There’s a natural tendency to overpack when you’re about to travel. You just don’t want to be caught short on anything so why not throw in that extra outfit or that hair dryer you may or may not need?
From years of over packing in heavy suitcases that have to be checked I’ve found it’s possible to travel for a whole week with a carry-on bag. It’s a challenge and best of all, liberating! Here are some ideas that have worked for me.
Don’t pack too much of one item. Consider the weather at your destination and think of outfits. Pick a couple of basic colors to work with. Don’t pack anything that doesn’t go with something you’ve already picked out.
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A pair of comfortable walking shoes plus a dressier pair. Who knows? There may come an invite for an evening on the town.
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A tee shirt and comfy pants for overnite. Leave the bathrobe at home. It takes up too much space and you really don’t need it.
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Don’t forget the large plastic or mesh bag for dirty laundry.
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If you’ve forgotten anything (other than your passport and credit cards) chances are, you can always find the item (shopping!!) at your destination.
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Take along an empty tote that will fold flat in the bottom of your overnight bag. That works for excess goodies you couldn’t resist bringing home.
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From years of over packing in heavy suitcases that have to be checked I’ve found it’s possible to travel for a whole week with a carry-on bag. It’s a challenge and best of all, liberating! Here are some ideas that have worked for me.
Don’t pack too much of one item. Consider the weather at your destination and think of outfits. Pick a couple of basic colors to work with. Don’t pack anything that doesn’t go with something you’ve already picked out.
Photo credit: Muffet / Foter.com / CC BY
Photo credit: Paul Stevenson / Foter.com / CC BY
Photo credit: ilmungo / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA
Don’t forget the large plastic or mesh bag for dirty laundry.
Photo credit: Cut To Pieces / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA
Photo credit: jaymiek / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA
Take along an empty tote that will fold flat in the bottom of your overnight bag. That works for excess goodies you couldn’t resist bringing home.
Photo credit: 'smil / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-ND
If you would like to respond, just click the link below that refers to “comment.”
Good advice which I always find hard to follow! Vacationing for two weeks each year to a hot climate I find I can get away with fewer bottoms but need lots of tops. I refuse to take more than one suitcase but I do load up my backpack. Also, no hair dryers - I wash at night and by morning it's dry. :-)
ReplyDeleteAll good tips! A couple of comments to add:
ReplyDelete- Black goes with everything!
- Rolling your clothes helps keep them from getting wrinkled in your suitcase.
- The best way to dry your handwashed clothes is to wear them. Of course, this isn't particularly pleasant if you're visiting a cold climate!