In today’s busy world of traveling, one needs to be very smart and practical when it comes to packing a suitcase. Particularly if you are traveling by air, you need to be extra careful as there are several items you can’t carry with you in your carry on luggage. Major airlines also have weight restrictions for the luggage you carry. You need to be very meticulous when packing for such trips.
It is recommended to carry one carry on and one suitcase depending on your trip. But for shorter trips just restrict yourself to one carry on and no matter however long your trip may be do not carry more than one additional suitcase. It is also advisable to carry a suitcase or carry on that has wheels. They are much easier to move around than carrying heavy bags.
First of all you should select a suitable wheeled suitcase. There may be many cheap suitcases available in market but they may not last long. It is advisable to invest in some suitcases which suit your need and which are also durable. But you need to take into consideration the size and weight as well as there would be some restrictions on cabin baggage particular when you traveling by air.
Separate all the items you are going to take with you and group them into different categories. For example keep medications, toiletries and other cosmetics in one category, clothes in other and shoes in yet another group. Then pack any such item that can leak into zip lock plastic bag. Pack your shoes also in a bag as this will help in keeping your clothes clean if they are packed together.
Rolling up smaller clothes will not only save the room in the bag but also will not waste those small spaces in suitcase. Make sure you pack clothing ensembles that will easily allow you to mix and match, so that you can carry lesser items of clothing.
Do carry flashlights or torches with you for some emergency. In such cases while carrying any item with batteries, insert the batteries in a reversed manner. This will help to prevent them from draining out if the item is accidentally turned on.
Be very careful when selecting heavy clothes like jackets and sweaters. Make sure you check the weather and carry these items only if necessary. When in doubt, just remember the golden rule – travel light. Another good reason for traveling light is that you would have room to shop and who doesn’t love shopping.
Do not wait to pack your suitcase till the last day. Plan at least a week in advance to avoid nasty surprises at the last moment. If your suitcase is well packed, it will also reduce your worries before embarking on a trip and ensure that you haven’t forgotten anything in a hurry.
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