Travel pointers – packing light
One of my favourite websites is the Adventurous Wench, and here is one? of the articles from the newsletter they send out.
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Don’t pack more than you can carry. If you can’t roll it, lift it, or lug it, you’ve packed too much!
Pack clothes that are versatile, comfortable and appropriate for your trip.? If you’re hiking through the Andes, then a strapless dress will probably go unworn.
Layer clothing for warmth and space.? Instead of packing single-use items, wear a T-shirt under a sweater, under a coat for multiple clothing options.
Bring tops and bottoms that you can mix and match.? If every top goes with every bottom, even with only a few pieces, your choices will be many.
Limit yourself to 3 pairs of shoes (including those you wear on the plane).? Depending on the trip, you could include hiking boots, walking shoes, something dressy, or flip-flops.? Make them all comfortable.
Good travel clothes are lightweight and wrinkle-resistant.? Keep them looking good by rolling items before packing (this fits more in your bag, too.)
Using the hotel laundry (or washing things in your bathroom) lets you pack less.? Instead of packing 21 pairs of socks, you could pack 7 and do laundry twice.
Is shampoo, soap, etc. taking up a lot of space in your bag?? Leave them behind and use the goodies the hotels supply, or buy small sample-sized products.