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Travelling: Packing
How to pack things into your luggage
What ever type of luggage you are taking on your hols we have some useful tips.
If you have any tips for packing or anything else send them to us!
Hand luggage:
Pack your valuables and those things which you will need immediately in your
hand luggage. And be prepared for the worst (loss of luggage, delayed flight
etc..). Carry a photo of your suitcase so it's easy to identify. Carry spare
underwear, toothpaste/brush and spare clothing in case of long flight delays.
Keep your medications and any important papers in your hand luggage, not in
your luggage that you check through. That way if your luggage gets lost you
still have your medication and papers
Garment bag:
Pack items which wrinkle easily into a garment bag so you don't have to be concerned
about proper folding. The garment bag puts only a single, forgiving fold in
the middle and allows you to soften even that fold by hanging the bag on the
plane. Put the hanging items which wrinkle easiest into the garment bag first
so that they will be farthest away from the bend of the bag. To fit more in,
layer several items of clothing on the same hanger. Buy a garment bag that has
pockets on so you can store toiletries and shoes.
Suit case:
Leave your name and address in your suitcase, just in case of loss. Try rolling
two or three items of the same type together. Three pairs of trousers, for example,
rolled together will be little more than the size of one paired rolled solo.
The room you save will be amazing. Small, sturdy, combination locks are best
for quick access to your luggage. Keys get lost; a simple combination number
that you set is quick and easy. Wrap fragile items inside socks and put them
in the centre of the case, protected by clothing on all sides. Place your toiletries
(shampoo, lotions, liquid soaps, etc) in a zip lock bag before putting in your
suitcase. This will protect your clothes and electrical items in the event of
a bottle opening up!
Backpack:
When packing for a trip, especially backpacking, not only roll your clothes
quite tightly, but keep them rolled up with an elastic band. When you are packing
things into a backpack, place the lighter items at the bottom and the heavier
ones on top. Your bag will feel lighter this way. Also, remember to place the
important things on top.
Toiletries:
When packing cosmetics and other toiletries, forget the make-up case. Put them
in a zip lock bag instead. It saves on space, weight, and protects your clothes
from accidental spills. When packing your necklaces, place each one in a straw,
by threading one end of the necklace through, and clasping it closed. This prevents
the necklace from tangling up.
How to pack a minimum of clothes
When travelling you don't want to spend most of the time unpacking and packing
clothes. Don't go over board with the amount you take follow our list and you
will take every thing you need without taking to much.
Plan to wash your clothes. You don't have to take underwear for
the number of days you are going away. You can have most hotels and resorts
clean your clothes during the day or overnight, or, if you're concerned about
the expense, you can do it yourself.
Choose only those clothes which are absolutely necessary. When
you pack each item, ask yourself, "Do I really need this?" Don't take
three dresses if you will only be going out once.
Choose those clothes which can serve double duty. For example, your suit trousers
should be able to double as slacks (which usually means they shouldn't be pinstriped
or dark blue). Summer dresses can be worn day and night time. Take shoes that
can be worn either day or night.
Use small, lightweight accessories for variety. Differently patterned and
coloured
belts, stockings, scarves, jewellery and hair bands, can make the same basic outfit
look radically different each day if those items are the primary source of colour.
Choose items of clothing which can be worn more than once without washing. This
means clothes of medium dark tones, which don't show the dirt as much as blacks.
To the extent you can wear items more than once without washing, you will need
less backup clothing while your other clothes are being washed.
Where are you going? Pick clothes that will fit in with your destination. If
you are going to a sunny climate, all clothes should be light, bikini's, shorts,
etc.. Which means you can take more. For a colder climate, your clothes will
be heavier, jumpers, thick trousers etc.. You will need to take less but you
will be able to wear them more then once.
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