Most people pack too much when traveling. The following may help you when trying to make packing decisions:
- Lay out all your items before packing so you can revaluate while looking at everything.
- Color-coding your clothing will help you mix and match.
- Pack items such as socks, belts in your shoes to save space.
- Pack items tightly so they don’t move around and wrinkle.
- Dry cleaning bags placed between layers of clothing help minimize wrinkling.
- Rolling rather than folding items helps to save space and minimize wrinkling.
- Pack toiletries in zip lock bags to avoid spills.
- Remember that individual containers containing more than 3 oz. of liquid must be checked.
- Do not pack medication, money, jewelry, or travel documents in your checked luggage.
- Pack sunscreen and insect repellant. It will be much cheaper to buy that here than at your destination.
- Take a few zip lock bags for carrying wet items or for keeping things dry.
- Pack an extra pair of glasses or carry your prescription with you.
- Make sure your name, address, and telephone number is inside your suitcase. If attaching a luggage tag to the outside, make sure it is a tag with a cover to conceal your personal information.
- Lock your luggage with TSA approved locks to prevent tampering. It’s important to have the ability to lock your luggage while touring, not just for the flight.
- If traveling overseas, make sure you know what type of adaptor you will need for the electrical outlet.
- If you have food allergies, carry a card (preferably in the language of the country you are going to visit) to alert restaurant staff.
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