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These four problem-solving products are the solution to overweight luggage.

No one, not even professional packers, enjoys the preparation before a trip.

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The overwhelmed stage often leads to one thing: overpacking.

If you might’t decide what to pack, you might as well bring everything with you, right?

Handheld Luggage Scale

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Ahandheld luggage scalewill change your life.

Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale

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Many bring an extra cube to hold dirty clothes.

Others use them to hold specific outfits.

By utilizing packing cubes, you’ll have each look perfectly planned and leave any non-essential items at home.

BAGAIL 8 Set Packing Cubes Luggage Packing Organizers

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Don’t worry: you were never going to wear that extra long-sleeve t-shirt or second pair of sneakers.

A suitcase that’s way heavier than it needs to be.

Thankfully, there are upgraded designs that make packing your essential toiletries easier.

Gemice Travel Bottles for Toiletries Tsa Approved Travel 3oz Size Containers

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For a traditional approach to packing, there’s the siliconeGemice Travel Bottles.

The editor-approved travel cases also make nifty jewelry organizers, too.

Medium-sized Suitcase

Everyone is familiar with the two standard-sized suitcases: carry-on and checked luggage.

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But sometimes you need something in between.

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