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Welcome to this ridiculously in-depth guide about how to pack a suitcase! I’m James Eagleman, a full-time traveler. Overpacking is by far the most common travel mistake I see. Here I will be providing you with your briefing on packing light and traveling light.
Packing light means more freedom when you travel. With less to lug around, you can easily maneuver through crowded spots, speed through baggage claim, make last-minute plans without worrying what to do with your stuff and spend less time tracking gear.
- Clothing. I’m fairly minimalistic when it comes to clothing. Regardless of trip length, I never pack more than about a week’s worth of clothes. I find that it’s just easier to wash clothes during a trip than to have to pack a giant wardrobe.
- Footwear. Footwear is hugely personal, but here’s what I pack: 1x hiking or comfortable walking shoes. 1x backup/everyday shoes (usually low-top canvas sneakers)
- Toiletries. When it comes to toiletries the most important thing is not to pack full-size bottles. They are just too bulky! Liquids can’t exceed 100ml anyway when flying carry-on.
- Organization. I use packing cubes for basic organization. I’ve used over a dozen brands and I have two favorites: eBags slim packing cubes if you’re on a budget, or Peak Design packing cubes if you want something nicer.
- Use a carry-on size bag. This may seem rather obvious, but the smaller your bag is, the less you will be packing. The larger the suitcase is, the more stuff you will feel compelled to bring.
- Weight your bag! Weight your bags rather than guessing how much they weight. Don’t show up at the airport thinking your bag is definitely below 10 kg (22 pounds) to find out it actually isn’t and then end up having to pay for checked baggage.
- Stick to a packing list. One of the biggest mistakes you may make when packing is to take out your suitcase, pack whatever you need, and then – realizing there is still some space left – pack more stuff that you probably don’t even need.
- Bring items you can mix and match. The key is to create outfits before the trip, rather than during the trip itself. If you manage to take clothes that you can mix and match in terms of style and colors, you will be able to create more outfits with less items.
Aug 21, 2019 · Our travel experts know how to pack light for any trip. Here are their best tips about what to bring, how to fold—and what to leave at home.
- Sarah Schlichter
Oct 30, 2014 · Traveling light is an essential step towards embracing the spontaneity of travel. With a small pack, you can travel on impulse, sprinting down the platform to catch that departing train, and leaping from boat to village bus without missing a beat.
By using these packing light tips to design a packing list you’ll be able to ditch that checked baggage, save money by avoiding excess baggage fees, and travel with just a small carry-on bag. Whether you want to learn how to pack light for a week, 2 weeks, a month long trip, or for perpetual travel these hacks will teach you to travel lightly ...
