a lot of baggage space, so try to choose no more than three pairs, and wear the heaviest or largest pair when traveling. Place shoes along the sides or bottom to reinforce the bag, then store items inside to maximise space (such as socks, nylon and deodorant).
Eliminate makeup mess.
Only bring makeup kits on vacation and pack multi-use items like lipstick that can even be used as a blush. To stop shadows and powder compacts from breaking, place a cotton pad pressed between the powder and the lid.
Take some plastic bags.
One of the most versatile things you can take on a trip is also one that many people forget: a resealable plastic bag. Whether you need a bag to take your toys to the pool, a place to put dirty clothes during your trip, or something to put your wet bathing suit in before you look at of the hotel, plastic bags are your secret weapon.
