Simran Sharma
May 26, 2018
PACKING TIPS
I am very type-A when it comes to packing. I must have things So organized and always want to have lots of room to shop, so I never over pack. I have been pretty good at packing and wanted to share my travel packing tips with you
Keep a Packing Check List
I keep an ongoing list in my phone of items of my absolute essentials to pack for every trip (charger, cleanser, bathing suit, daily sunscreen, etc.). It makes last-minute packing a lot less stressful because there's always a checklist for reference.
Leave the Hair Tools at Home
I know some people think they need curlers and straighteners, but I swear natural hair always looks so nice. Instead of that, try out surf spray. My favorite is the Bumble & Bumble travel size. What I do is spray it on flip my hair upside down and put it in a loose bun. I just sleep like that. It saves me so much time to never have to do my hair.
Use Packing Cubes
There's not much that makes me feel like an organized human as much as dividing my belongings into color-coded cubes. It's so wonderful to know exactly where everything you brought is as soon as you unzip your suitcase. Plus, you can very easily move your packing cubes into the drawers of your hotel dresser and instantly be done unpacking and ready to go.
Roll, Don't Fold
I am a roll-don't-fold devotee, simply rolling is easier than folding ,it doesn't only save space, also your clothes won't wrinkle when you roll it as tight as possible. But it also can make your bag heavier then when you fold your clothes. So be aware of that. You also need to press rolled clothes pieces so tightly as possible against each other because if you do not pack tightly enough, they can start rolling and become wrinkled again
Keep Your Shoes Enclosed
I cannot bear to see dirty shoes thrown into luggage. I use old cotton purse bags (the bags that purses come in when you buy them). I use the same for my dirty laundry Don’t have anything for your shoes and got them all muddy? Take a couple shower caps from the hotel bathroom and put your shoes in them.
Pack In-flight Essentials in a Separate Pouch
I have a small zippered pouch that I always put in my carry-on bag — in it I stash all the things that I want to keep with me on a flight (headphones, earplugs, Emergency, phone, wallet, etc.) so that when I board I can just pull that pouch out, toss it into my seat, and then place my carry-on in the overhead bin, quickly and efficiently.
Pack by Outfit
There's nothing more annoying than struggling to stuff everything back into your suitcase at the end of a trip only to realize you didn't even wear half the clothes you brought. That's why I started strictly packing by outfit — not individual item — and only letting pieces I had a plan for make the cut. I'll take a skirt only if I know I'm bringing a top and shoes that I would wear with it, and I'll think about the activities on my itinerary and what I see myself wearing while doing them. I hate checking a bag but love clothes, so being realistic and planning ahead is key.
Bring Half of What You Initially Packed
When I went on my first international trip, I was advised to pack everything I'd like to take with me — and then remove half of it from my suitcase. I find this really helps in terms of figuring out what I actually need for a trip and bringing just the essentials.
Use Dryer Sheets to Stay Fresh
Put dryer sheets between items of clothing in your suitcase to keep everything fresh.
Pack Your Favorite Toiletries in Travel-sized Bottles
Instead of relying on hotel shampoos and soaps, pack your favorite products. Nalgene has a cheap, simple travel kit that allows you to fill a few bottles with your own body wash, shampoo, and other toiletries. It's TSA -approved, spill-proof, and comes in a translucent carrying bag, so you don’t need to worry about getting through security.
Waterproof Your Bag
My favorite tip is to waterproof my bag using what I’m already bringing with me. I line my suitcase with water-resistant things: rain boots on the bottom, for example, zip-locked toiletries and makeup bag on the sides, and a rain jacket on top. Voila: instant weather-tight luggage.
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