1. Categorize Items
Some resources suggest divvying up everyone's luggage into groups. Each individual can have his or her group, and within those groups there can be sub-categories. Then there can be a category for common accessories. For instance, your teen's checklist might include toiletries, leisure (such as an iPod), casual clothes, dress up clothes, night time clothes, footwear. Dad's checklist may well look a little different, and could possibly include dress clothes, everyday clothes, evening clothes, maps and/or GPS, books, and toiletries. For shared stuff, pick out one sizeable duffle bag or suitcase in which you could put your common things.
2. Lists for Regular Travelers
For those who vacation frequently, possessing a stand-by checklist tends to make a big difference. Consider building a checklist of items you will usually take with you, whatever the nature of the holiday is.
Additionally for frequent vacationers it assists to have specific travel items set aside for travelling only. Have a look at a toiletry case with travel-sized items which comprises of everything, allowing you to just get that case and know you're taken care of. The same would go for first aid or other healthcare supplies.
3. Roll, Don't Fold
An interesting event occurs if you firmly roll clothing instead of folding them. So long as you smooth the garments while you roll them firmly, they are not nearly as susceptible to wrinkling. You may even discover that you can fit far more clothing into your bags this way.
4. Little Things
It's really easy to not remember the little things. Listed below are some ideas for little items that tend to be missed, but which could make or break a holiday.
- Camera
- Antibiotic gel
- Band-Aids
- All prescription drugs (also, be sure you have enough to carry you through your holiday, and check out if/where you are able to refill at your vacation spot)
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- After-bite treatment (along the lines of Cortisone ointment)
- Feminine products
5. What Is Available at Your Travel destination ?
Before you start packing, check out and consider just what will be available at your destination. There could be soap, toothpaste, and towels, for example. There can also be shampoo and conditioner. It will save lots of space if you don't pack the things you don't need!
I hope these tips will help to assist you in your decision in making the correct choice.
