In the past few months, travel has changed dramatically. However, keeping your pack light and using innovative packing techniques can help you stay flexible when facing unexpected changes. Furthermore, you can live a week out of a suitcase-and possibly even longer. You will hear from seasoned travelers that packing the right way is as important as what you pack.
Unlike high-tech luggage or fancy packing cubes, you don’t have to spend a fortune on packing aids. You will unleash your inner road warrior by following these seven proven strategies.
1. List the items you need to pack
Make a list of everything you need to pack and keep it nearby to add things to it as you need them. Add some of the items that may be easily overlooked, such as daily vitamins and medications, sleepwear, underwear, socks, toothbrushes, and phone chargers.
Take into consideration anticipated activities, such as business meetings or special occasions, when planning your wardrobe. For your seven days of travel (or more columns if you have any more days), draw seven columns on a piece of paper. Are you planning to engage in any specific activities each day? Is exercise on your schedule? Perhaps a soak in the hotel’s hot tub is in order? Note a set of gym clothes or a bathing suit you will need.
2. Streamline your wardrobe by simplifying it
Make your life easier by setting up a travel outfit, including several pairs of black dress pants that you can wear with various colored tops. In this case, only black shoes are necessary. To maximize space, use suitcase straps to keep neat stacks of clothing together or VELCRO Brand straps to keep everything securely fastened.
By selecting clothing that can be worn in many different ways and layered for warmth, you will avoid overpacking. Consider wearing the same jewelry every day and only bring a dress that can be worn multiple times (unless it’s for a special event).
3. Keep wrinkles and creases to a minimum
Clothing that resists wrinkles is the best choice. Packing dress shirts, pants, and suit coats inside plastic dry-cleaning bags can prevent wrinkles from forming. You should flatten the pouch before inserting items into it. Make a triangle out of clothing, then fold it in half. Put these on top of everything else.
A wrinkle releaser spray bottle is convenient for removing wrinkles from clothing (and refreshing dress for second wearing) while traveling. Lightly spritz the fabric with a spritzer after laying the clothing item on the bed. Pull the fabric taut in both directions and smooth the surface with the palm of your hand, then hang it up to dry.
4. Knowing what to expect before you depart
How will you be able to enjoy your stay? Pack fabric softener pods with detergent if you think you will need to do laundry on-site.
Before packing, ensure that you check the weather forecast. Before you leave, review it again to ensure that you have not overlooked anything.
5. Keep your cool
Pack small items such as underwear in clear plastic sealable bags to eliminate the need to rummage through your suitcase. It is advisable to store chargers and cables in the same way.
Wrap reusable VELCRO Brand ties around cords to keep them from tangling. Also, you can easily protect the hairdryer and flat iron cords with these products. Adding a chain to the other end of your necklace will prevent the chains from tangling if you bring delicate necklaces.
Keep your toiletries as small as possible in any containers that you bring. Make sure you have enough full-size containers to last you a week, or however long your trip may be. Put your containers in a plastic bag with a label on them. It would be wise to purchase a variety of bottles with different shapes and sizes.
6. Make the most of the space
Rather than folding clothes, roll them to maximize suitcase space. Organize small items, like socks and belts, inside shoes. (You can do this at home to save space.)
Items like sweaters, especially bulky ones, can be packed in travel space bags to save space. Roll up the bag and seal it once you have placed your items inside. Make sure to pack an extra bag to separate dirty clothes from clean ones and make room for a few souvenirs in your suitcase. VELCRO Brand fasteners allow you to remove the pouches easily for easy storage and organization.
Take your sweater, coat, or wrap with you when traveling. If your jacket has pockets or sleeves, put your scarf, hat, or gloves in, and wear your heaviest shoes.
7. As soon as you arrive, make yourself at home
At the destination, unpack your luggage. Move your toiletries into the bathroom, hang up your clothes and place your shoes. Make your way to your room and make yourself at home while you are away.
For five weeks or six months, you will need to live out of a suitcase. What should you pack, so you don’t have to unpack every time you go somewhere? For instance, if the shoe is on the bottom, everything else inside must be removed to access it. Living out of a suitcase is it possible?
Absolutely! A six months journey out of a suitcase is possible. As many of our readers know, many of them have lived out of bags since May. Even though it seems overwhelming, you will be able to accomplish it if you follow these tips.
When you travel with the right luggage, pack a capsule wardrobe of clothing and shoes that are versatile, create a packing list, organize your luggage with packing cubes, and do laundry. You can live out of a suitcase for several months.
