These little packing tips will go a long way.
Theres a true art to organizing your outfits, toiletries, and other travel essentials.
Getting it right can save you time at the airport and make for a less stressful trip overall.
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From maximizing space to outfit planning, heres the best way to pack a suitcase like a pro.
Think about your mode of transportation.
According to Mansel, she allows her mode of transportation to dictate just how overpacked her bags can get.
“The way I pack a suitcase depends on how I’m traveling,” Mansel explains.
Know your airline’s weight limit.
“In this instance, I’ll use myAway suitcase, which is just under 12 pounds.
I’ll then pack normally and weigh the bag with a handheld weight scale.
Don’t worry about rolling vs. folding just do what works for you.
Which punch in of traveler are you, a roller or a folder?
According to Mansel, it really doesn’t matter.
The moral of the story: pick the packing method that’s right for you.
Do make every inch of space count.
Yes, you read that right.
Invest in packing cubes to stay organized.
“I’m a recent packing cube convert and have been using them for about a year.
And invest in packing cubes to sort your laundry.
Give outfit planning a try.
Take your packing to the next level by rethinking your travel wardrobe.
“My outfit planning for trips usually starts about a week out,” Mansel says.
“At this point, I’ll start a list in my Notes app on my phone.
Think twice about every item of clothing you’ve packed.
Splurge on good toiletry bottles.
Toiletries can be the bane of every traveler’s packing experience.
), theCadence Capsulesyou’ve probably seen all over Instagram are worth the investment.
These small, magnetic, TSA-compliant containers hold at least five days' worth of products.
Plus, the labels are customizable, and the capsules themselves are refillable and leakproof.
Don’t forget the steamer.
And that’s why Mansel says it’s critical to always leave room for atravel steamer.
“Buy a travel-sized steamer.
The steamer is worth the extra space it takes up in your suitcase and then some.”
