Vacations are meant to be relaxing and for enjoyment. People plan and take a vacation to get out of the mundane routine and travel to a different place. No matter the length of your trip, packing is essential, and it is a nightmare for some people. Over packing is the worst mistake you can commit while going on a vacation. It is a mistake that will make you pay for it throughout your trip. You will have to carry your stuff wherever you go, and more stuff means extra burden.
Suitcases come in various shapes and sizes, and smart people manage to stuff their single bag up with more things than an average person can pack in two. There is a lot to consider while packing from what is necessary to pack to how to stuff more things in a single piece of luggage. When there are so many factors to consider the chances are that you will be packing, unpacking, repacking until the last minute.
Orlando has become tourists’ favorite destination for a vacation. All you have to do is to bring a packed suitcase for your vacation. Not everyone is pro at packing a bag but here are some tips that will surely help you in packing your suitcase so that you can take your vacation without worrying much about your luggage. Also if you are worried about the hotel booking, then you can easily find the best hotels in Orlando.
Have a Packing List
Older people still have the habit of jotting every important thing down in their journals. This is how they are always organized and hardly forget important event, dates or things. This is one habit that the younger lot considers wastage of time and should adopt too. Having a list which has all the essential items written will help you with packing too. This way, chances are that you will not forget any important stuff at home. The key is to prepare a list a week or two prior you start packing so that whatever comes into your mind you can note it down there and then and while packing you can refer back to the list to check if you are missing out anything. Besides, when you are returning from vacation, you can refer back to the list to make sure that you are not leaving any valuable thing behind.
Roll your Clothes
Clothes generally take up the most space in a suitcase. The main reason is people tend to bring a lot of clothing items even for a short trip of a day or two. The first tip while packing clothes is pack only that you are sure you will be wearing. If clothing items have many accessories either pack an alternative or roll it with its accessory to save space. A smart way to pack clothes is to roll them before putting them in a suitcase. This way, they will take less space, and you will not need to iron them before donning them. Folding clothes is another option, but it does require a little more space than rolling and besides you will be left with a pile of clothing to iron while on vacation. Roll clothes and then put them in a vacuum bag, press these bags hard to squeeze the air out and you will have more space to put extra things in.
Fill Dead Spaces
The sides of the suitcase and the pockets on them do not have much space to put things in. Yet it is foolish to leave them empty and pack another piece of luggage. Smart people make use of every inch while packing and even put stuff in the space of shoes. You will need a lot of small items like socks, toiletries phone charger and earphones. These things can easily be adjusted in small areas that are usually left vacant.
A separate bag for Liquids
Packing liquid in a suitcase is not recommended. No matter how hard you pack it up, there is always a little chance of spilling and staining your other items. It is advised to either pack liquid in a separate tote bag and then put the bag in a suitcase or if you are packing more than a suitcase then keep fluids in a bag where valuables are not kept.
Compartmentalise
You need a hundred of things on vacation, even if you down half and take what is necessary also then there are chances you will be short of space. Choose how you would like to pack, packing cubes and zip lock bags are common strategies of packing. Then lay out all the stuff you need to pack. Sort it out in categories or sizes. Start packing in categories and then put them in a suitcase. This way not only you will have enough space, but also your bag will look organized. You will not have to search the whole suitcase for a single item.
Avoid Bulky Items
Do not pack bulky items unless you are sure that you will need them. Even if you know that you might need an overcoat or boots, try to find a store and buy it from the vacation spot. This will save you from a lot of hassle. Most of the tourists’ spots have rental stores, from where you can lend a pair of hiking boots, umbrellas, hats or any other items that take too much of space of your suitcase.
Just in Case
Many people suffer from “just in case” phobia and tend to over pack. This is a prevalent sight people bringing items back from the vacation without touching them once. Whenever you feel an urge to packing an extra pair of jeans, remind yourself that if the need arises, you can buy it from there.
Foldable Bags
Variety of foldable bags are available in the market that does not take much space. Whenever you are packing for a vacation, it is recommended to keep one foldable bag in a suitcase. You might indulge in some shopping while on vacation and may need some extra space. A foldable bag will be your savior then.
Conclusion
There are no hard and fast rules and no right or wrong in packing, but having too many luggage pieces is a hassle that anyone would want to avoid. Inexperience often leads to packing in a disorganized manner where you end up wasting space in your suitcase. Taking these tips into account while packing your bag will ease your task, and you will have a fantastic trip full of adventures.
