Whether you’re going away for a weekend break or a few months’ worth of traveling adventure, knowing what and how to pack can be the difference between a good and bad situation when it comes to not only luggage check-in, but also the outfits that you have to wear throughout your trip. Packing like a pro allows you to take everything that you need without going over luggage limits or running out of things to wear after just a couple of days. Here are some of the best packing tips to help you get the most out of your case.
Invest in Good Luggage
If you’re planning a lot of traveling in the future, it’s a good idea to make an investment in a quality suitcase such as these from www.globalluggage.co.uk. High-quality, well made suitcases are designed to hold as much luggage as possible, meaning that you can take more on your trip without having to pay for an extra bag. There are many different types of suitcases, cabin cases and bags available designed for various types of trips. For example, you can get cases which have dividers for your clothes and shoes, or backpacks specially designed to hold as much luggage as possible for a backpacking trip whilst still being portable and comfortable to carry.
Clothing
When packing outfits, it’s a good idea to pack clothes which you can ‘mix and match’ with. This could be things such as plain-colored shorts, trousers or skirts or dresses which you can dress up or down. The clothes that you choose will largely depend on the destination which you are planning to visit, for example if you’re going on a beach holiday you will probably be able to get away with mainly packing swimwear and only taking one or two things for everyday or nightwear which you can switch between the two.
Keeping it Light
If you’re taking a short trip, you may be wondering whether or not it is possible to make the trip taking hand luggage alone. This can, in most cases be easily done – although you will need to be careful with any liquids that you are taking such as make up, perfume or hair products as these will be restricted as to how much you can take in your cabin bag.
If you are planning to travel with cabin luggage alone, how easy or difficult it is will largely depend on your destination. If you are visiting a country in a hot climate, it’ll be easier to travel with just cabin luggage as you’ll be mainly packing light items of clothing such as t-shirts, vest tops, dresses and swimwear. However, be careful if you are travelling to a colder climate – heavy items of clothing such as sweaters and jeans could easily weigh down your bag and put it over the weight limit. A good way to get around this is to wear all or most of the heaviest items of clothing that you want to take on the plane.
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Written by Jacqueline Chambers
Jacqueline Chambers is the founder of TGIFguide. She uses her innate skills as a natural “connector” to serve businesses, brands and individuals in the LA area and beyond.
