10 Travel Packing Tips for Summer Vacation

Backpacks are fun and they look uber cool. But, your back can be on the receiving end of some irritating pain if you choose to take a backpack and stuff all your belongings in there. It is always wise to take a suitcase or bag which has wheels. It makes moving and carrying much easier and convenient.

Gone are those days when you meticulously fold your clothes and carefully keep them in neatly formed towers in your bag. Now, the trend, or rather, the tip, is to roll your clothes. It makes it much easier to pack your luggage and also prevents wasting valuable space. No one likes their favourite t-shirt to be all wrinkled and crushed up! Rolling is the way if you want to avoid this situation.

Whether you are going on a three-day getaway or a week-long vacation, the more things you pack, the more are the chances of problems popping up. One of the things that you should not keep on your travel checklist is the travel items that are completely futile to your trip. Just think to yourself. Do you need three different types of face washes? Or what is the point of carrying four pairs of trousers to a place where the temperature is relatively high? Asking yourself these questions can seriously help your packing and reserve space for the items that will eventually come into use.

Packing jeans or something that you would wear at a cocktail party doesn’t make much sense, especially if you are going to relax on the beach. Remember to pack clothes you are comfortable in. Brand new clothes may not be a good idea, if you haven't tried them out beforehand. They might not be a good fit or may be uncomfortable to wear in the surroundings. So, while it is absolutely fine to pack a couple of nice outfits, your whole bag should not be filled with only new, never-worn clothes. That being said, the main motive should be to pack the comfortable items.

Another area that should not be allowed to weigh you down in terms of packing is your cosmetics. You should take the most essential items like a toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen, and a deodorant. If you have some items that you can’t go somewhere without, then those are okay. But it will be your luggage space that will suffer if you take excessive beauty products. And why take so many products when your hotel might give you an option of using their complimentary products such as lotions and creams? One more thing that should be kept in mind is that you should pack these in a small bag. This ensures that similar items are being kept together and not scattered all around.

If your destination is known for being on the warmer side, it would be wise to keep a hat on your travel packing list. We would recommend one with a nice and broad rim so that it is effective in guarding you against the rays of the sun. Make sure to choose one made from soft fabric, as it will be easier to fold it and pack it in your bag.

Well, gadgets are important! So you should make sure to take them with you wherever you go. You might need to reply to an urgent email or take some videos on your camera to make a memorable video. But taking them with you is not enough. It is of utmost importance to take their respective chargers with you so that they never run out of battery. Keeping all the chargers in one bag or compartment of your bag will ensure organisation and prevent misplacement.

Just because you are going for a holiday doesn’t mean that you can’t read a book! Just imagine sitting by the window on the train, and the cool breeze brushing against your face and you reading your favourite book! Wait, we have another one. Imagine your family or friends are going to the beach or you have had enough sightseeing for the day. Guess what? It is time to whip out the Agatha Christie thriller or the Durjoy Dutta rom-com novel from your bag! Sit back on your comfortable bed or on that lawn chair of your hotel and take a break from the outside world. While taking a book along with you should definitely be on your vacation packing list, packing more than one would just be impractical. So, take your favourite one or your most recent addition!

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Your health should be a top priority wherever you go. So it is important to pack your medicines in a proper and organised fashion. A good way to do so is to keep a dedicated bag for your medicines or simply put them in your handbag. More importantly, don’t carry too many medicines. Take as much as required for your holiday’s stipulated time. It will help conserve space and help you keep track of your pills.

All your documents and their packing should have a place on your vacation checklist. Your bag should have space for a folder which will house all your important travel documents. Your passport, visa, various kinds of IDs, and hotel information should be well kept and at close reach.

Now, you know how to make your holiday packing easy and hassle-free just by following the above tips. Not only will it help you organise your luggage more prudently but also help you enjoy your vacation without breaking into a sweat about your precious belongings. Happy summer holidays!

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