Avoid Overpacking - Travel Tip

I am guilty of over packing as I am the type of person that is not sure what they would want to wear on any of the days but it means I pack too much and hit the baggage limits.

Here are some tips on how to avoid overpacking:

Plan Outfits - Not Options

Think about the what you are doing each day of the holiday and plan outfits for each day. Mix and match items that can be used for multiple outfits and try to stick to a colour palette that can be co-ordinated easily.

Check The Weather

It is important to check what the weather is going to be like before you start packing to ensure you only pack what you need.

Use Packing Cubes

Packing cubes can help you stay organised and save some space in your luggage. You have packing cubes that can have the air compressed out of them to flatten down or you have your standard cubes that keeps your belongings organised.

Limit Shoes

Try to limit your shoes to 2 to 3 pairs, one casual, one dressy and one for activities - if needed. This help to save space and weight in your luggage.

Make a Packing List

Using a packing list will help you organise the items you wish to take and plan out those outfits.

Plan to Do Laundry

It might be worthwhile to take some laundry tablets with you if you are staying for more than an week as you can wash some of your clothes to re-wear. Especially if you are on a cruise as there is usually a laundry room on each cabin decks.

Use Mini Toiletries

There is no need to take full sized bottles of your toiletries, buy the travel size bottles or buy the reusable bottles to fill with your toiletries, it helps with the space and luggage weight.

Use Tech Smartly

Most of the time you don’t need to take multiple pieces of tech with you. Vacations are time to switch off and relax. Just take the essential tech like your mobile.

Ask Yourself “Do I Really Need This?”

As you are packing/writing your packing list, make sure to ask yourself if you really need that item and if unsure, it’s a no.

Check out my packing lists that can help you with your packing.

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