Are you ready for your 7-day trip to London? And no, it won’t take a simple shoving of clothes in your luggage and riding off towards the sunset. To make it a lot simpler and easier for you, are here packing hacks you can follow to take away the stress of the task.
Clothes
The first thing to do when packing clothes is to plan your daily outfits for the 7 days. What will you wear from the 1st day up to the 7th day? No extra unused clothes will be brought and all daily outfits will be counted for. Along with the planning, here are simple tips to use:
- Roll clothes instead of folding them – a great space saver without adding wrinkles on the clothes
- Choose versatile and lighter clothes like cotton-made shirts
- Tuck underwear inside your bras (For females)
- Wear heavy fabrics like jackets to save space
Shoes
When it comes to bringing shoes in travel, follow the rules of three, which include:
- Formal Shoes
- Sneakers
- Sneakers
Make sure to keep your shoes packed inside enclosed bags.
Toiletries & Hygiene Products
Bringing your own toiletries and beauty products is just logical but you should know what to bring and what to leave behind. Some of the things to leave behind are:
- Hair Tools (Straighteners & Curlers)
- Pack of Soap (If you’re staying in hotels)
- Large Bottles of Lotions, Shampoos, & Conditioners
When dealing with liquid products (shampoo, conditioners, and lotions), repack them in travel size bottles. This is if you’re not going to use bar shampoo and conditioner. Pack all liquid products together in sealable bags with the dry products separated from them. Finally, if you’re going to travel with your shower cap, pack them inside the sole of your shoes.
Devices
You can’t go on a trip without your devices to document your newest adventure. Taking care of your devices and their respective accessories while on a trip is a must and here are ways to make it easier:
- Pack your laptop safely on a separated carry-on bag
- Use sunglass cases and put your folded cables, cords, and chargers inside
- Use a separate bag for all your devices and accessories
Jewelry & Blings
Jewelry and blings are not simply put in a purse and just hope they are okay while you are traveling.
There are several techniques to use in order to avoid having them all tangled up and disorganized.
- Use a straw to keep your necklaces and bracelets untangled
- Use a plastic pillbox to store inexpensive pieces for the 7 days (you can also use empty mint containers)
- Use a button to organize a pair of earrings
- To organize and protect jewelry, you can seal them
Breakables
To be honest, avoid bringing breakables to your trips. If you can’t avoid it through, put them in socks to protect them from breaking.
Packing has gone a long way now and if you know Marie Kondo, you can follow her style of minimalism in packing.
Tidy up everything and choose the ones you need. Weigh your luggage before even going to the airport to avoid going over the allowed limit. And finally, put all your important things in the carryon and within your reach.
Memories
And don’t forget to click beautiful memories
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