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10 Hacks for Packing – Easy Travel Tips and Tricks

10 Hacks for Packing - Easy Travel Tips and Tricks

When it comes to traveling, baggage can be the biggest pain. These 10 hacks for packing will help you save space in your luggage, prevent damage to your belongings, and keep your clothes clean and fresh. Try these easy travel tips and tricks to make your next adventure drama-free.

1. Use straws to keep your necklaces from becoming tangled. Run the chain of your jewelry through the straw, securing a the other end.

2. Place a cotton ball or round pad on your powder makeup items to prevent breakage as your baggage gets tossed around.

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3. Turn dress jackets, sports coats, and blazers inside out to prevent wrinkles. Bonus, store your rolled up belt in the collar of dress shirts to keep it from being crushed.

4. Store multiple pieces of small jewelry in a pill or medicine organizer. Bonus, it will help you plan out your week!

5. Slip a fresh dryer sheet in your suitcase to keep clothes smelling fresh and clean.

6. Roll your clothes instead of folding them to take up less space.

7. Put that shower cap your hotel offers you to good use and slip your shoes into it before packing them in with your clothes.

8. Pack those spare plastic grocery bags to separate dirty or wet clothes from the rest of your garments. They weigh next to nothing and can be recycled at most grocery stores.

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9. Use old pencil cases or glass cases to store your gadget’s charging chords and cables to eliminate tangles.

10. Utilize every inch of space. Stuff socks or easily crushed items inside your shoes to save space and keep breakables safe.

Another factor for packing that should get it’s own dedicated post is weight. With airlines charging for “overweight bags,” it’s important to factor the pounds in. Make sure you pack light and leave room and a weight allowance for souvenirs or other travel purchases. If you absolutely must take something heavy with you, store it in your carry on. Shoes, jeans, and bulk items are also great to stuff in your carry on to save those precious pounds.