Going on a trip? If you need 3 outfits, but packed 25 just to be safe – you might want to keep reading. Seriously, are you packing the right things? Are you forgetting essentials? What will you really WEAR while on vacation? Besides the obvious option of giving in and packing every-single-thing you own, how can you pack efficiently to look and feel fabulous? Packing a suitcase like a pro can make-packing-a-bag-a-cinch…because it’s time for another adventure for YOU.
Pack ’em: How to Pack Properly
- Roll ’em: Roll your cotton garments (tops, pants, etc…) and layer next to each other on the bottom of the suitcase
- Lay ’em: Lay out your NICER pieces (blazers, button-down shirts, dresses…) on the tippy top layer of your suitcase
- Side ’em: Place smaller items (flatiron, shoes, baseball hats, clutch/bag, belts…)
- Weigh ’em: Shoes (yes – we love ’em….) weigh a LOT. Time to play favorites… choose only a FEW to bring along.
Tried It?: Packing Hacks
- Dry Cleaner Bags: Plastic bags (from the dry cleaner) used in between your layers of clothes in your suitcase give a silky swish for all items to reduce wrinkles!
- Hotel Laundry Bags: Know those draw-string bags (for laundry) found hanging in your hotel room’s closet? Use those for your dirty laundry when you pack for returning home.
- Dryer Sheets: Not only are dryer sheets genius for quickly removing static from your hair or outfit, but when placed in a suitcase they keep your clothes smelling fresh!
- Plastic Wrap: If you’re staying longer than a minute at your destination, chances are you are NOT packing teeny-tiny travel sized shampoos. Keep shampoo (or any liquids) from leaking out (and ruining your garments) during travel with plastic wrap. Unscrew the container’s top, cover with several inches of plastic wrap, then recover.
- Oven Mitt: Pack an oven mitt to store your hot-hot-hot flat iron or curling iron.
- Binder Clips: Use to keep headphone cords contained, to cover a razor blade (because who keeps the razor blade covers?) or for about a dozen other uses!
Get it…
- Gotta LOVE a list. Especially when this FREE PACKING LIST is colorful, chic and cute! Print it… check it off…and be confident you have NOT forgotten a THING! From meds to beauty items to food that you can.NOT.forget to pack![embeddoc url=”http://www.glamkaren.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Travel-Packing-List.pdf” width=”50%” height=”50%” download=”all”]
Finally…
- Oversized scarf: snuggle up with (on a chilly airplane) or as a temporary pillow during delays.
- Never pack anything in your checked luggage that you would be heartbroken without.
- jewelry
- medication
- cell phone and laptop chargers
- Pad/laptop
- car/house keys
- wallet
It’s bad manners to keep a vacation waiting…
SHOP Travel Essentials
I am a major over-packer, but that’s because I always say that I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. I need to try the rolling thing next time….
It’s good to plan your outfits so that you’ll have less to pack for the trip! Rolling your shirts and other clothes definitely helps!
That dryer bag hack could be game-changing for us! It’s so easy yet would make a big difference! I always roll all our clothes and just started using packing cubes. Now it’s extra hard not to overpack because I have so much room!
I’m glad you picked up a few tricks from my post! It’s always better to roll the our clothes when packing. I love having extra room in my suitcases! Have a great day!
I roll just about everything. It’s amazing how much space it saves! I even do it when I’m not packing, like just in my pajama drawer! Oh, that cat! Such a beautiful kitty!
I know right! It does so much for our suitcase when packing! It’s just a huge space saver! Thanks for the visit!
I’m the worst at packing! I always pack too much and just shove it in my suitcase whereas my partner is all neatly folded and considered! Such a contrast LOL! These are great tips
I hope you find my tips super helpful! It usually takes some getting used to! But you’ll definitely nail it once you get the hang of packing. Thanks for dropping by!
These are some great packing tips. I roll my clothes as well when I’m packing for a trip and sometimes I rolled them to save space in my dresser .
Thanks! It’s the best way to store clothes! I just love that hack. Thanks for the visit!
Your cat is adorable. Those eyes are gorgeous. I have a cat too, and he crawls everywhere and likes to walk around my entire bed! When I’m packing he likes to get in the suitcase!
The dryer bag hack has to be my favorite one! These are all great packing tips!
Thanks! I love my cat, Moxie and she is just gorgeous! Yes, cats love doing that! Thanks, glad you like my tips too! Have a great day!
I have a few little trips coming up soon, so this is going to come in super helpful. I really love your packing list too! It makes it super simple to not forget anything.
I’m glad to help out! These tips are going to make packing easier for you. Making a list is always helpful! Thanks for dropping by, girl!
That is a great tip for using the hotel laundry bag to pack dirty laundry in when checking out, I have never considered this. But will do as from now. I am getting this packing list, it will come in handy when I do go on holiday in December.
Glad you love that tip! It’s really useful and efficient. This packing list is really going to help! Thanks for the visit!
I go on so many holidays with friends where they bring way too many clothes but fortunately over the past few years I have almost perfected packing x
It does take some getting used to and I hope my tips can help! Thanks for the visit!
I agree that you do need to be choosy with shoes because they do weigh a lot! I like the way that you implemented folding techniques as this is something I always struggle with so this would really help! x
That is SO true! Shoes can be tough to bring along. I usually pick versatile ones. I hope this post helps you out a lot with packing! Thanks for the visit!
This is awesome! I needed this list and guide last week as I over-packed my way to BlogHer…LOL I am definitely saving this for future use.
I wish this helps in your other trips! Thanks for dropping by, girl! xx
I love these tips! I am starting to travel a bit more for work and I love these ideas for packing.
Traveling is awesome and I hope my tips help you out with the packing! Thanks for the visit!
Love how you packed all those stuff.. so clean and organized. I’m not good at it! Thanks for your wonderful tips
You’re welcome and I’m SO glad you love my tips! I hope it helps you in the future! Thanks for the visit, hun!
Love the oven mitt idea! I always pack tight and make sure I have enough room for souvenirs. Especially when it’s a long trip.
Glad you’re picking up tips from my post! I agree with the extra room! Shopping can be intense in certain trips. Thanks for the visit!
I love your tips! It’s always so hard fitting all of my stuff in one suitcase when traveling while my husband can do it easily. He travels for a living and has a great system too!
I’m glad to help out with the packing tips and hacks! You’re bound to get used to it eventually! Thanks for the visit!
I never get people who can travel on a plane without a scarf, hoodie or light jacker of some sort. I’m usually freezing so it is a must have travel item. Love this printout. I usually make several lists each dedicated to a particular bag, carry on, makeup, etc, but this would make things much more streamlined.
I totally agree with you on that one! Scarves and hoodies are a must. Whichever is lighter for you to bring! Glad you love the list and I hope it helps you in future trips! Thanks for the visit, girl!
Love your printable! Super cute, and bright! I have the HARDEST time packing anything! Especially if I have to pack for everyone I tend to forget everything for myself so packing like a pro would be amazing!
Glad you love it! I live for lists! It’s tough when you have to pack for a lot of people but once you get used to it, it’s all going to be easy. I hope this post helped! Thanks for the visit!
Totally got used to packing all these years but at first, I was all over the place, bringing things that I’ve no need for during the trip. These days, thanks to frequent trips and having kids, I’ve learned a few tricks to make packing a breeze for me! These are all great tips though!
That’s what I’ve been saying, once you get used to all the packing, you’re going to eventually be an expert and know what to do the next time! Thanks, glad you love the tips! Have a fab day!
Great tips and I love that printable! We are leaving for a 10 day road trip to Southern California tomorrow afternoon and my plan is to pack for the entire family tomorrow morning. I might regret that decision tomorrow!
Thanks, glad you love ’em! OH MY! 10 days is a lot of clothes and I hope you get through the packing and have everything that you need. Best of luck, girl!
These are such good time and I love your printable packing list! Also, your cat is ADORABLE!!! If your cat is anything like mine, then I’m sure you’ve always got a helper to make sure you get everything in there just right! 🙂
Thanks, glad you love it! Moxie is awesome and is my everything! She can be a diva though but I still love her so much! She’s such a good helper!
That oven mit is a great idea! I love it! Some of these tips are really genius! I never even thought about dyer sheets!
I’m glad you love all the tips, they’re really helpful! Thanks for the visit!
Hahaha I am the queen of overpacking. I always say over packing makes me feel safe. I really need to try a few of your packing tips!
I used to be like you as well, until I got tired of over packing! I hope my tips will help you as well! Thanks for dropping by, girl!