Are you also the just-in-case person? You pack a big suitcase with five outfits for a two-day trip. Well, we do understand that you pack emergency outfits, but trust us, no one notices even if you repeat outfits on a vacation. Everyone is busy figuring out their own fits to give attention to your outfits. Make the wiser choice and avoid carrying a big suitcase to your vacation. If you can not do that, imagine being in a motel and the lifts are not working. You will have to carry that heavy suitcase all the way up to those flights of stairs. The best thing you can do is master the art of packing light. It is way easier to master it rather than answer the question, what if I need this? You will not. Our dedicated crew has a whole-step routine that you can follow. So stop packing your anxiety in your bag and keep it as light as possible.
The goal of a vacation is not to be a fashion icon but to be free and breezy, pick up clothes that you will wear when you are relaxing at home.
Start by planning the whole vacation and what kind of clothes you will need, this helps in streamlining the whole process. You will know what to pack and what to omit. If there are outdoor activities, then pack accordingly, if there are a lot of dinners you are planning to attend, pack formal dresses.
After planning start pulling, whatever you feel is a good fit for the vacation. When you start pulling from the closet, you can also lighten the load of the last day’s packing.
After pulling, start editing. This may seem like the most stressful point of packing. Out of all the clothes that you think you will not need, keep them back in your cupboard. Swap for items that will have a dual purpose, these will take up less space.
To make more space in the suitcase always roll and keep the clothing items. This will take up less space and make it easier to find clothes on your vacation. The key to packing a lighter bag is to re-wear clothes. Not in the same manner but with different bottoms or tops.
Remember that every motel has basic toiletries. You do not need to step up a mini Sphere when you go for your vacation. Pack all the travel-sized items and no there is no need to buy mini bottles, just reuse whatever you have lying at home. Remember to save money and not spend them before a vacation.
Try not to carry all the electronics that you own to a vacation. Trust us, you can survive a few days without editing spreadsheets or binge watching Netflix. Stay in the moment and enjoy your vacation.
Packing light is not about being super organized, it is about keeping yourself sane and making life easier for you. Follow these tips and you can save yourself the hassle.
