You're going crazy packing your luggage because the island vacation you've been planning is finally going to happen. It also looks like you've got a lot more stuff that your luggage can handle. You don't want to sacrifice any essentials, but how will you get everything packed?
A lot of us have the idea that we're good at packing our luggage with clothes. But did you also know that it's better to roll the clothes instead of folding them because they'll be less wrinkled. Folding clothes also means more room in your luggage. You also bring less if you color-coordinate. Tops and pants and shoes should be coordinated. It's better for your items to mix and match as well as be coordinated with each other so that you can pack lightly. To protect shoes, try slipping a sock over each shoe to save it from getting all marked up in your luggage, and pack small items inside shoes for extra protection.
It's important to put your phone number and return address to the electronics that you're packing in your luggage like camcorders and cameras. You can also write your phone number and name on the insides of your children's clothing before you pack their luggage. This way, should they get lost, the authorities would know who to contact.
Create an emergency information file to take packed into your carry-on luggage, including passwords, account numbers and other information you may need. Save it onto a disk or flash drive and write-protect the document.
Your essential medications and other things you may need should be packed in your carry-on luggage. High energy food like power bars, copy of your passport, a change of underwear, and some reading materials should also be included in your carry-on luggage.
For proof that it's your luggage, you can itemize the items on a written list and take pictures after it's packed. This way, even if your luggage is stolen, you'll be able to prove it's yours by what you've packed. These should also be stored in your carry-on luggage.
You might spend a lot of time reading when you're traveling far away. You can begin with magazines then leave it behind for someone else when you've finished. Doing this will also lighten your carry-on load. Save book reading for later on in the trip and if there's room in your luggage pack finished books into your luggage to further reduce your carry-on burden.
A lot of us have the idea that we're good at packing our luggage with clothes. But did you also know that it's better to roll the clothes instead of folding them because they'll be less wrinkled. Folding clothes also means more room in your luggage. You also bring less if you color-coordinate. Tops and pants and shoes should be coordinated. It's better for your items to mix and match as well as be coordinated with each other so that you can pack lightly. To protect shoes, try slipping a sock over each shoe to save it from getting all marked up in your luggage, and pack small items inside shoes for extra protection.
It's important to put your phone number and return address to the electronics that you're packing in your luggage like camcorders and cameras. You can also write your phone number and name on the insides of your children's clothing before you pack their luggage. This way, should they get lost, the authorities would know who to contact.
Create an emergency information file to take packed into your carry-on luggage, including passwords, account numbers and other information you may need. Save it onto a disk or flash drive and write-protect the document.
Your essential medications and other things you may need should be packed in your carry-on luggage. High energy food like power bars, copy of your passport, a change of underwear, and some reading materials should also be included in your carry-on luggage.
For proof that it's your luggage, you can itemize the items on a written list and take pictures after it's packed. This way, even if your luggage is stolen, you'll be able to prove it's yours by what you've packed. These should also be stored in your carry-on luggage.
You might spend a lot of time reading when you're traveling far away. You can begin with magazines then leave it behind for someone else when you've finished. Doing this will also lighten your carry-on load. Save book reading for later on in the trip and if there's room in your luggage pack finished books into your luggage to further reduce your carry-on burden.
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