How to Avoid These 5 Packing Mistakes You’re Doing

No need to be embarrassed, as we’re sure we’ve all been through this and not only once. You either pack too much or too little, forget important things home or pack unnecessary things. Here’s how to put a stop to it

We’re not afraid to admit that we are also among those people who pack a 7-days-trip baggage for a 3-days city break and always complain about it. However, we don’t want you to do the same, so learn from our mistakes and make sure you keep the following in mind on your next holiday:

1. Don’t pack your entire closet

You wake up in the morning and decide to pack every single item you own (just in case, right?) and wear precisely….half of them if not even less. A little self-control at this stage will absolutely pay dividends later, so carefully plan your outfits. Think about how often you are going to come back in the room to change every day, how many fancy dinners you are going to have and in what activities you will get involved into, and pack your clothes accordingly. Tuck socks into shoes, roll T-shirts and choose fabrics that don’t crease. Easy peasy!

2. Remember that there are shops where you are going

You might act as if there are no stores where you’re going and you want to carry everything from home, saying to yourself: “What if I need it and I don’t have it on me?” Well, even though there are some things that you need to take with you from home, there are other items that you can purchase when you get there or during the trip. Unless you’re headed to a remote island hideaway, of course. Don’t carry your entire bathroom shelf with you, as most items you will be able to find at the drugstore.

3. You are tied to your blow dryer

You would never leave your blow dryer at home, would you? We know you want to look perfect in those Instagram pictures in front of the Eiffel Tower or in the selfie with your bestie on 5th Avenue in New York, but is it actually worth it? Most hotels have a blow dryer in the bathroom so you don’t need to carry one. Go for a natural look, tie up long hair and enjoy your stay rather than focus on your look for the camera.

4. Bag your shoes

Perhaps you are one of those people who simply throw their sneakers and heels inside the bag. Unfortunately, not even clean shoes are entirely clean, so make sure to pack a couple of canvas bags and tuck your shoes inside to stop the dirt from destroying your entire luggage.

5. Choose your luggage carefully

If you have a universal luggage that you take with you wherever you go, you may want to reconsider it. If you’re going on a city break, you might want to consider a small wheelie that’s not too wide to roll down the aisle of the plane. For longer trips, you can go for a larger one to fit all your necessary items.

So, it’s all said and done! We hope you’ll be able to avoid these mistakes better than we did! Have a funny story to share with us regarding packing and trips? Send it to office@travelwires.com and we might even publish it!