If you have travel plans coming, now is the time to think about what you want to pack. Too often people end up bringing items they don’t need and wishing they packed different clothing, footwear, and other assorted travel items. Ensure packing for your trip goes smoothly this time by reviewing these well-tested hacks.

5 Packing Hacks That Make Travel Effortless 

1. Create a Checklist

Start a packing list about two weeks before your vacation and add to it as you think of more items you need. Refer to the list as you pack and check off what’s in your suitcase and toiletry bags so you don’t forget anything. Also, use the list for reminders about anything you need to do pre-travel, such as calling your credit card companies and arranging a pet sitter.

2. Wear Heavy or Bulky Items on the Plane

Wear bulky clothing and shoes that take up too much space in your luggage on the plane, such as big hiking boots or a thick sweater. Heavier clothing also keeps you comfortable since airports and airplanes are notoriously chilly.

3. Purchase Packing Cubes

Invest in convenient packing cubes that slide into luggage to help you keep everything organized. Use one section for underwear and socks, another for shirts, and another for footwear or jeans. Cubes also allow for quick retrievals during your travels so you don’t spend time digging through luggage.

4. Don’t Fold

Instead of folding clothes, roll them to save space and avoid severe wrinkles post-flight. Use the rolling method for dirty clothes as well; however, it is best to keep them in a pillowcase or plastic bag so they don’t make contact with clean items.

5. Consolidate Where You Can

Try to condense as much as possible, such as by placing socks inside shoes. Also, take advantage of any unused space in toiletry bags and look for foldable versions of must-have items like toothbrushes and hairbrushes. 

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