Top tips and tricks for packing before a trip.

 The 10 best tricks to begin packing for your vacation...


..start with these, that we hand picked from this simple list


1:  Roll clothes and pack them first.

2:  Choose travel-friendly fabrics.

3:  Pack the first outfit you'll want to wear on top.

4:  Place heavy items at the base.

5:  Layer plastic dry cleaning bags between clothes.

6:  Use packing cubes.

7:  Get an extra tote for souvenirs.

8: Bring two small laundry bags.

9:  Organize your liquids bags.

10: Keep important medication in your purse.


 

Roll clothes and pack them first.  

The best way to prevent creases and make the most of your space is to use the roll method. Lay tops facedown, fold in the sleeves and roll from the bottom up. For pants, put the legs together and roll from the waist down. Once you’ve rolled everything, place pants and tops in your suitcase before shoes and accessories; then, fit in other oddly shaped items like hair tools.


Choose travel-friendly fabrics.

Pros always recommend opting for knits and stretchy fabrics. Even when these fabrics wrinkle, the creases will fall out when you hang them up. Woven fabrics (like linen or cotton twill) are more prone to wrinkling.


Pack the first outfit you'll want to wear on top.

If you know you’re getting off the plane and going straight to dinner or a meeting, plan your outfit and put it into your suitcase last. That way, when you arrive, you won’t have to dig through everything else to find it (plus, it will be less likely to wrinkle). This strategy is a great excuse to think about what you’ll wear in advance so you don’t make one of the biggest packing mistakes: waiting until the last minute to pack.

 

Place heavy items at the base.

Keep weightier things like shoes and books by the wheeled end of your suitcase. This placement helps your bag stay stable when upright, and stops other items from getting smushed.


Layer plastic dry cleaning bags between clothes.

The next time you pick up your dry cleaning, save the plastic bags. You can use them to protect delicate items from accidental pulls by layering them between your clothes. They help your clothing slide (not snag) when your bag gets jostled (and they help reduce wrinkling!).


Use packing cubes.

These blocks keep your suitcase organized and stack together easily — no more trying to fit in oddly shaped items like a puzzle. Plus, the durable cubes are lightweight and thin so you won’t lose any precious suitcase space.


Get an extra tote for souvenirs.

You're going to want to shop so bring a foldable bag. It won’t take up much space on the way to your destination and you can fill it with (almost) anything you buy on your travels.


Bring two small laundry bags.

Use one for lights and one for darks. If you forget, grab plastic bags from your hotel room’s closet. When you get home, throw the presorted loads in the wash. A suggestion: two-gallon resealable bags for wet bathing suits and an instant stain remover.


Organize your liquids bags.

You know the drill: Stash any liquids you want to keep in your carry-on bag in a separate, clear bag so you can easily pass through security. Things to consider: a do-it-all hydrating balm, cleansing wipes for your face or hands (or the seat), and a lightly scented hand sanitizer. Not sure which liquids you can bring on the plane? Remember TSA's 3-1-1 liquids rule: Products must be 3.4 ounces or less and they all must fit in a one quart-size bag.


Keep important medication in your purse.

Even if you plan to carry on your bag, there's still a risk you could have to check it at the gate. If your meds are in your purse, you’ll have what you need even if the overhead bin space fills up and you end up having to check your bag.




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