Packing Tips

There are two types of travelers in the world: those who packed light and those who wish they had. To include all that is necessary in as little space as possible, follow these guidelines useful compiled by the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). Some of the most travel-wise people in the world, members of the ASTA know effective techniques of packaging for all types of travel.

MAKE A PLAN and stick to it!
As an architect planning of a building, you have the contents of your bag by creating a list. A packing list removes the last seconds of panic packing, serves as a practical guide on the package at the end of the journey, and can be beneficial in the unfortunate event of loss or theft of luggage.

When planning your wardrobe, consider the events you participate in both day and night and write a possible place for each activity. Check this list to determine whether a piece may cover multiple occasions. Choose clothing that coordinate well together, around complementary colours.

Check the weather forecast for the destination and plan accordingly. Also, make sure you know the local traditions, where a T-shirt for dinner could be a serious mistake, or bare shoulders may prohibit your entry in places such as St. Peterâ € ™ s Basilica in the Vatican. For almost all outdoor activities, to take songs that can be superimposed.

Forget dress clothes for all occasions. The world as a whole has relaxed its dress code, showing almost universal leniency for tourists. Dark colors â € "a dress black or blue jacket â €" that you get with most dinners and plays.

To pack or not to pack? That is the question!
Now that the wardrobe is carefully planned and stick to it. When packing, lay out the items you intend to take and review your list. If possible, the sort of single-use items and extras.

Put aside the parts that you intend to bring and making sure that they are clean and ready to be packed. Contact your travel agent about the hotelâ € ™ s in the rooms â € "such as a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board, soap, shampoo etc â €" if youâ € ™ ll know what it takes leave behind.

Jewelry â € "€ ™ t do not take what you do not € ™ t want to lose, and leave behind the flashy pieces that might attract thieves. Keep a minimum of makeup to save space, and left behind when the fragrance of scented lotions work just as well.

When it comes to the issue of grooming, travel kits are always the answer. Have a travel kit perpetually stored in a waterproof case packaging will save time before travel and aggravation after arrival. Most personal toiletries come in travel sizes cheap to purchase these whenever you see them, in order not to arrive with a half-empty bottle of hair gel your choice. And € ™ t do not fill bottles up to the very top, by pressure inside the aircraft can be forced to expand the content and overflow.

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With each item that you intend to make, to see how to make it smaller, as a photocopy of some pages and maps of the guide instead of the entire book. Streamline your daily routine. Bring a bottle of lotion while multiple use instead of lotions hands, face and body. Select a toothbrush or razor ordinary electric models.

Film and other accessories can be purchased globally and often easily, so save room packing leaving behind. Create an in-trip adventure and find out more about the region through the purchase of a brand of deodorant or lotion.

When it comes to false, some elements will go a long way. Important points to include a first aid kit, a box of aspirin, sunscreen, and a small bottle of Woolite emergency, in-room laundering if necessary. In addition, a Swiss Army Knife will amaze you with its handling, whether peeling fruit or uncorking bottles of wine. Remember â € "itâ € ™ s not allowed on the plane, then put it in your checked luggage.

Once your travel kit is finished, be sure to include them in your carry-on bag to avoid chaos in your checked luggage and have on hand during the flight.

The art of packaging
Now you know what to do, the need for the package begin. Iron everything before putting it in the bag. If it goes in the net and clean, the odds are more in favour of coming out the same. Button all of the buttons and zippers zip.

Learn to fold. Practice folding as they do in clothing stores â € "they are using this method for some reason. Best trick, less creases. All the garments can be folded in many different ways â €" T-shirts, jeans , skirts and coats sports can be rolled up and positioned strategically (ie stuffed) in a duffel bag or pack.

The interlocking method of folding clothes is ideal for bags. Overlap two pieces of clothing flat, then fold into each other so that each piece cushions with others to ignore the wrinkles. Put a piece of tissue paper between each layer of clothing will also help prevent wrinkling.

If you use the folding and stacking method, try to think chronologically, placing the items to be first on the top. This will prevent the entrenchment of the bag around a specific point by disrupting the rest.

Always wrap tightly. Vaguely packaging waste and valuable space because of the clothing wrinkles. Eliminate the wasted space, like the inside of shoes, which are ideal for socks or underwear.

Always carry travel documents, medicines, jewellery, travellers cheques, keys and other valuables in your carry-on luggage. Items such as these should never be packed in checked baggage.

Label each piece, inside and out, with your name and phone number, but not your home address. If the address is necessary, then switch your officeâ € ™ s. And removing the old claim checks to avoid confusion.

Unpack the fullest extent possible, as soon as you arrive at the hotel to prevent further wrinkles. When repackaging, remember that balled-up, dirty laundry takes up more space than the carefully folded clothes, so repack your clothes identical to your original packing method.

ZIPPING UP
The main message: be in control of your luggage and not his mercy. With a little TravelSense, some guidelines for packaging and some helpful tips, travel light plan will be easy to follow.

Since September 11, 2001, airlines have imposed strict regulations on the size and quantity of passenger luggage can be checked. Travellers who fail to control the size of their needs, before flights can be attributed to additional costs to make the bag on board the aircraft. To avoid such problems, ASTA advises you to airline websites or lines of customer service.