Being a light traveler doesn’t always mean that you have to limit yourself in bringing the things you want for your trip. You just need to be organized while packing those stuff and bear in mind also that you cannot bring the whole closet with you. Remember that you are not moving into a new place to live instead you are just temporarily there.
Although it takes some time to learn how to practice packing light especially that you are used to being a heavy traveler. Think about it, traveling light can provide your body more freedom and flexibility while moving around among the crowd inside airports and train stations. Plus, you can easily track your things and worry less on losing them.
Start organizing and jot it all down
You might try separating your wants and needs for your travel. In that way, it is easier for you to distinguish which is important or not. You can also overview what are the stuff that can make your suitcase heavier then separate the fragile and small objects from the clothes especially the gadgets.
Avoid misplacing your phone
Do you just hate it when you hear your phone ringing in the middle of your travel then when you plan to get it, you have to undergo that “ukay-ukay” situation inside your bag? Very irritating right? Well, now is the time you make sure to place your phone in a special plus safe pocket area inside your bag so that you can easily grab your phone without any hassle!
Keep it small and light
Getting yourself a lightweight suitcase is a good investment since it is very user friendly. Also, if you keep yourself a small luggage then it sets you a certain mind-set that you should pack only a fewer things because the bigger your luggage is, you might have a tendency to fill up the spaces which results you to bring a lot.
A two pair of shoes will do
Foot wears can often be the reason why your bag is bulky. If you want to avoid making your bag look bulky then it’s better for you to wear those pair on while traveling and keep the other pair which is less large inside.
Separate your things for hygiene
Always place your medicines and other hygiene related products inside a separate storage. You certainly do not want to mix your toothbrush with your shoes right? Or worse, mix it with your used underwear! And speaking of used underwear, it is much better and cleaner if you place them including also your used clothes in a plastic bag.
Provide some space for your souvenirs
Don’t have enough room for your souvenirs? Better not end up in that situation especially when you are the kind of traveler who always brings something for your friends and family from your trip. Here’s a tip, you can either take with you a small and foldable shopping bag or save a portion of your suitcase wherein you can place your souvenirs. If you are planning to bring along food, it is good if you should have a separate bag for it so that you can avoid accidents such as when the food might spill, it will not ruined your clothes and gadgets.