Packing Tips and Tricks

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Your tickets have arrived, you have booked an early morning cab to the airport, your neighbour is going to feed your cat and you have waved a cheery au revoir to your co-workers. Your brain is in `holiday mode` and you cannot wait to relax, take in the sights and sip sangria at sunset! Except, there is one more hurdle you have to cross – packing! Packing is, without doubt, one of the most stressful elements of going on holiday. Whether you are going skiing, camping, trekking, on a business trip, beach holiday, or even a romantic weekend away – packing can be a complete nightmare! What to take, what not to take, getting the suitcase closed, packing too much, fear of packing too little… It is an absolute minefield! However, you too can be a savvy packer if you abide some simple packing tips and tricks! The top packing tip has to be `honesty`. Be honest with yourself about how much stuff you need.

You will not magically lose five pounds and be able to wear that slinky dress that has hung in your wardrobe for five years (unless you get a touch of Delhi Belly!), you do not need four coats, three pairs of stilettos and matching handbags! Approach packing logically, put everything you would like to take out and then try to cut it down by a third (ideally half), then take out a few more things! Remember that some travel wash, or a simple bar of soap and hand-washing means you can re-wear many of your clothing items!

When you have sufficiently cut down on your items, turn your attention to getting them in your bag/suitcase. `Carry ons` and hand-luggage have become contentions issues, but using the smallest bag possible is still the best solution. Pack wisely, use sample toiletry bottles, micro-sized beauty products, stuff socks into shoes to save space and roll your clothes instead of folding! This also can prevent clothes from wrinkling, meaning you can unpack your travel iron! Create a wardrobe of basics that can chop and change to make other outfits – such as zip off cargo pants that can be used as shorts or trousers and lightweight cotton shirts that will do for day/night.

Liaise with friends to make sure you do not duplicate packed items. Remember must have items such as passports, sunscreen (for both winter and summer) insect repellent, after-sun, a money belt (more stylish than a pouch) and a waterproof coat (good for winter and summer). Check ahead with resorts to see if you need to bring your own equipment on sporting holidays, or if you can save space by renting when you get there.

If camping make sure you pack basic first aid kits, torch, map and sterilizing equipment. Check out storage and locker facilities! Know you space requirements if bringing a tent, whether it is a one man lightweight tent or a something larger and snazzier, such as Coleman tents eight berth. Remember, with tents, bigger is better!

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