When it comes for packing for a vacation suddenly the fun
is gone. Not many of us like packing and most of us don’t know the art of it at
all. We stuff anything and everything and end up paying a lot for checking in
these extra stuff. With most of the airlines upping the cost of checking in
luggage, you definitely want to travel light if not for anything else. Also, lighter
luggage increase mobility and flexibility dramatically.
Here are ten packing light hacks that will come handy for your next packing
venture.
Choose a dark, basic
color:
While packing clothes stick to a specific color and pack
everything around it. Not only will it
save space but quite a lot of time as well. And, a darker shade, needless to
say, will allow you to wear a specific clothing article for a longer time. Not
for nothing I love black.
Make a mental matching
of clothes and occasions:
Say no to clothing items which you can’t wear for more
than one occasion. You will always be tempted to pack in your favorite dress or
the shirt close to your heart but if it does not serve any purpose you are only
filling up your suitcase with junk. In other words, if you want to travel light
be rational.
Stick to light, wrinkle-free
fabrics:
Light, wrinkle-free fabrics are the god of space. Polyester,
spandex, rayon (or lyocell) and cashmere are a few fabrics you got to look out
for.
Pack in minimum
bottomwear:
This is a trick that will always work. Bottomwear is
always heavier and hence packing minimum number of bottomwear and more
color-coordinated tops, tees and shirts is a great way to save space and yet
flaunt a new look every day on your vacation.
Multifunctional
clothing pieces can take you a long way:
A wrap-around skirt which can also act as a maxi dress, a
scarf which can also act as a sarong or denim which can also act as shorts are
the clothes you should not leave behind while packing.
Bundle wrapping is
the way to go:
Bundle wrapping is the best way to make more space and
reduce the chances of wrinkling up clothes. The trick is to put the smallest
and the least wrinkle-able clothing on the inside of the bundle and form the
outer layers keeping the criteria intact.
Wear the bulkier
pieces of clothing on your travel day:
Wear the heaviest jacket or the bulkiest shoe on the day
of your travel rather than packing it into your case.
Make a
comprehensive list:
The best way to pack in just the right things and avoid
packing in unnecessary stuff is to make a list before you actually start
packing.
Organize similar
stuff together in small pouches:
It is always good to keep your medicines, make-up,
toiletries or shaving-kit in separate pouches. It saves space and time finding
stuff.
Cut down on
accessories:
P.S. The images are copied from google. The sources have not been mentioned because of laziness. Pardon your lazy author for the crime. I am already crying inside. Give me peace and solace.
