Ok, so I admit it I’m the world’s worst suitcase packer. It used to the be case (no pun intended!) that I would throw everything into my case, just for my mum to re-pack every thing in a more orderly manner. Of course, now as a grown and married adult I don’t have that option anymore so it’s all on me.
Even though we are not going on our honeymoon until the end of the month, I’ve thought ahead and started to put piles together of clothes and other holiday paraphanelia that I’m going to take. So that the whole sitting on top of the suit case, trying to squash everything in scenario is avoided I’ve put together a couple of tips that I will be employing during the packing process.
Make a list
I’m a die-hard list maker. They keep me organised and on track. I’ve made lists for what to pack, last minute things to buy and a list of important travel items such as visas and passports that we need to take. Hopefully nothing will be forgotten as it’s all been written down on a trusty list.
Forget the kitchen sink
There is a temptation when going away for more than few days to pack everything in your wardrobe, I’m guilty as charged on this one. I have actually taken 7 pairs of shoes away before for a 10 day trip…excessive no? Be realistic and think through each day of your holiday so you know what to take. It’s much better than breaking out a sweat when your suitcase is weighed at the airport in case it’s too heavy to go in the cargo hold.
Wear things more than once
This is really an extension of the last point and a way to reduce the amount that you pack. Think through each outfit and coordinate items, such as shorts etc., .so that they can be paired with a couple of other items in your suitcase.
Roll up, roll up
Someone gave my mum a great tip of rolling up our clothes to save space when packing. Such a simple tip and I have been doing it ever since, it really works.
With these tips in mind I’m hoping that packing for our honeymoon is going to be stress free. I’m hoping not to pack too much due to baggage restrictions on the sea plane leg of our journey. Fingers crossed I don’t forget anything!
Are you good at packing for your trips away? Do you have any packing tips to share?
I always start packing a long way in advance as it gets me excited about the holiday! I love a list, and I tend to get out a collapsible crate and start putting in things that I won’t need at home (swim stuff, suncream etc) in the week before.
If we go away for 2 weeks then we always plan to do a wash while away as well, and then we only have to take 8 ish days of clothes- leave more space in the suitcase for souvenirs!
Definitely agree with making a list and rolling rather than folding. The thought of having to carry the suitcase myself definitely makes me think really hard about adding an extra pair of shoes!
I have a strange love for packing, no idea why! The rolling tip is a great one – reduced creases so much. I also tend to put things like shampoo and creams in bags just in case they explode or leak.
I always take excessive amount of stuff, and never wear half of it. When I went to South America for 5 months I took the biggest backup you’ve ever seen and never ended up wearing most of the stuff in there ha. I need to learn to pack light.
I’m exactly the same, but I’m hoping to improve on that this time round. 🙂