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Traveling far and wide – The Art of Packing Light
Posted On 05 Feb 2015
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If you are an avid traveler then you are already familiar with all the troubles that an adventurer has to face: packing light. It is possible to master the art of packing lightly and packing everything you might need for your trip, without having to go overboard and without bringing too much with you. Although squeezing everything into a single traveling bag or suitcase might seem like a bad idea, doing so will not only save you precious space, but it will also enable you to travel quickly and lightly from place to place.
The biggest problem
It is never a good idea to pack a lot of bulky and spacious clothes for colder weather, instead try packing your clothes smartly and in a fashion that will allow you to conserve as much space as possible. Furthermore, make sure to utilize each feature you have in your bag, so that you can pack everything neatly and without having to pick out messed up clothes. On the other hand, if you manage to organize your packing accordingly, you can pack almost anything and still have some space left for possible additions.
Do you really need it?
Whenever people are traveling, they tend to pack a lot of unnecessary thing, and this will only take up already scarce space in your bags. You need to learn to sift through things which are necessary and things you do not need to pack. It is hard trying to decide what is crucial to bring with you, but in order to pack lightly, you will need to leave certain things behind; after all, you do not need all your creams, cosmetics and lotions, some you can get at your destination as well.
Being prepared
We have been taught to be always prepared for the worst-case scenario, but it is not always the best idea to pack for the absolute worst as you will tend to pack things which will be unnecessary and they will just take up valuable space. You need to pack for the best-case scenario and bring some extra cash with you to buy anything you might need along your journey. In essence, you need to pack things that you will need absolutely, as most of the hygienic products can be bought no matter where you go; only bring things which are prescribed or you cannot get them otherwise.
Toiletries
Although you can get most of your cleaning agents wherever you go, it is worth to carry a few personal favorites if possible. Moroccanoil shampoos are great because they are light to carry and they are great for your hair. Make sure to bring your medication no matter what, because there is a chance that you cannot buy them at your destination. However, always make a list of toiletries you will carry to check if you absolutely need them, and whether they are necessary for your journey at all.
Look for efficiency
Many items you can carry with you can doubles as a multipurpose tool or a utility that might come in handy, and you should look for gadgets and items which could help you out in almost any pinch. Your best friend will be your phone of course, because they can be equipped with all sorts of apps that can come in handy when traveling. Moreover, make sure that if you need to carry an extra bag that it has a lot of pockets which can be used for packing other necessary things.
Packing smart
No matter how far and long you will travel, the principle of smart packing is the same: always pack light and keep your things well organized. You can use zip up bags to help you conserve space and to keep things together. Always consider bringing only the essentials, because chances are that whatever you might need, you can buy it at your destination. Before you go, find out how much certain items will cost, so that you can bring extra money along. Remember to be casual, after all, you are going for a journey, or on an adventure, and you want to enjoy yourself and haul half of your room with you.
