Traveling is becoming easier and easier. Plane fares are cheaper now than ever and there are deals online all the time. But one thing hasn’t changed and that is we people tend to carry more than what we need when we travel. You will find when you travel light just how much stress melts away from your voyage. Heavy packers rarely use everything they brought with them during the trip. Many times it’s a psychological feeling of being sure you won’t leave anything you might need later. But with the right planning and packing strategies, you will bring what you need. Follow these tips to make traveling less tiresome by traveling light and bringing only the essentials.
1. Check the weather of the place where you are going. You might not need a jacket after all. Or maybe you will and you won’t need warm-weather clothing like tank tops and bathing suits. Choosing just the clothes that will match the climate of the place you are heading to will eliminate clothes you will not end up using.
2. Choose a small bag. Just like a big desk will just give you more room to put stuff on, a big bag will tend to allow you to carry nonessential items. A smaller bag will force you to really consider what the essentials are. A small bag with pockets is even better because you can compartmentalize your things like toiletries without having to add little purses and Ziploc bags.
3. Carry clothes that are easy to mix and match. Stick with basics like comfortable tops and pants in a neutral color. This will allow you to carry less clothing since an item that is hard to match will require other specific items to match with it. Basic clothes will all go well with other basic clothes without any need to pack extra items for the sake of matching.
4. Pack neat. Folding your clothes and shoes neatly will give you more space. Instead of just stuffing items with no regard for order, a clean packing strategy will give you more room and a clearer mind when unpacking as well.
5. Shop for items that are travel-friendly. Don’t bring a huge shampoo bottle for example and opt for a travel-size one instead. Same goes for other items like a blow-dryer. There are hairdryers that are made for traveling that fold easily.
6. Limit the shoes you bring. Shoes can easily take up a lot of space in your bag. Dressing up in basic styles and colors will also help you limit the shoes you bring. Attempt to bring no more than 2 pairs, including the one you’re wearing. Better yet, whenever possible, just bring one pair of shoes: the pair you have on! This will give you more room in your bag. Shoes can also be heavy so remember that when packing.
That being said, happy traveling and remember to enjoy yourself while being safe out there. You will find with practice that packing light will lead to a less stressful travel!
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