You have to
pack a suitcase to go on a trip (unless you are one of those millionaires who have houses in different parts of the world, with full closets), and what you take there can make the difference between looking good while traveling or ending up stressed and spending more than you bargained for.
Many things can go wrong when you travel and you may have a long list of things to do that will leave you stressed and anxious, this is why you should take action when it comes to things that you can control, and the suitcase is one of them.
It's not the end of the world if you don't get it right (Kevin McCallister didn't know what to pack in Home Alone either , and that was part of what led him to destroy his entire home ), but a very heavy suitcase can make you pay more, and A very light one can make you run out of outfits mid-trip, and this is why finding the perfect balance sometimes seems impossible.
They say that recognizing a problem is the first step to solving it, and when it comes to packing a suitcase, that means knowing the most common mistakes and the best way to avoid them (and stop having travel anxiety).
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Packing doesn't have to be that hard |
How to pack a suitcase: avoid these mistakes
Bring two suitcases or backpacks
Maybe you think that this is the best way to carry everything you need, but it will only complicate your life when it comes to getting on the plane. That keeps your hands full and you need more space, which there isn't always, and can make you have to pay to document one.
How to solve it? Do not carry too many things, think about clothes, shoes and accessories that you can combine to create more looks.
Fold the clothes
Did your mom do it that way? That is because she did not know the technique of expert travelers. Folding clothes can work, but that takes up more space in the suitcase, which you could fill with other necessary things.
How to solve it? Roll your clothes Marie Kondo style so you have more space and fewer wrinkles.
Don't pack for destination
You do not need to wear a parka if you go to the desert and you do not need a bathing suit if you go to Alaska, it is important that you start things “just in case” (like some extra jeans), but they should not be things that you will never wear.
How to solve it? Think about the weather and the activities you are going to do, and bring only what you need to adjust to that.
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Is what you carry in your suitcase essential? |
Wearing too many shoes
The shoes cannot be folded or rolled, so they will take up a lot of space in your suitcase and can add more weight than you wanted to carry.
How to fix it? Do not wear more than a few walking shoes and others to dress (and flip flops for the bathroom), focus on shoes that look good and are comfortable, and that you can combine with all your clothes.
Carry the entire pharmacy
It's fine to bring essential medications your doctor prescribed, but you don't need to carry a whole kit, especially since most hotels have one, and there are pharmacies in every city.
What to fix it? Take only the essentials and medicines that need a prescription, but remember that there are things that you can buy at your destination and that are very accessible.
Not taking care of the way you pack your products
The pressure of the plane can make your shampoo or creams fill with air, and that can cause them to explode and dirty or stain everything you carry in the suitcase, which you will have to wash when you arrive at your destination.
How to solve it? Pack the products in a tightly closed plastic bag, so you will prevent them from slipping all over your clothes if something happens.