You have your plane tickets, your hotel reservation and your itinerary. Now comes the daunting part: packing your luggage. The temptation to overpack (or underpack) can be strong. To master common challenges and learn how to pack a suitcase, take a cue from these expert travelers.
CHALLENGE #1: YOU’RE A SERIAL OVERPACKER
SOLUTION: LIMIT YOUR LUGGAGE TO A CARRY-ON
Most experts recommend traveling with only a carry-on instead of checking a big suitcase. A carry-on’s small size restricts what you can pack, forcing you to pick versatile clothing.
Sarah Schultz, editor of the travel blog Imagine And Go, uses the capsule wardrobe concept to pack a limited number of items that she can mix and match.
“Until recently, I habitually overpacked and would get frustrated at the amount of unworn clothing and shoes,” she says. “I have a nine-day trip for both work and fun coming up, and I've created a capsule wardrobe with just three pairs of shoes and clothing that all easily fits into a carry on.”
Stock your capsule wardrobe with clothes that can work double-duty. A cardigan can dress up a pair of jeans or dress down a dress. For men, this could mean sticking to one suit with a few different shirts.
Travel productivity expert Marcey Rader takes an innovative approach to tightening her wardrobe. She packs an outfit from a subscription clothing service like Le Tote. After she wears it, she ships the outfit back to the company and journeys on with a lighter load.
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