To say I felt overwhelmed would be an understatement.
But I’m hardly the first person to be daunted by packing.
To distill everything that makes you feel you in a tiny bag can feel overwhelming for a week-long trip.
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It’s almost oppressive."
Less, in this case, really is more."
In other words, Palepu told me, it was time to quite literally lighten my load.
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First, it was time to shed all the clothes I planned to pack.
As fans ofcapsule wardrobeswill agree, a few classic items can save you future headaches.
“Plan to wear each item several times over the trip,” Wilmott says.
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“And limit shoes to three pairs.”
If an item can be mixed and matched into three outfits, it goes in the bag.
If not, it stays back.
On days we can’t find a laundromat, we’ll need to hand-wash our clothes.
ATide penwill keep white shirts pristine without taking up much room.
If I have the space to spare, Palepu suggests packing atravel steamer.
“I like to add a drop or two of essential oils to freshen.”
Items such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash will very likely beprovided by hotels, McAlpin explains.
How will I pack all this?
Every single expert I spoke to recommendedpacking cubesto sort clothing items and save space.
And byrolling itemsin the cubes, I’ll be able to fit more into each container, she adds.
