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Everything you should probably store your gear before and after your travels.
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Packing or packing efficiently, at least is the opposite of a one-and-done task.
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Or even all three.
Dont worry if organization doesnt come naturally, though.
Theyve lived in my closet, under my bed, and even behind my couch.
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My tried-and-true trick, however, is investing in suitcases designed to nest inside one another.
Take theAway sets, for example.
When not in use, theBigger Carry-on Flexnests in the checked sizes, and theMedium Flexnests inside theLarge.
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This saves space and keeps your suitcases together in one place, ready for your next trip.
I finally purchased clear plastic bins to house my totes, pouches, and packing cubes.
Now, I simply go to my storage closet and grab the bags when I need them.
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When I return home, I empty them and return them to their proper place.
The most fruitful of those efforts has been keeping travel-sized toiletries on hand and organized in separate containers.
That said, Ive found that keeping these pieces separate from everything else has made packing so much faster.
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This also cuts down on the pre-travel anxiety way more than I expected.
The organizers are super easy to put together and will ensure the contents are visible and easy to grab.
Thats because, until recently, I never made the concerted effort to store them together.
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The simple, relatively affordable solution to this conundrum was buying plastic storage bins.
But what about the tropical mid-March trips?
Or that two-week trek through Australia in July when the continent experiences its chilliest temperatures?
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This particular style easily hooks onto your closet rod.
Its a genius solution that saves space and increases overall visibility.
(I can relate.)
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My personal item bag nearly always has meat sticks and protein bars alongside my laptop and headphones.
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